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
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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.
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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
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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 `_
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