HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-01 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING, March 1, 2004
A regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, March 1, 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 a quoru
were Karen Flammia, Tim Kelley, Don Allen, and John Coote as well as the Secretary/Executive Director,
Lyn Whyte. Guests included Historical Commission Members, Virginia Adams and Mrs. Sullivan
Minutes Move Don Second Tim Vote 5 -0
02 -148 VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of Febrt
2, 2004, as presented.
Finances Move Don Second Tim Vote 5-0
02 -149 VOTED: To approve and sign the checkrollfbillroll for the period for Accounts f
Check #8285 -8329 Payroll Summary as presented for February, 2004. Section 8 V
Program, 9309 -9405, as presented.
Support land swap Move Tim Second Don Vote 5-0
02 -150 VOTED: To approve the submission of Article 17 as written and to be included on the T N
of Reading Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting.
Net Income Limits — State -aided Housing Programs Move Don Second Tim Vote ,5
02 -151 VOTED: To approve the following income limits by household size for determi0i
admission to State -aided housing programs effective August 9, 2002:
Boston Area: 1 person $40,800
2 persons $46,650
3 persons $52,500
4 persons $58,300
5 persons $63,000
6 persons $67,650
7 persons $72,300
8 persons $77,000
Real Estate Matter:
- Pierce Street property; real estate transaction recorded at Registry of Deeds on February', 13,
2004.RHA has acquired necessary permits to finish third bedroom in basement area. Unit is
expected to be leased on March 15, 2004.
- 75 Pleasant Street; Continued discussion on the further development of this property. Motion was
presented to support the land swap as submitted in Article 17 of the Town of Reading spring
warrant. Two Historical Commission Members, Virginia Adams and Mrs. Sullivan joined u$ for
discussion of plans for the site. Executive Director presented minutes of the DRT meeting hel on
February
23`d which was attended by John Coote and Lyn Whyte. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Sulvan
were brought up to date on the latest efforts to save the house and add four new units to our plan.
John Coote reviewed the current scaled design and possible renovation to the existing house.i, The
Historical Commission was pleased with the efforts we had made to modify our original plans., Mr.
Coote will continue to finalize his design for a presentation to the Historical Commission on
Tuesday, March 9, 1004 @ 7:30pm and then to the BOS @ 8:15pm on the same evening. BHA
New Business:
The Section 8 Administrative Plan Update was completed for submittal to HUD as required. During this
process, the Plan was advertised and made available for public review. The most important change to our Plan
was the procedure surrounding our participation in the MNAHRO Centralized Wait List program. Any
additional changes that were made were as a result of HUD changes since our last update. A motion was
presented and passed to submit the plan as prepared by the RHA staff.
The HUD 5yr Annual Agency Plan Update was also completed for submittal to HUD as required. Due to the
size of our agency and in conformance with new regulations, a streamlined plan was prepared by Executive
Director, Lyn E. Whyte. Financial information and statistical information as it relates to our program was
updated accordingly. A motion was presented and approved in order to submit the plan by due date of April
15, 2004.
The new DLI Rates effective 4/01/04 were made available for review. This years increases were minima with
a five cent increase for General Maintenance staff members and an eleven cent increase for Maintenance Man
II position. A motion was presented and approved. The new rates will become effective April 1".
Executive Director discussed an ongoing problem with the GMC Jimmy truck. With preparation for Fiscal 05
Approaching, replacement of vehicle was discussed. Any additional work on the truck will be postponed as
long as possible. Research will be done regarding the sale of current vehicle, a possible lease or purchase of a
newer vehicle in the upcoming fiscal year.
Executive Director informed Board of an recent discrimination complaint made against various staff members
of the RHA. This complaint has been lodged by a Section 8 participant who was terminated for cause from the
federal program. Since it involves a federal program, DHCD legal counsel, Lori McBride cannot handle' it. The
RHA has engaged the legal services of Dana Rodin who specializes in discrimination complaints. The
Executive Director will keep the Board updated on this matter. The Board was supportive of RHA pursuing
legal advice in regard to this complaint.
Board Schedule
May, 2004 BOARD MEETING: 05/03/2004 @ 7 PM
02 -158 TO ADJOURN: 9:55 P1VL
R fully submitted,
Lyn E Whyte, Secretary & Executive Director
Tim Second John Vote 4 -0