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Mr. Halpern asked Ms. Gunn why she didn't tell the MHA that she had a job. Ms. Gunn responded that <br />she thought she would get caught up with some bills first. <br />Mr. Laporte confirmed with Mrs. Botsford the time line of when she started working (August 2014) to <br />when she reported it in February 2015. During this time, Ms. Gunn had filled out documents with the <br />MHA (in December 2014) indicating that she had no income from any source. <br />Attorney Wibby asked Ms. Gunn to share what she is doing now for work. Ms. Gunn responded that she <br />was a CNA working in a senior assisted living facility in Hyannis. <br />Mr. Laporte asked Ms. Gunn if she intended to repay the housing authority her debt and Ms. Gunn <br />responded that she was more than happy to repay, regardless of the decision tonight. <br />Mr. Halpern asked Ms. Gunn if she receives child support. Ms. Gunn responded that she doesn't receive it <br />from either father. A discussion ensued with Ms. Gunn, Mr. Laporte, Ms. Allen and Mrs. Botsford <br />regarding different services available to get a child support order, child care assistance, etc. Mr. Laporte <br />provided Ms. Gunn with the information on how to get started in the Probate Court. Mrs. Botsford <br />suggested trying to get an advocate, maybe from the Wampanoag Tribe, to assist her if she is <br />overwhelmed. <br />Mr. Laporte then asked if there were any closing remarks from either side. Ms. Gunn started and stated <br />that she hoped her voucher would be reinstated. She is sorry for the mistake she made. She stated that <br />she knows she may seem like a bad person, but she can't take it back. <br />Mr. Laporte stated that he believes he speaks for all present when he says that no one thinks she is a bad <br />person, but she made a bad decision. <br />Attorney Wibby stated that she thought it was important to know that the Grievance Officer hear all the <br />history and still decided to give Ms. Gunn an opportunity to make things right. We disagree with the <br />dates and had Ms. Gunn not been in the hospital she would have come in immediately. <br />Mrs. Botsford stated that decisions like this are difficult, but she felt that she had given Ms. Gunn ample <br />time to do the right thing. Her assistance had been terminated on three separate occasions in a short <br />period of time, and each time Ms. Gunn had excuses on why she didn't follow her responsibilities on the <br />program. Mrs. Botsford stated that she wrote the letter to Ms. Gunn on June 2 and mailed it herself that <br />day. Ms. Gunn's own statement was that she received it, yet she didn't even call the office. In fact, she <br />knew there was a decision coming at any time from the Grievance Officer and she never contacted the <br />office to find out about it. Mrs. Botsford again stated that she knew it was a difficult decision for the <br />board, and she would respect whatever they decide. <br />Mr. Laporte stated that it seemed like the timing of everything was at the crux of the issue and proceeded <br />to take a roll call vote. He stated that an Aye would mean that the board would reinstate Ms. <br />Gunn's assistance and a Nay would mean that her assistance would not be reinstated. <br />Mr. Halpern: Nay <br />Mr. Shackett: Nay <br />Ms. Allen: Nay <br />Mr. Laporte: Nay <br />Mr. Laporte stated that the decision was unanimous and that a written one would be issued <br />within forty-five days. He thanked Ms. Gunn and Attorney Wibby for coming in. Mr. Laporte called a <br />five minute break from the meeting at 7:33 PM. <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />