3/11/1999 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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Mrs. Botsford reported that we have 3 AHVP vouchers, 25 MRVP Mobile, 28 Project Based Vouchers, 18 Section 8 Certificates, and 9 Section 8 Vouchers leased in Mashpee. Hor Byer Village Resident Association: None Old Business: None NEW BUSINESS: Update to Grievance Procedure Polio : Mrs. Botsford explained that the new regulations change the grievance procedure. Mrs. Botsford developed the new policy using all of the requirements of the regulations and also integrated the "definitions' section of the old policy. After a short discussion about charging a fee for copying, a motion was-rade by Mrs. Mills and seconded by IVs. Finton to adopt the new Grievance Procedure Policy which includes a charge of ten cents per.page for-copying. The motion was adopted. Contract Renewal of Executive Director: Mrs. Botsford stated that since drafting the agenda for the meeting, the housing authority received a letter from DHCD along with her employment contract, which was accepted. Mrs. Botsford read the letter and explained that DHCD made the contract effective forFebruary 17, 1.999 and therefore her contact would not be-up for renewal until net February, 2000. Mrs. Botsford requested that the hoard consider an employee benefit in lieu of the health insurance benefit she is not taking advantage of which is saving the housing authority approximately $5,501.890 per year. The benefit requested would = r be to approve employee reimbursement of dental, health or mental health expenses not being covered by her HMO. After much discussion it was recommended that more information be provided to the board on the subject. OTHER BUSINESS: None co NICD TIONS co ESPOI DEI cE: Mrs. Botsford reported that besides the correspondence regarding her contract renewal, the only other communication received was from DHCD advising the authority that the two CAIS we applied.for to extend parking lot and replace old appliances would not be funded.. Mrs. Botsford mentioned that the reservations for the NAHRO Spring Conference at the Sea Crest needed to be rade soon. Ms. `lounger stated that she wished to attend the Monday session, including lunch and dinner. Mrs. Botsford stated that other board members interested in attending may contact her before the nett meeting, so that their registration can be included in the check which will be generated for the net meeting. Mr. Peoples stated that he had a conflict for the nett meeting and requested that the meeting time be changed to 4:30 PM. Mrs. Botsford stated that she would be sure to notify Town Hall of the change in meeting time.