HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-11 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
Minutes of the Meeting of February 11, 1991
A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housing Aul
was held on February 11, 1991 at the office of the Authority, 22 Fri
D. Tanner Drive in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts. The meeting'
was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Richard S. Demspter, Chairman;
presiding. Other members present and forming a quorum were: Mr. Swl
Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Galvin and Mr. McIsaac. The Executive Director,
Ms. Plansky, was also in attendance.
Minutes
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. Sweet,
it was unanimously
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et,
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of January 28, 1991
with the following corrections: Under "Finances" on page 1, change
"and seconded by Ms. Galvin" to "and seconded by Mr. Reynolds "; and
on page 3 before "Banking Services" to change "Chairman Dempster ex used
himself and Mr. Mr. McIsaac presided "" to "Chairman Dempster left
the meeting and Mr. McIsaac then.presided." The Board accepted then
minutes as corrected for the record.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Finances
The Board reviewed the billroll /checkroll for the period. Upon a
motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was
unanimously
VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll /billroll for the period
from check #3204 -3228 as presented.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Meeting with Representative Krekorian
The Board welcomed Representative Krekorian to the Board meeting.
An overview of housing issues was presented to the Representative.
Representative Krekorian gave an assessment of the budget cuts and
its impact on housing. Among the topics covered:
- State budget deficit is at a minimum of $65(M and could be as
much as $800A(; I
- There is no public support for taxes; cuts will have to be deep
and will affect all segments of the population;
- State is considering base budgeting and a long term economic
growth plan;
- Furloughs are currently proposed for Administrative and Executive
branch employees; housing authorities are not included currently;
- Board presented their view of the reverse incentives that the
priorities and preferences in the current EOCD regulations e courage
- Micro- management of Local Housing Authorities (LHA) by EOCD
Page 2
Minutes
2/11/91
- Importance of local control and management, especially in th
administration of Section 8 certificates /vouchers in the com unity
- Function and responsibilities of Board and the relation of EdCD
to local Boards;
- Legislation regarding: Operating Reserve recapture from LHAs;
negative impact this will have on the efficient operation of
authorities; Management of Section 8 certificates /vouchers b
the LHA in a community where there is an LHA in existence ra her
than the management of these certificates /vouchers by non - profits
operating from central offices and not understanding the needs/
screening /prevailing rents in the local community; Tenant share
of rent for State programs increasing from 25% to 30% of income.
Representative Krekorian was very concerned about the costs that e ergency
housing was costing the Commonwealth. Discussion on empowerment fo
public housing tenants included first time homebuying opportunitie ,
incentives to exclude increasing rents due to increased income, an
other incentives.
The Board thanked Representative Krekorian for attending their mee ing
and discussing the issues and concerns associated with housing in
the community and Commonwealth. The Board extended their support
and encouragement to the Representative. Representative Krekorian
extended his help and support and promised to keep the Board informed
of any new legislation or information that he could provide on housing
matters.
Linkage
The additional family housing units
associated with Greenhouse Acres
and the four elderly housing units
associated with Schoolhouse Properties
is still under discussion with Fafard
Companies attorney, Paul Beattie
and the Authority's attorney, John
Greco and the Executive Director.
A "Purchase and Sales Agreement" is
suppose to be forthcoming from
Fafard. John Greco is talking with
EOCD as to how Chapter 30B, M.
.L.,
regarding purchase of the property
will affect this sale /purchase.
John hopes to get an opinion on the
Reading "linkage" purchase from
the Inspector General's office. A
joint meeting with the Authority,
EOCD and the Inspector General's office
is being proposed. Further
information should be available at
the next Board meeting.
The Board discussed the possibility of buying the "Schoolhouse Properties"
and asked the Director to see what type of funds would be available
for such a purchase.
Board Membership
The Board discussed the upcoming change in Board composition. Mr.
McIsaac is considering an application to the Town Clerk for appoin ment
as a Board Member as he is currently the State appointee. His term
will expire in May 1991.
Page 3
Minutes
2/11/91
Personnel Policy and Executive Director Contract
The Board reviewed the issues of updating the personnel policy as
well as instituting a contract between the Authority and Margaret
K. Plansky, as Executive Director. A copy of the contract and thel
personnel policy changes will be forwarded to the Board for their
review.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimous'.
voted to adjourn at 10 P.M.
Respectfully submitt ,
Margar K. Plansky, Secre ry
and Executive Director
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READING HOUSING AUTHORITY
Minutes of the Meetinq of February 11, 1991
A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housing Authority
was held on February 11, 1991 at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank
D. Tanner Drive in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts. The meeting)
was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with Richard S. Demspter, Chairman',
presiding. Other members present and forming a quorum were: Mr. Sw ;et,
Mr. Reynolds, Ms. Galvin and Mr. McIsaac. The Executive Director,
Ms. Plansky, was also in attendance.
