11/13/1997 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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r Old Business: The Director advised that to date we have not received the written report of the Auditor. Ibis. Fermino advised that she has spoken with the Tribal Council regarding a joint nie ting. They suggested that we have a-brainstorming session with members of the Council and members of the Board--separate from a Board meeting. The Board agreed that this would be very good and suggested we set a date after the holidays--sometime in January, 1998. New Business: The Fee Accountants Contract was reviewed,, a motion was made by Mrs. Mills and seconded by Mr. Peoples to approve the contract between the l l shpee Housing Authority and Toni Joy, Fee Accountant. The motion carried. NIRvP Annual Contributions Contract for Mobility , Protect Based and Alternative Housing 2 . There is a difference in numbers on the contract for Project Based and Alternative Housing and Ms. feed will contact Charlie vasiliades regarding same. M . Rudd also questioned as to whether or not these differences result with return of monies from MRVP program. Ms. Reed is to check with Torn .toy. A motion was made by Mr. Peoples to approve the ACS' Contracts for MRVP Mobility, Project Based and Alternative Dousing programs. The motion carried. Legal Pilot Buy In Program--Ms. Reed advised that the buy in contribution has been increased from $200 to $225. This program is strictly voluntary. The monies are utilized to cover such items as office supplies, bar dues, travel expenses, etc. The Leal Pilot Attorney provides free legal services to smaller housing authorities with regard to evictions and provides workshops relative to regulations, new laves, etc. A motion was made by Mrs. Mills and seconded by Ms. Younger to continue participation in the regal Pilot Buy In Program and authorized payment of$225.00. The motion was adopted. Executive Director's Report: FIs. Reed reported that she attended the Domestic violence Roundtable meeting held at the Falmouth Hospital. Hospital staff`gave an excellent insight as to hove they became involved with domestic violence. The workshop was very well attended with representatives from the housing industry, health care providers, police departments, and other agencies that deal with domestic violence. Where were two domestic violence survivors who shared their experiences. .This luncheon was an ongoing attempt to keep the Domestic violence Roundtable viable and to focus on fund raising, etc. F air winds Celebration--extremely well attended by providers and consumers. Bob Murray and staff`, Torn Cahir and the Department of Mental Health Area Director were presented with Certificates of Appreciation. Also, special recognition were given to Marlene Hoey, Karen Rudd and Carolyn Reed.