1993-12-27 Reading Housing Authority Minutes

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READING HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of the Meeting of December 27, 1993 A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, December 27, 1993 at 7:30 P.M. at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive in th Townof Reading, Massachusetts. The meeting was called to orde by the Chairman, Mr. McIsaac. Those members present and formi g a quorum were: Mr. Sweet, Mr. Allen and Mr. Reynolds. The Ex cutive Director, Ms. Plansky, and the Authority's attorney, Mr. Greco, were also in attendance. Finances Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll /billroll for the period from Check #1288 -1301 inclusive. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Insurance - 173 -177 Main Street Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve the acquisition for BOP policy for the newl: acquired property at 173 - 175 -177 Main Street, with a deductible of $500 and limits of $1M each occurence; $1M aggregate; $5000 medical any 1 person at a cost of $1118.00 per year. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Pearl Street School Reuse Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. Allen, it was unanimously VOTED: To send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating the position of the Authority that according to the Town's Zoning By -laws, 10% of units at Pearl Street must be set -aside for low- income households in a manner satisfactory to the RHA; to include a financial analysis comparing 20% for GAFC low- income vs. 10% (7 units) for GAFC and 10% (6 units) for tenant -based Section 8; stating that the RHA proposal would insure access to Readin residents who would not otherwise qualify. The letter should gi also contain some suggestions for additional help from the Town, e.g. - continuation of Meals on Wheels for qualified residents; entertainment from local groups; assistance from the Hospital Trust Fund for ambulances, etc. This letter should also request a meeting with the Board of Selectmen at the next available me tin in order to discuss this matter further.