Minutes
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. Sweet,
it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of January 28, 1991
with the following corrections: Under "Finances" on page 1, changer
"and seconded by Ms. Galvin" to "and seconded by Mr. Reynolds "; and
on page 3 before "Banking Services" to change "Chairman Dempster ex used
himself and Mr. Mr. McIsaac presided "" to "Chairman Dempster left I
the meeting and Mr. McIsaac then presided." The Board accepted the'
minutes as corrected for the record.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Pi nanrPG
The Board reviewed the billroll /checkroll for the period. Upon a
motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Ms. Galvin, it was
unanimously
VOTED: To approve and sign the checkroll /billroll for the period
from check #3204 -3228 as presented.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Meetinq with Representative Krekorian
The Board welcomed Representative Krekorian to the Board meeting.
An overview of housing issues was presented to the Representative.
Representative Krekorian gave an assessment of the budget cuts and
its impact on housing. Among the topics covered:
- State budget deficit is at a minimum of $65C/d and could be as /
much as $800 "; Y
- There is no public support for taxes; cuts will have to be deep
and will affect all segments of the population;
- State is considering base budgeting and a long term economic
growth plan;
- Furloughs are currently proposed for Administrative and Executive
branch employees; housing authorities are not included currently;
- Board presented their view of the reverse incentives that the
priorities and preferences in the current EOCD regulations encourage
- Micro - management of Local Housing Authorities (LHA) by EOCD
Page 2
Minutes
2/11/91
- Importance of local control and management, especially in th�
administration of Section 8 certificates /vouchers in the community
- Function and responsibilities of Board and the relation of EbCD
to local Boards;
- Legislation regarding: Operating Reserve recapture from LHAs;
negative impact this will have on the efficient operation of
authorities; Management of Section 8 certificates /vouchers by
the LHA in a community where there is an LHA in existence rather
than the management of these certificates /vouchers by non-profits
operating from central offices and not understanding the needs/
screening /prevailing rents in the local community; Tenant sh re
of rent for State programs increasing from 25% to 300 of inc me.
Representative Krekorian was very concerned about the costs that emergency
housing was costing the Commonwealth. Discussion on empowerment for
public housing tenants included first time homebuying opportunities,
incentives to exclude increasing rents due to increased income, an
other incentives.
The Board thanked Representative Krekorian for attending their mee
and discussing the issues and concerns associated with housing in
the community and Commonwealth. The Board extended their support
and encouragement to the Representative. Representative Krekorian
extended his help and support and promised to keep the Board infor
of any new legislation or information that he could provide on hou
matters.
Linkage
The additional family housing units associated with Greenhouse Acr
and the four elderly housing units associated with Schoolhouse Pro
is still under discussion with Fafard Companies attorney, Paul Bea
and the Authority's attorney, John Greco and the Executive Directo
A "Purchase and Sales Agreement" is suppose to be forthcoming from
Fafard. John Greco is talking with EOCD as to how Chapter 30B, M.
regarding purchase of the property will affect this sale /purchase.
John hopes to get an opinion on the Reading "linkage" purchase fro
the Inspector General's office. A joint meeting with the Authorit
EOCD and the Inspector General's office is being proposed. Furthe
information should be available at the next Board meeting.
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The Board discussed the possibility of buying the "Schoolhouse Properties"
and asked the Director to see what type of funds would be availably
for such a purchase.
Board Membership
The Board discussed the upcoming change in Board composition. Mr.
McIsaac is considering an application to the Town Clerk for appointment
as a Board Member as he is currently the State appointee. His term
will expire in May 1991.
Page 3
Minutes
2/11/91
Personnel Policy and Executive Director Contract
The Board reviewed the issues of updating the personnel policy as
well as instituting a contract between the Authority and Margaret
K. Plansky, as Executive Director. A copy of the contract and the
personnel policy changes will be forwarded to the Board for their
review.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimouslly
voted to adjourn at 10 P.M.
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Respectfully submitt ,
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Margar K. Plansky, Secre ry
and Executive Director
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TOWN OF READING
To Town Clerk Feb. 5, 19 91
18 Lowell Street _�r L .)
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Reading, MA 01887 T (,1}' N C L
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No,
In accordance with the provisioh4i oft Chapter 99 of he General Laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, as amended, -a pee�ng dfr i-RN CT HODS i nq Authora i t
will be held 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive
(Location)
on the following datela Feb . 11 , 19 91 Time: 7:30 PM
Time:
for the purpose of General business
meeti.ag to diSrncc
matters of fiscal control for all programs
under the direction of the Authority.
Posted '
Executive irecto�r