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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-11-07 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of the Meeting of November 7,1994 A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housing Authority was held on Monday, November 7, 1994 at 8:00 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 with the Chairman, Mr.McIsaac, presiding. Those members present and forming a quorum were: Mr. Sweet, and Mr. Allen. The Executive Director, Ms. Plansky, was also in attendance. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and accept for the record the minutes of the meeting of October 19, 1 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 Mr. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and accept for the record the minutes of the meeting of the Executive Session of November 7, 1994, 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 Mr. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll/billroll for the period from check #1817 -1862 payroll checks #472 -492, 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 Mr. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract for Financial Assistan for the Mass. Rental Voucher Program as presented by the Executive Office of Communities Development. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. The Chairman received a letter from the Executive Office of Communities and Development announcing an award of $6000 for handicapped access for the State developments under the recent round of funding for Condition Assessment Reports (CARs). The Board gratefully I Pale 2 Minutes- RHA/11/ /94 acknowledged receipt of the award. The Executive Director reported on the approval for expenditures of $6600 from the Operatin Reserve for the State housing to pay for chimney repairs at the 667 development. The correct o of this problem should resolve the issues of shorting fire alarms, leaks, etc. in the buildings. o date five of the chimneys have been repaired. The others are scheduled to be completed soon, weather permitting. Fire Claim - I itchen (, 22 FDT nner Drive The Board reviewed the estimates to repair the fire damage in the kitchen. Upon a motion made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. Allen, it was unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Executive Director to expend up to $6802 for the repair of the 1 area to include new cabinets, cleaning and fire alarms. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Mr. Allen reported on the meetings that the Executive Director, Mr. Greco and he attended w members of Stoneham Cooperative Bank and the prospective seller of the 16 unit apartment building. Mr. Allen reviewed the various processes available to sell such a property and the advantages /disadvantages of each. The Seller met and discussed the options, but at this time does not seem favorably disposed to selling the units for less than $1million. The Board then reviewed the Request for Proposals to be sent to interested owners in Reading and advertised the Central Register. The Board approved the distribution of the RFP as presented. Greenhouse Acres: The Executive Director reported on the claims made by the developer regarding the work done on both the Summer Avenue and Main Street properties. There seer, to be some confusion on the developer's part as to what would be released when the Summer Avenue property was signed off. It appears that these issues should be worked out within the next two weeks. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Sweet, it was unanimously VOTED: To authorize and approve the Executive Director to act on behalf of the authority to pay any and all reasonable and expected costs for transfer of this property to the Reading Housing Authority. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. P Minutes- RHA -11 Bear Hill: The Executive Director reported that the final agreement has not been forwarded tc the Authority or Mr. Greco. When presented, it will be distributed for approval by the Board. The CPDC is taking up the unresolved matters for approval of 160 units at this site at this nex meeting on Monday, November 14, 1994. Mr. Allen and Ms. Plansky will plan to attend. The Board of Selectmen voted not to support Article 25 which corrects language in the ZBLs require "affordable housing" be at 80% of area median income; removes commas in order to avoid confusion about meeting RHA satisfaction whether a development's linkage is on -site o off -site. The Board discussed the issue and has requested that the Selectmen schedule some time on their next agenda so that the RHA can present an overview of the adverse impacts of such a decison. Mr. McIsaac will directly contact the Town Manager and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Ensminger. Mr. Allen will talk with Mr. Coco from the Finance Committee and Mr. Burditt from the Board of Selectmen. The Board would ask that the artic either be "indefinitely postponed" or another vote to support be taken for this article in order t avoid the consequences of being an unduly restrictive and non - complying community regardi housing access. The Executive Director reported on the farewell party given to the Administrative Assistant. Allen and Mr. Sweet attended and both expressed their appreciation to Ann Tello for her dedication and commitment to the people and work of the Authority. Mr. Allen also reported that he had talked with several of the Tanner Drive residents and the administrative and maintenance staff were well - liked, appreciated and praised. He asked that this be passed on t( the staff through the Executive Director. The Board approved the following: Hiring of full -time, 35 hour Administrative Assistant; increasing hours of Administrative Aide to 24; and hiring part-time afternoon office help for clerical assistance. There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. The next meeting of the Board will be held on Monday, December 12, 1994 at 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret Plansky, Secretary and Executive Director