HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-08-07 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING
OF AUGUST 7, 2000
A regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, August 7, 2000
at 7:00 P.M. at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive in the town of Reading,
Massachusetts. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. with the Chair, Mr. Allen, presiding.
Also in attendance were Mr. Kelley, Ms. Connors and Ms.Flammia as well as the Executive Director,
Ms. Plansky.
Minutes
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it was unanimously
VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of July 10, 2000, as
presented.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it Nvas unanimously
VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Annual Meeting of July 10, 2000, aspresente!d.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Fin_
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll/billroll for the period for Accounts Payable Check
#5482 -5536; Payroll Check #2707 -2766; Section 8 Certificate Program #5796-5822; Section 8
Voucher Program #5823 -5872; MRVP — No check; as presented.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Financial Overview ofAuthority
The Board reviewed the year end financial statements for June 2000 prepared by the accountants,
Fenton, Ewald and Associates. A presentation was made by Mr. Allen on the financial impacts forj all
properties and the requested loan from MassBank. Ms. Flammia left the room at this point as there
was a matter regarding MassBank, which is where Ms. Flammia is employed.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve and authorize the Executive Director to sign any and all documentation
necessary for securing a mortgage loan from MassBank in the amount of $65,000 for 401 Gazebo
Circle.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
The Board asked that a letter be sent to MassBank requesting an extension for the mortgage loan until
October 31, 2000.
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82 Linden Street — Com rehensive Permit August 2, 2000. Mr. Greco reported that those
A Conference of Counsels was held on Wednesday, g _ Mr. Christopher
present were: Attorney Cohen and the Town P a for Greco for he Authority. Werner Lohe was
Latham for owner; Mr. MacDonald, a neighbor;
the counsel from DHCD. Mr. Lohe asked that the neighbors get
mber° 2e at 2 PM.
mediating a settlement. The interested parties will hav
In the event that a mediated settlement cannot be negotiated, a f lllf ea majority of the place o factsn October
3rd at Town Hall at 10 AM. Mr. Cohen agreed to a present
75 Pleasant Street
An issue arose with the Building Inspector regarding the e to f con acted the and
own Manager who in Authority
has done on the stairs and front porch. The Building Insp
turn called the Chair and noted his displeasure with the use thatflhe Authority does not pull mg
permit. Mr. Hechenbleikner also stated during that conversation
permits and that the Authrority had not pulled a permit � of the 2 permits Brandle Court and
Mr. Allen contacted the Executive Director who informed a building permit for the stasis and
Pleasant /Wilson Street. The Director apologized for not pulling g P
porch. The 31d floor was an existing room and no new walls were erected.
The Executive Director spoke with Mr. Nelson who has conferred with ite Authority erect a actor an in the
applied for a building permit. The Building Inspector requires that
basement and install hard -wire smoke detectors throughout the building. The use of the 3`d floor will
be allowed. The work will proceed with all haste.
Net Income Limits State Aided Housing Pro rams
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Connors and seconded by Mr. Kelley, it was unanimously
income limits by household size for determining admission to
VOTED: To approve the following 2000:
State -aided housing programs effective September 1,
Boston Area: 1 person $35,150
2 persons 40,150
3 persons 45,200
4 persons 50,200
5 persons 54,200
6 persons 58,250
7 persons 62,250
8 persons 66,250
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Connors and seconded by Mr. Kelley, it was unanimously
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VOTED: To approve the following fair market rents for Continued Occupancy established by DHCD
for the Boston area, effective September 1, 2000:
OBR $669
1 BR 752
2BR 942
3BR 1177
4BR 1382
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
PleaseanOVilson Street — Modular Home
Mr. Nelson presented his work to date. He is still hopeful that we will be able to secure a bid from at
least one of the modular companies. The Board recommended convening in special meeting if a
successful bid was received so that the house could be erected before the end of building season.
Report of Programs
• The window replacements have been completed in all buildings except for the two large windows
in the community room. A punch list will be fmalized and the work should be completed in total
around the first of August. The windows have been primed and painted on the interior on a labor
only basis.
• The Savings Bank in Wakefield donated $1500 to the FSS Revolving loan fund for FSS
participants.
Personnel
The Executive Director submitted a formal letter of resignation effective December 31, 2000.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it was unanimously
K. Plan-sky,
VOTED: To accept with regret the resignation of the Executive Director, Margaret
effective December 31, 2000 and the thanks of the Authority for all the efforts and success over the
past 15 years.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
A sub - committee to search for a new Executive Director was established: Mr. Kelley; Mr. Sweet and
Ms. Plansky. Guidelines and the new salary scheduled will be obtained from DHCD.
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Kelley and seconded by Ms. Connors, it was unanimously
VOTED: To appoint and authorize the Search Committee for the new Executive Director to bake
any and all action necessary for the hiring of a new Executive Director per DHCD guidelines.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
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Board Schedule
SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. is the next regular Board meeting unless there is a need to call a
special meeting due to the modular home.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Margar . Plansky, Secretary
and Executive Director