HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-06-07 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING June 7 2004
A regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, June 7, 2004 at 7:00
P.M at the office of the Reading Housing Authority the town of Reading, Mass. The meeting was called
to order at 7:10 P.M. with the Chair, Mary Connors, presiding. Those members present and forming 4
quorum were Tim Kelley, Karen L. Flammia and John Coote as well as the Secretary/Executive Director,
Lyn Whyte.
Minutes Move Tim Second John Vote 4 -0
02 -163 VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of May 10,2004,
as presented.
Finances Move Tim Second Karen Vote 4 -0
02 -164 VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll/billroll for the period for Accounts Payable Check
#8513 -8566, Payroll Check Summary as presented for May, 2004 ; Section 8 Voucher Program, 9 94-
9687, as presented.
Real Estate Matter:
- 75 Pleasant Street: Discussions continued on the development process for 75 Pleasant St. D CD
will be working with the agency to put out RFS (request for services). Civil engineers and architect is
the next step. RHA board concurred that we want to own the parking spaces associated with the
property and are willing to work out maintenance agreement with Town relative to the upkeep of lot.
Request by neighbor to purchase a slice of property will not be considered until a later date. John
Coote and Executive Director will represent RHA at any and all meetings involving Reading BOIS or
design review teams during development stages. RHA estimates the construction to begin in Spring
2005.
Personnel Matters.
- None
Report of Programs:
- Vacancy Report- As per report, one elderly unit vacant due to death of tenant. Unit leased mid May.
Two family units in 705 development vacant. One unit in need of complete rehab. Process undem ay to
lease up.
Sec 8 Report- No report provided
- FSS Report — No report provided..
- Resident Service Coordinator- Jackie Lydon from CPN coordinates newsletter and social evens for
seniors at Tannerville. CPN continues as advocates by working with ED.
New Business:
FY05 Budget Preparation underway. No budget guidelines are available. Discussions ensued re arding
in Oakland/Waverly property. Provisions will be entered into 05 budget to address the exterior of
upgrading Y P
those particular buildings. Paint vs. siding will be the discussed at a later date. RHA will continue with
their 4 year plan to upgrade the baseboard heat and thermostats in the senior development. It was agreed
upon by the board to replace the 96 GMC Jimmy with a similar vehicle through a purchase rather than a
lease. This item will be in the 05 Budget. Upon soliciting quotes for this type of vehicle, Lawless Jeep
presented a proposal for a 4D, 4WD SUV for $23,534. This was the lowest price we received for
comparative trucks.
FYE 6/03 Audit Final Copy was provided for Board for their review. This final copy was subm tted by
RHA to the federal clearinghouse upon receipt from Comm. Of Mass. Auditors. There is one year left on
To elect officers for upcoming year Move Tim Second Karen Vote 5 -0
02 -177 VOTED: To elect the following slate of officers for the upcoming year:
Chairman — John Coote
Vice- Chairman — Karen L. Flammia
Treasurer — Diane Cohen
Asst. Treasurer - Timothy J. Kelley
Member - Mary Connors
Secretary Lyn Whyte returned floor control to newly elected Chair, John Coote at 9:03pm.
Board Schedule
September 2004 BOARD MEETING: 09/13/2004 @ 7 PM
02 -178 TO ADJOURN: 9:00 PM. Move Tim Second Mary Vote 5 -0
Resp c ^lly submitted,
Lvn E. Whyte, Secretary & Executive Director