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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-13 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of the Meeting of February 13, 1989 A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housing Authority was held on February 13, 1989 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. Richard S. Dempster, the Chairman, presided. Other members present and forming a quorum were: Arthu J. Reynolds, William E. Mclsaac, Jean H. Galvin and Rev. Robert Swee . The Executive Director, Margaret K. Plansky, was also present at he meeting. The Board members welcomed the newly appointed member, Robert K. Sweet, to the Board. The Chairman and Board members also welcomed three interested developers in connection with the Bear Hill site: 2 from Corporate Crossing; 1 from Lincoln Properties. Housing Programs The Board generally reviewed the programs currently operated by the Authority and presented each person with a handout of the available programs under the State housing production program. Board also reviewed the current assessment for affordable housing in the community. The concern for the Authority was that the cost of housing in the community was so high that employees that serve th town can no longer afford to live in the community. No specific program or goal was mentioned, but on -site and off -site linkage was discussed. Greenhouse Acres - Jim David from Fafard Corporation presented the current progress on the linkage proposals for both Greenhouse and Schoolhouse properties. The site off Franklin Street near Marsha 1's was also reviewed for the possibility of developing 8 -10 family units and 4 elderly units. The Board thanked Mr. David and asked him to keep the Director informed of his progress. Selectmen's Meeting - Board reviewed meeting with Selectmen regar ing appointments to Fair Housing Committee, Mass. Housing Partnership Committee and also review the proposals for Bear Hill site as regards linkage. At that meeting, Chairman Dempster suggested that the Chairman of his /her designee be appointed to these committees. Minutes The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting of January 11, 1989 and January 24, 1989, which had both been previously distributed. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Mr. Reynol s, it was unanimously 2/13/89 Page 2 Minutes VOTED: To accept for the record the minutes of the meeting of January 11, 1989, as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Mclsdac and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To accept for the record the minutes of the meeting of January 24, 1989 and to correct the date to read "January 24, 198 " in both the title and first paragraph of the minutes. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Finances The Board reviewed the checkroll /billroll for the period. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Mclsaac and seconded by Ms. Galvin it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the cheekroll /billroll for the period to include check #1853. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. The Board then reviewed the current status of the Authority's leg status. To date the firm of Latham & Latham has been representin the Authority in its dealings. Recently the firm has informed th Authority that because of the appearance of conflict, they will n longer represent the Authority. It appears that the State Ethics Commission would require a "special employee" status for the law firm in order for them to continue to represent clients before of board in the town. Although this status could be granted by the Authority, the law firm feels that it would present a problem as to the appearance of conflict and therefore declines further repr sentation of the Authority by them. They did recommend the firm of Connolly and Feingold, Mr. John J. Connolly, Jr. of Wakefield, to represent us. Mr. Connolly is also the attorney for the Wakef Housing Authority. His current rate is $150 per hour for legal services. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, was unanimously VOTED: To authorize the Director to engage Mr. Connolly as legal counsel for the Authority during the current eviction proceedings to review this representation for subsequent matters. 11 ter eld it and The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. 2/13/89 Page 3 Minutes The Chairman also reported that there is a study to be conducted on reuse of the current Central Fire Station as the elderly meal Site. The Chairman will call Selectmen Nigro to discuss this and ask if they would like to combine this site with a small congregate elderly housing development. He will also discuss the sale of the Pearl Street school and possible reuse potentials for that site. Meeting Schedule The next meeting of the Authority will be held on Monday, March 1, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Board Reorganization Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Mclsaac and seconded by Mr. Reynol s, it was unanimously VOTED: To fill the vacated positions as follows: Jean Galvin, Assistant Treasurer; Robert Sweet, Assistan Secretary. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Annual Report The Board reviewed the Annual Report as presented. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve the Annual Report of the Reading Housing Authority as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in e fect. Report on Modernization The Director reported that they are currently working on the ninth of ten buildings. It appears that all interior work will be complete by the last day of contract, March 8, 1989. Only outside work left because of winter conditions will remain plus "punch list" items to complete inside the units. There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 11 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret K. Plansky, Secretary and Executive Director TOWN OF READING Feb. 9, 8 9 To Town Clerk Cz'T 19 16 Lowell Street clo Reading, MA UN7` In accomiegvith -f provisions of Chapter 39 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth Massachubekta as fMnded, a meeting of Reading Housing Autho,%ity Ir `n will be held 22 Fhank D. Tanner 1 h-.ve C:i �- w L m. Mon., Feb. .13, 1989 7:30 P.M. on the following dItts Time: Time: for the purpose of Mattehd o6 biz cat cont, of neg and.i.ng pnognamz under the direction ob the Authmilty and others netated housing matte& Posted i,-11,1'. .c `_ Exeeut,i.ve �D�,nee n