6/12/1997 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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Communication from Habitat for Humanity--this Board agreed to support and endorse activity of Habitat, which may include petitioning the Town at the October Town.Meeting t -transfer land to the Housing Authority and the Authority transferring same to Habitat for.Humanity. Ms.. ermino suggested we approached the Town with regard to unknown.owners property on the tax roll and explore the possibility of obtaining some of that property. Letter from Shawme Heights requesting endorsement of their application to HUD for Section 242 Supportive Housing for the Elderly. The Board agreed-to submit a letter of endorsement and suggest that units be set aside-for Mashpee residents. The Director will be required to appear as beeper of the records for the ongoing litigation--Johnson vs. Mashpce Housing Authority. This case will probably be beard on July 1 , 1997. TENANT'S ASSOCIATION: Cheryl Burke introduced the newly elected officers of the Tenan-Vs Association and advised the.Board that they look forward to working with the Director and the Board of Commissioners. OTHER BUSINESS: Mrs.Miiis reported that she has been in contact with Barbara Boro who advised her that she.has been in contact with two agencies who may be interested in working with DNM and the Housing Authority to work on the 689 development. Its.Boro will be leaving DNM and the individual replacing her will b contacted in an effort to get the application completed and forwarded to DISCI . Executive.director's Evaluation—Ms.Rudd and Mx. Peopleas will be meeting with Ms. Reed to begin the evaluation process. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The floor was open for nomination of officers. A motion was made by Ms.Mills and seconded by Ms. Younger nominating Karen Rudd for the office of Cbairperson. The motion carried. motion was made by Ms. Rudd and seconded by Ms.Younger nominating Constance Mills for the office of Vice- hai.rperson. The motion carried. A motion was made by Ms..Rudd and seconded by Ms. Younger nominating Stu Peoples for the office of Treasurer. The motion carried. motion was made by Mrs.Mills and seconded by Ms.Rudd nominating Marie Younger for the office of Assistant Treasurer. The motion errld. motion was made by Ms.Mills and seconded by Ifs.Rudd directing the Secretary to cast a imanirnous ballot for the slate officers as nominated. The motion carried. Congratulations were extended to the new officers. M . Rudd suggested that new Board members not sign checks for a couple of months until they familiarize themselves with activities of the Authority. Ms.Rudd suggested Board members to think about change of meeting tirne and provide feedback at the next:meeting. Next meeting will be held Thursday, July 10, 1997. There being no farther business to come before this Board, a motion was niade by.M . Younger and seconded by Ms.Mills to adjoin. The motion earned.