8/1/2007 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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TREASURER" REPORT: Budget to Actual and Narrative: Mrs. Botsford provided a treasurer's report including the bank account ,i report and the Budget to Actual Report, prepared by the fee-accountant, which represents through the he fiscal ear, h n explanation for third month oft y reviewed the budget to actual and provided a o variances. Mrs. Botsford stated that Peabody Properties will be sending a check within the next week or so to reimburse for their portion of Vincent's salary but, since they don't reimburse until about 4-6 weeks after the actual expense, this line-item will always lag behind. Accounts Parables Mrs. Botsford presented the warrants for the 4001 account, M} VP account, and Section B account were presented to the board for review and signatures. Accounts payables were: $ 589.9 for4001, $8,687.00 for Section B, and 9,97. 0 for MP for the period September 1 through October 11, 2007, Dent Delinquencies: Mrs. Botsford stated that all rents are paid in full at Homeyer linage. Two residents at Breezy Acres are not paid in full, but should be by next week. We are at 100% occupancy at Breezy Acres, but have a vacant unit at Horneyer Village due to a death. The flooring in the unit needs to be replaced. Mrs. Basford is in the process of selecting the next tenant. A motion was made by Mr. Laporte and seconded by FIs. Garron to accept the treasurer's report as presented. The motion was adopted. It was noted that there was a typing error on the Bark Account Report for Asher's Path. The ending balance should read $ ,00 . o. Mrs, Botsford will check into options for accounts for Asher's Path, so that we are getting the most interest. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mrs. Botsford remarked that she had mailed her reports to the board for the months of July, August, and September and it is attached to these minutes as Attachment A. Mrs. Botsford provided an additional brief written report, which was discussed. The report was as follows: • The new septic system at Breezy Acres is now being installed. Mrs, Botsford Mated that she had a conversation today with DHCD regarding the expansion of Breezy Acres. It looks like DHCD will be approving funding to be combined with the CPA funds to build two two- bedroom units a duplex) and four-five SFO (Single Room occupancy) units for special needs. A letter should be forthcoming. Mrs. Botsford will keep the board informed. Mr. Harsch asked if Mrs. Botsford had information on the statistics at Asher"s Path, i.e. how many people that moved in where from Mashpee. Mrs. Botsford stated that she did not hare-any statistics, but would request this-information from Peabody Properties. She did know that, as of today, there were only two units left to rent, Mr. Harsch asked whether there would be a ribbon-cutting or dedication ceremony. Mrs. Botsford stated that she has not heard anything about this from Peabody Properties. Mrs. Botsford will contact her and ask about this as well as statistics. Mr. Harsch asked that the Town Land available for affordable housing be placed on the agenda for next month. OLD BUSINESS: none NEW BUSINESS: Ado tion of Section 8 Fair Market Keats and Utility Allowances: Mrs. Botsford provided the board with the HUD issued Fair Market Rents and the new Utility Allowance Schedules. After a brief discussion a motion was made by Nor. Laporte and seconded by Ms. Carron to adopt the Fair Market Rents at 110 and the[utility Allowance Schedules as presented. The notion carried. Mrs. Botsford stated that she would be sure that all residents were provided with a copy of the new handbook. _ _ i