10/9/1997 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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r Due to the fact that the housing authority cannot apply for funding, Mrs. Mills suggested that goal be changed and requested that the Executive Director create and implement action plan t provide affordable housing for seniors and families of Mashpe . Ms. Rudd indicated that the Executive Director cannot do this alone given all the other adr6nistrative responsibilities of the position and that there needs to be a working board to help assist. The Board would like to invite Jinn Peters, Director of the Tribal Council to sit and meet with the Board and get an idea as to how the Mashpee Dousing Authority can assist the Tribal Council in their endeavors to apply for Indian housing monies. Ifs. Frnno will try to arrange a meeting with Mr. Peters and/or members of the Tribal Council. The Board was reminded that Ms. Reed is currently in the second year of a two year Contract and therefore, the issue of contract was not addressed at this time. Subsequent to further discussion surrounding the area of affordable housing and resources for same Motion was made by Ms. F rmino and seconded by Ms. Younger to accept the Performance Flan as presented. The motion was adopted. Executive Director's Report: Ms. heed reported on the following: The Mashpe Housing Authority held a birthday party for one of the residents of Senior housing who turned 93 on 9/16/97. Representative Torn Chir presented her With a Citation from the House ofRepresentatives; Ms. Rudd was present representing the Board,Lynn Waterman represented the Senior Center and all residents attended. Attended the Section 8 lean McKay workshop which dealt with the 3rd conforming rule regarding the Section 8 program and the many changes anticipated. Also attend the FRJD sponsored MTS workshop which also dealt with Section 8 and transmitting information on Section 8 participants to HUD electronically. Ms. Reed attended these workshops so that.the Mashpee Housing Authority can be kept abreast of changes and be consistent with procedures of issuing authorities since we host 23 CertificatesNouhers from 13 various authorities throughout Massachusetts. Attended SMEDA meeting which focused on the PH ST file program. The PHAST file is program set up by Computers Works, which acts as the holder of data and allows housing authorities to talk to each other regarding applicants for pudic housing. This is an excellent tool to assist housing authorities in screening applicants. Further discussion of PEIAST file was tabled.until more information is obtained with regard to cost. Attended a workshop conducted by Pat Grace relative to the proposed changes in regulations. November 131, 1997 will be a hearing on the final draft which seeks to combine several regulations into one. Tery B aril's resignation has advised that her resignation will be effective 11-2 -9'7. Ms. heed