HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-02-02 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING February 2, 2004
A regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, February 2, 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 7:14 P.M. with the Chair, Mary Connors, presiding. Those members present and
forming a quorum were Karen Flammia, Tim Kelley, Don Allen, and John Coote as well as the
Secretary/Executive Director, Lyn Whyte.
Minutes Move Tim Second Don Vote 5-0
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02-142
VOTED: To accept for the record the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of January 5,
2004, as presented.
Finances Move Don Second Karen Vote 5-0
02 -143 VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll/billroll for the period for Accounts
Check #8217 -8284 Payroll Summary as presented for January, 2004. Section 8 Voucher I
9217 -9308, as presented.
Net Income Limits — State -aided Housing Programs Move Don Second Tim Vote 5-0
02 -144 VOTED: To approve the following income limits by household size for determii
admission to State -aided housing programs effective February 1, 2004:
Boston Area: 1 person $43,850
2 persons $50,100
3 persons $56,400
4 persons $62,650
5 persons $67,650
6 persons $72,650
7 persons $77,650
8 persons $82,700
Amendment to Sec 8 Admin. Plan Move Tim Second Don Vote 5-0
02 -145 VOTED: To approve the amendment of the RHA Section 8 Administrative Plan to i
our participation in the Centralized Application and Waiting List process effective February 17,
To open 705 Wait List Move Don Second Karen Vote 5-0
02 -146 VOTED: To approve the opening of the Chapter 705 family state wait lists for 2- BR, -BR
& 4 -BR units on February 24, 2004 and to be left open, subject to DHCD approval.
Real Estate Matter:
- Pierce Street property; papers were exchanged on January 9, 2004. As of February 2, 2004, the
transfer of deed had not been recorded due to a lien. Once title is clear, transfer will tae place.
- 75 Pleasant Street; Continued discussion on the further development of this property. An¢ ther
design was presented by John Coote which would preserve the present house and add four' new
units to the site. We estimate that if we can renovate the old house at a cost not to exceed $160K
that the entire project can be financially viable. We will continue to modify the plan regard' the
existing house in order to pinpoint cost factors. At the same time, this design will be presented to
Town Mgr. for his input. The Board feels that this will satisfy the desires of the BOS to have two
town agencies, the Housing Authority and Historical Commission, work together on this project
requested that the Historical Board join us for the BOS meeting if possible. Executive Dir ctor
will provide an informational packet to the Historical Board Members prior to their monthly
meeting. It was also decided that another neighborhood meeting should occur prior to Town
Meeting with all Town of Reading departments available for questions.
Personnel Matters:
- RHA regrettably accepted the resignation of Board Member Don Allen. His resignation takes effect on May
31, 2004. The Board expressed their thanks to him for past service and wished him well. The process to
replace Don was discussed. Executive Director suggested a possible replacement to complete Mr. Allen's
term and will follow up on what is necessary to process that request.
- Lynne Michaud also tended her resignation as Resident Services Coordinator for the RHA. Her presen
Full time job has left her with inadequate time to fully provide the level of service to our seniors th t she
feels is necessary. Lynne will make herself available on a limited basis until the position is filled. Ex utive
Director is considering a number of options regarding that position.
Report of Programs:
- Vacancy Report- All units in all programs fully leased as stated in reports presented.
- Sec 8 Report- No Report provided til Quarter End 03/04.
- FSS Report — No Report provided til Quarter End 03/04.
- Resident Service Coordinator- No Report was provided due to the resignation of Coordinator.
New Business:
- Due to an error, Net Income Limits for State -Aided Housing Programs were changed to agree with �HCD
approved limits set previously on August 9, 2002. A revised notice was posted reflecting those approved
income limits. No applicant was effected by the incorrect limits being used previously.
- As reflected in Real Estate, a motion was presented and approved to support the land swap submitted in
Article 17 for Spring Warrant between the Town of Reading and the RHA.
- Executive Director informed Board that there may be a possibility that the FSS Program will be elimipated in
FY05. As a result funding for staff member Karin Keyser would end and we will unfortunately lose a v!luable
employee.
Board Schedule
April, 2004 BOARD MEETING: 04/05/2004 @ 7 PM
02 -152 TO ADJOURN: 9:00 PM. Move Don
R; tfully submitted,
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Lyn E. Whyte, Secretary & Executive Director
John Vote 5-0