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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025_12_01 Housing Authority Minutes MINUTES Housing Authority Meeting Monday, December 1, 2025 Conference Room C, Ground Floor of Town Center 7:00 PM PRESENT: Joseph Mileto, Board Member Christie Philbrick-Wheaton, Board Member Meg Deshpande, Board Member Melissa Kaplan-Macey, Board Member OTHERS PRESENT: Margaret C. Delohery, Secretary to the Housing Authority Johnathan Di Bari, Dibbini &Assoc. Stephen V.Altieri, Housing Authority Consultant,via Zoom Michael Padernacht, Midas Management 7:00 PM The Housing Authority Regular Meeting 1. Call to order Chair Mileto started the meeting at 7:02pm. Approval of Minutes 1. Report of Minutes from the November 3, 2025 Housing Authority Meeting Moved by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton, seconded by Board Member Deshpande Resolved, that the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority does hereby approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. Carried Business Agenda 1. Report of Midas Property Management Mr. Padernacht reviewed the proposed budget with the Housing Authority, especially the increases to the line items. Mr. Padernacht factored in a 2% increase to rent and 5 vacancies for the proposed 2026 budget. He was able to come in under budget for the Housing Authority in 2025, which he was commended for. Mr. Padernacht then reviewed some of the changes in the 2026 budget with the Housing Authority. He explained that some costs were incurred in 2024 that were not incurred in 2025. Insurance has not changed, the construction bond changed due to the maturity of the bond, and the contingency line item is there as a buffer. Mr. Altieri commented that any budget line item, which is over budget, would have money from the contingency line cover the extra costs. The Capital Expenditures line item is in the negative, but Mr. Padernacht will put money into that line item from the capital bond account. Utilities has been running high this year because of the vacancies. Carpeting was increased because of the refurbishment of apartments. Mr. Padernacht confirmed the total 2026 budget of 1,051,027. Late fees were discussed between the Housing Authority, Mr. Padernacht, and Mr. Di Bari. Ms. Philbrick-Wheaton and Mr. Padernacht discussed flooring options for the apartments. The Housing Authority discussed how happy they are with Brandon. Mr. Padernacht discussed how much help he was with the boiler system. Moved by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton, seconded by Board Member Page 1 of 2 Housing Authority December 1, 2025 Deshpande Resolved, that the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority does hereby adopt the 2026 budget of$1,051,027, and, Be it further, Resolved, that the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority does hereby approve the 2% rent rate increase. Carried 2. Review of Proposed 2026 THMA Budget This item was discussed above. 3. Update on Hommocks Apt. Rentals Mr. Altieri and Mr. Padernacht discussed the vacancies with the Housing Authority. Currently, there are four vacancies. Mr. Altieri mentioned he spoke with Chance Mullen from the Housing Action Council. Mr. Mullen had mentioned the Housing Action Council has a marketing platform now. Mr. Altieri would like to use the platform to market the Hommocks Apartments. Mr. Altieri then said he will reach out the Volunteer Fire Fighters, schools, and local government about the vacancies. 4. Update on Energy Study Mr. Altieri reviewed the NYSERDA process with the Housing Authority. NYSERDA has preliminarily approved the project but has two requests. One is for the Town to approve the project and for the Town to approve Mr. Altieri as a representative of the Housing Authority. NYSERDA was responding positively to the project. The Town stated they would like to know how the study would effect the Town. Mr. Altieri said he told them the project would not, unless the Housing Authority needs to bond. Bright Power said they will need 8- 10 weeks to complete the study, once it's approved. NYSERDA may contribute money to replace the heating system. 5. Other Business Chair Mileto discussed a possible tenant meeting for January 7th. The meeting would take place in the Ice Rink Community Room. 6. Request for Executive Session Moved by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton, seconded by Board Member Kaplan- Macey Resolved, that the Mamaroneck Housing Authority agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. Carried 7. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:17pm. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting -January 5, 2026 Page 2 of 2