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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-06-05 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2000 A regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, June 5, 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 Mr. Sweet, the Chair, presiding. Also in attendance were Mr. Allen, Ms. Connors and Ms. Galvin as well as the Executive Director Ms. Plansky. Ms. Flammia arrived shortly after the meeting began. Mr. Greco, the Authority's attorney also arrived later in the meeting for the discussion relative to Executive Session along wit] Mr. Favaloro, Mr. Bernardi, Mr. Breskin and Mr. Dolan from Marriott Cooperation. Minutes Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was unanimously VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of May 9, 2000, as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was unanimously VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of May 9, 2000, as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was unanimously VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of 1\ 18, 2000, as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Finan Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll/billroll for the period for Accounts Payabl Check #5359 -5405; Payroll Check #2620 -2663 AND 5366 -5368 (payroll check order cam in late); Section 8 Certificate Program #5638 -5668; Section 8 Voucher Program #5669,,- 5717; MRVP - #583; as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Page 2 Minutes 6/5/2000 New Account — Pleasant/Wilson Street Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the depository cards for a new account at the Reading Cooperative Bank for the Pleasant/Wilson Street property and to deposit the $25,000 check which is the forward loan amount on the construction loan from Reading Cooperative Bank. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. The Executive Director reported that Mr. Nelson extended the return date of the bid deadline date for the assembled modular home from May 19`x' until June 16, 2000. Hopefully, there will be 2 companies that will submit a price. Financial Overview ofAuthority The Board reviewed the financial statements for April 2000 prepared by the accountants, Fenton, Ewald and Associates. 82 Linden Street — Comprehensive Permit The Zoning Board of Appeals rendered a decision denying a Comprehensive Permit to the Reading Housing Authority to operate 6 units at 82 Linden Street. This decision is directly opposed to the decision rendered last year by the ZBA to a private owner for the same use. Mr. Lamond of Latham & Latham informed the Board and subsequently sent a decision by the presiding judge for the Linden Street appeal case which denied the neighbors request for summary judgment. The judge's ruling states that there seemed to be sufficient notice given to neighbors and that the case could proceed. 75 Pleasant Street One unit has been leased; the other unit will be put in the schedule and should be completed before July 31 ". Executive Session for the purpose of discussing real estate matters and to return to Regular session at close of Executive Session Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was VOTED: To adjourn to Executive Session at 7:50 P.M. to discuss matters relative to real estate and to return to regular session at the close of Executive Session on the following roll call vote: Mr. Allen — aye Ms. Galvin — aye Ms. Connors — aye Mr. Kelley — aye Page 3 Minutes 6/5/2000 The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Return to Regular Session at 10:25 P.M. Section 8 Wait List Opening — Anneal The Agreement for next Section 8 wait list opening was signed by the Chairman and returned to Mass. Law Reform. This should end the complaint under Mass. Commission Against Discrimination as well as HUD's Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Office. Report of Programs • The window replacements have been completed in 7 of the 11 buildings. We are contracting with a local painter to prime and paint the interiors on a labor only basis for under $10,000 as the contractor doing the windows came in with a $35,000 bid. • The tenant we had for the vacancy at the Summer Avenue family housing for June 1St backed out and would not sign the lease. We have another tenant who will lease up by July is, Bard Schedule BID OPENING for Pleasant/Wilson Street— June 16, 2000 COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT — Board plans to appeal when decision is filed by ZBA. SELECTMEN APPOINTMENT TO RHA — Support letter for Karen Flammia sent to Selectmen NEXT BOARD MEETING — JULY 10, 2000 The Board adjourned at 10:45 P.M. to reconvene at the Senior Center on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 for an all Board meeting with the Selectmen, Zoning Board of Appeals, Community Planning and Development and support staff. At 7,30 P.M. Mr. Sweet, Mr. Allen and Mr. Kelley convened at the Senior Center, 67 Pleasant Street in Reading to discuss with the other Boards the impact of Executive Order #418 for future developments, economic growth and affordable housing in the community. The information prepared by the Authority regarding "affordable" housing was distributed tol the members of the other boards. Mr. Allen reviewed the information he prepared regarding'' the requirement that 10% of all the housing units within a town should be "affordable ". Mr. Allen noted that there would have to be many different means that would have to be used to meet the 10% requirement. The Town Planner, Ms. Krieg, outlined the requirements for the town regarding compliance with the Executive Order. Ms. Krieg noted that current funds for downtown development, building programs, etc. could be negatively impacted if the town did not comply with the mandates under EO 418. Page 4 Minutes 6/5/2000 Ms. Krieg also addressed the issue of how the town would meet the 10% requirement for affordable housing for the town. It was felt that this would have to be done by many means: new construction, on -site linkage units and conversion of market units to permanently affordable housing stock. Questions regarding the type and number of housing that the Authority had pursued and was pursuing were discussed. The issue was raised that the State allows all units in a project that are developed under certain program to be counted even though a percentage (25 -30 %) of the units were actually "affordable". It was telt that this type ot counting provided a false impression as to the number of a community's affordable housing stock as that number may include the market rate units for certain programs. The Town Manager thanked everyone for attending and felt that the meeting was important to all of the Boards as it provided a common view of the issues and a unified approach to attaining the goals of EO 418. Ms. Krieg noted that the Town would apply for funding which is available to the community and this would give direction to the staff for the Town's Master Plan. There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret K. Plansky, Secretary and Executive Director