HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-11-21 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting_ November 21, ]988
The Reading Housing Authority met in regular session on Monday,
November 21, 1988 at 6:30 P.M. at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive in the
Town of Reading, Massachusetts. Notice of this meeting had bee
properly posted in accordance with the By -laws and the Open Meeting
Law.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Dempster. Those
members present and forming a quorum were: Ms. Carlson, Mr. Mc Isaac,
and Mr. Revnolds. The Executive Director, Ms. Plansky, was als
present for the meeting.
The Board observed a moment of silence in memory of Philip R. White,
Jr., a founding member of the Authority and devoted and longstanding
member and adviser. Board members recollected the many and varied
contributions that Mr.' White rendered not only to the Authority
but to the citizenry of Reading by his dedicated public service.
Mr. White's contributions were significant and he will be missed.
Minutes
The Board reviewed the minutes for September 19, 1988. The pre-,
scheduled Board meetings for October and November were not held
to illness and lack of quorum. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. l
and seconded by Mr. Mclsaac, it was unanimously
VOTED: To accept for the record the minutes of the meeting of
September 19, 1988 as distributed.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in
effect.
Finanr- Ps
The Board reviewed the Payroll
through check #1694 and upon a
seconded by Mr. Mclsaac, it was
iously
due
evnolds
and Bills Payable for the previo s months
motion duly made by Ms. Carlson nd
unanimously
VOTED: To approve and sign the billroll /payroll for the period
as presented.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in
effect.
The Board reviewed the contract for painting the fence at the 6f
house at 74 Bancroft Avenue. The painting contractor proceeded
with the work on'the fence without prover authorization. The
Board felt that if the work was done in a satisfactory manner,
then the work should be approved and paid. Upon a motion duly
made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Ms. Carlson, it was unanimc
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VOTED: To approve the payment of $700 for painting the fence
at 74 Bancroft Avenue when the Director is assured that the
work has been completed satisfactorily.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and*said vote in effect.
Section 8 - The Board reviewed the Annual Contriuutions Contract
amendment for the Section 8 housing certificate program, which
would increase the ACC in the amount of $102,000 per year. This
increase was necessary because of the difference in rents from t
appropriated year of 1975 until the fair market rents of 1988.
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Carlson and seconded by Mr. Mcls
it was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the Chairman to sign and to approve the sub itted
amendment to our current Annual Contributions Contract with H.U. .
from $102,000 to $204,000 for our Project Number MA06 =EO75 -001.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
PERSONNEL
ue to the ever increasing workload with the additional units of
Section 8 and 707 housing along with the Modernization work being
done at the elderly complex, the need for additional staffing is
acute. The Director and the Fee Accountant reviewed the avail-
ability of funds for an additional person. The programs can
accommodate an additional 20 hour person. Upon a motion duly
made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Ms. Carlson, it was unanimo sly
VOTED: To authorize the Executive Director to hire an additi
staff person in accordance with the availability of current f
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in
effect.
Report on Programs
Modernization The first building; took a bit longer than anti-
cipated but the tenants are back and happy with the renovations.
The scheduled renovations should be completed in accordance wits
the time schedule in the specifications..
Silver Jubilee of Authority
The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen will read a proclamation
at Town Meeting in honor of the 25 years of service that the
Housing Authority'has given to the Town on Monday, November 28,
1988. Mr. Arnold'Berger will spearhead a drive to refurbish
the community room at Tanner Drive. The Reading Chronicle will
run an article about the Authority's years of service and the
need for renovations to the community room. After completion of
the modernization work at the complex, the Authority will conduct
an open house for clients and townspeople.
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Board Vacancies
The Authority will be short two members as Ms. Carlson offered
the Board her resignation effective immediately due to a move
out of Reading. The Board wished Ms. Carlson the best of luck
with her new move and her anticipated new arrival in April. Th
Director will notify the Town Clerk that the 2 vacancies exist.
Section 8 Certificates
Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Mclsaac and seconded by Mr. Rey olds,
it was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the Director to apply for additional Section 8
certificates for the Authority due to the long waiting list an
the long waiting period for applicants to receive a certificate!.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote irk
effect.
Ms. Carlson thanked the Board for their wishes and camraderie
during her service on the Board. She asked that the Authority l,,
remember to promote affordable housing opportunity within the
community while trying to retain the small town character of
the neighborhoods. Her service on the Board was rewarding to''
her and she appreciated the knowledge she gained and the contr -
butions*she was able to make. All best wishes were extended t
her by the Board.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unani ously
voted to adjourn at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Margaret Plansky, Secreta
and Exec ive Director
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