4/12/2007 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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Asher's Path update: Mrs. Botsford gave the board an update on the Asher's Path construction. The foundation and slabs have been completed and construction of the first floor has started. Mr. Fish has suggested a Friday, June 1 ground-breaking ceremony as it would be sort of a"kick-off"off"for the application process for potential tenants. Local officials are more likely to attend a Friday event.The board agreed with this concept. Mrs. Botsford will keep the board posted. CPA new proposals: Mrs. Botsford stated that she has submitted the three new CPA applications for funding and copies of the proposals were provided to all board members. Mrs. Botsford stated that she has been asked to attend the CPA committee meeting on May 8 to discuss Phase f, which she will do. NEW U SI N ESS: Town land for affordable housing: Mrs. Botsford stated that she has been so bus} with other projects that she hasn't had time to really investigate which properties may be best for the housing authority to try to get from the town for future development. It was suggested that the housing authority-fie i Mr. Stuart Bornstein would still be willing to build a duplex for the housing authority if we had the land to build it on. Mrs. Botsford offered to contact him and report back to the board. Executive Director Contract Renewal: The board discussed a renewal contract for Mrs. Botsford's employment. After a short discussion a motion was made by Mr. Peoples and seconded by Mr. Homeyer to renew Mrs. Botsford"s contract for a period of fire years,with a % increase annually on July 1 each year. A clause should be included in the contract allowing for more of an increase if the budget allows. The motion carried. Mrs. Botsford will send the contract to the chairperson for signature. Adoption of Guidelines for Handling wage Match: Mrs. Botsford provided the board with DHCD's Public Housing Notice 2007-01 and drafted Guidelines for Handling Mage Match Information. After a short discussion a motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Mr. Peoples to adopt the Guidelines for Handling Wage Match Information,The motion carried. Mrs. Botsford will send DHCD a copy of the board's Grote. Ado tion of Revised MRVP Income Limits: Mrs. Botsford provided the board with DHCD's M VP Notice � +° 2007-01 regarding the reprised Income Limits for eligibility and continued occupancy for the M VP. After a review a motion was made by Mr. Peoples and seconded by Mr. Laporte to adopt the remised Income Limits for the MRVP as listed in DH D"s MRVP Notice 2007-1.The motion carried. Mrs. Botsford will send DHCD a copy of the board's vote. On-line Bili Payment: Mrs. Botsford provided the board with information regarding ori-line bill payment through our bank,TD Banff North. The board discussed the benefits ofon-line bili payment and the cost savings we would realize. Mrs. Botsford explained that a detailed warrant would be provided to the board each month for review of all accounts payables. After discission, a motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by Mr. Homeyer to start using on-line bill payment for all accounts payables, including monthly landlord payments.The motion carried. Mrs. Botsford will complete the necessary paperwork with the bank. OTHER USI N ESS: CPA (Community Preservation Act updaLelReport from liaison: Mr. Halpern gave the board a brief update on the CPA committee. co +lMUNICATIO S COFtRE PONDEi cE* None that havent already been discussed. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2007 at S: o PM. A motion was made b Nor. Laporte and seconded by Nor, Homeyer to adjourn. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at : o P.M. Respectfully submitted,