7/8/1999 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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4 Mrs. Botsford reported that she has finished up the waiting list update to purge the lists which resulting in the removal of approximately 100 names. A current update on the status of the waiting lists will be presented at next months meeting. Mrs. Botsford reported that the request to DHCD for permission to close the two bedroom waiting list has been granted effective July 1 . Notices have been sent to the newspapers and to all local social service agencies, The FY 2000 Budget Guidelines have been issued and the fee accountant will be meeting with Mrs. Botsford to draw up next gears budget for presentation at the next board meeting. ldar�n , ,.Road- Mrs. Botsford reported that the new presidents have roved into the vacant unit and all is going well. We had a contest for the children at the development to pick a name for the development i.e. this one is Home er Village). The Gap donated a gift certificate which went to the winner. The winning name is `Breezy Acres". Mrs. Botsford reported that i July and August, the housing authority t1 be�orcentratir on some much needed exterior work at the development, Mrs. Botsford reported that we have 2 AHVP vouchers, 24 MP Mobile, 29 Project used. Vouchers, 18 Section 8 Certificates, and 8 Section 8 Vouchers lea d in Ma hpee. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Presentation hv TAP Consultant ffechnical Assistance Pr a Ms.Younger announced that this item was tabled until the end of the meeting. Buftet Rre aration: Mrs. Botsford stated that with the budget guidelines in, she and the Fee Accountant would be meeting and preparing the proposed budget which will be presented at the next board meeting for approval. Mrs. Botsford stated that she mill meet with residents to get their input. Mrs. Botsford stated that she would like some input from the Board, as well. A short discussion ensued and it was agreed that the landscaping at the 705 development should be a priority. The replacement of broken refrigerators and/or stoves would need to be budgeted as well, cline to their age. A short discussion ensued regarding the fact that the town has not responded to the director's request for implementation of the tom's responsibility to remove snow from MBIA developments. It was decided that Mrs. Botsford should contact the Selectmen to get clarification on the town conducting snow removal this coming Winter. Mrs. Botsford stated that there is still the outstanding need to fund the Paring lot extension. OTHER BUSINESS. None COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE: