03/18/2021 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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Meizinger asked whether the board will have an opportunity to speak with Mr. Leco to ensure his firm is able to meet the board's needs. Ms. Allen stated she will contact Mr. Leco to discuss the matter further. Mr. Leco joined the meeting (5:16 PM). Ms. Allen informed him the meeting was being recorded. She stated the board decided to accept D&V/Mainsail Associates' proposal. Mr. Leco thanked the board, noting he will immediately start working on the ad. Ile asked for information about the management agreements that currently in place between Mashpee and the Brewster, Mattapoisett and Carver authorities as well as the number of units maintained by each agency. After a brief discussion, Mrs. Campos stated she will forward to Mr. Leco the advertisement that ran when she applied for the position. Mr. Leco welcomed the board's input during this process. Ile stated he will forward the final draft to Mary Farrell and the board for their approval. Mr. Leco discussed where the advertisement will be placed. A brief discussion transpired regarding whether the board would be willing to entertain the possibility of entering into a management agreement with a larger agency to assume the entire portfolio rather than hiring an executive director. Ms. Allen mentioned the position will require Tax Credit experience. A brief discussion transpired regarding the screening an interviewing process. Mr. Leco discussed the requirement that a Mashpee tenant be involved in the selection process. He stated that the tenant would not vote on the final candidate but would provide input during the selection process. Ms. Allen asked whether it would be acceptable to have Ms. Meizinger and one board member from Mattapoisett and Brewster be a part of the selection process. Mr. Lecco stated that would be acceptable along with another tenant to comprise a 5-person selection committee. Mrs. Campos stated she will assist with finding another tenant to participate. He said the selection process does not have to be held during an open meeting; however, the final. interviews will have to be held in Open Session with the entire board. c. Advertising Placement- Mr. Leco discussed where the advertisements will be placed. d. Deadline for Submittals---A brief discussion transpired regarding the deadline for submissions. Mr. Leco reminded the members that most candidates will need to give their current employer at least two weeks termination notice. Mr. Leco mentioned the possibility of finding an interim director until a final candidate has been chosen. Ms. Meizinger opened a brief discussion regarding the budget that will be needed for ad placement. Ms. Allen thanked Mr. Leco for attending. Mr. Shackett reiterated the urgency in addressing the matter. 4. Old Business: None. 5. New Business: None.