6/12/2008 HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes

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i I ,. housing authority for taking over. They will. be reviewing all housing authority properties, as well as all of our policies and procedures. Mr. Fish asked Ms. Botsford to let him know if there were any other concerns in the future. Mr. Harsch asked if there were any thoughts on how to address energy concerns, as fuel prices are going up so much, so quickly. A short discussed ensued regarding the possibility of solar panels being used on the building. Ms. Fish-crane stated that there are grants available for such things and we will look into it. The Chairperson then asked if there was any public comment. Sister Barbara Sullivan was recognized and reported that about 26 residents met last evening and are forming a tenant organization. They elected officers and are working on finalizing by-laws. She stated that the goal of the association will be to assist other residents and work together with Leila. Sister Sullivan stated that there was some concern that there were no automatic door openers on the entrance doors to the building and that the doom for the trash and laundry rooms were hard to beep open when you are in a wheelchair. Nis. Botsford stated that quotes had been gathered to see what the cost would be to add automatic doom to the front and side entrances to the building. Ms. Fish-Crane and Ms. Botsford will work together to get these concerns addressed. Mr. McLaughlin stated that he though the temperatures in the hall ways way very hot. This week, when temperatures were in the 90s outside, it was at least that in the hallway upstairs. Vincent Gault confirmed that the venting in the common areas is simply an air exchange venting system, not central air conditioning. Il~it is hot outside, it will be hot air that is circulating. SECRETARY'S REPORT: Minutes for the regular meeting held on April 28,. 2008 were presented. A motion was made by [+fir. Laporte and seconded by Ms. Allen to accept the minutes as printed. The motion was adopted. TREASURER" REPORT: Budget to Actualand,Narrative: Ms. Botsford provided a treasurer's report including the bank account report and the Budget to Actual Report, prepared by the fee-accountant, which represents through the eleventh month of the fiscal year. She reviewed the budget to actual and provided an explanation for variances. Accou nts Payables: Ms. Botsford presented the warrants for the 4001 account, MRVP account, and Section 8 account were presented to the board for review and signatures. For April 29, 2008 through .dune 12, 2008, Accounts payables were: $42,796-98 for 4081, $12,172.00 for Section 8,, and $41,565.00 for MRVP. Ment Delinquencies: We had all rents paid-in full at Honneyer Village and Breezy Ages. The one resident at her's Path that is being evicted did not pay rent. A motion was made by Ms. Allen and seconded by Mfr. Laporte to accept the treasurer's report as presented. The motion was adopted. The chairperson thea went back to old Business. OLD BUSINESS: Town lard for affordabig housin . It was mentioned that Ids. Garron had been handling this item. After a brief discussion, it was decided that Mr. Halpern and fps. Alien will look into this item and report back. t _