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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-10 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of the Meeting of April 10, 1989 A regular business meeting of the members of the Reading Housin Authority was held on April 10, 1989 at the office of the Authority, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive, Reading, Massachusetts. The meeting wa'b called to order at 7:30 P.M. Richard S. Dempster, Chairman Arthur presided. Other members present and forming a q were: Reynolds, Reverend Sweet and Mr. McIsaac. Also present were Margaret K. Plansky and Nancy J. Rafferty, Secretary /RHA. Attorney John Connolly, and Reverend Alan Bond, Hearing Officer of the Authority were also in aattendance. The Board reviewed the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 1989 and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. Dempster, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve the minutes of the meeting of March 13, 198 as presented. Copies of these minutes had been distributed to ir review prior to the meeting.. the Board members for the The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Finances Upon motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. Sw et, it was unanimously VOTED• • To sign and approve the checkroll /billroll through the k #1982 as presented. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Management Incentive Program The Board reviewed the management incentive program as receiv from EOCD. The Board reviewed the policies as noted. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Sweet and seconded by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously VOTED: To approve and sign the MIP program as received from EOCD. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. 4/10/89 Page 2 Minutes 705 Program Appeal of Findings - The Board was requested to review the decision of the Hearing Officer in regards to the tenant at 83 Oakland Road. The tenant listed areas of disagreement with the findings in the decision. As the tenant at 83 Oakland Road did request, the hearing and failed to appear, the Board reivewed the matte thoroughly and upon a motion duly made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To uphold the decision of the Hearing Officer in regards to the tenancy at 83 Oakland Road and to further add: "Insofar as it is the practice of the Reading Housing Authority to seek disclosure of financial assets and liabilities, and in keeping within the limits of the law, for the purpose of accuracy of claims of need by said tenant, the Authority did request that said tenant furnish further proof of financial assets and liabilities. In accordance with Section 3E of the lease between the Reading Housing Authority and said tenant dated November 30, 1987 for a lease commencing December 1, 1987, the Board finds said tena t in default." The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Linkage Programs Mr. Jim David of Fafard Corporation asked the Board how best to processs the certificate of occupancy so that they can release 9 units of their housing for every 1 unit that the Authority approves. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously VOTED: To authorize the release of 2 units of linkage housing for 18 units of market rate housing owned by Fafard Corporatio .. The remaining 2 linkage units at Pleasant Street will be held until passing of the property to the Authority. The Board will also allow the developer to appear before the Board for furthe consideration in this regard. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To allow the development of 8 units of family housing and 4 units (2 BR) of elderly /handicapped housing dff North Main Street for both the Greenhouse (family) linkage units and the Schoolhouse (elderly) linkage units. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote i effect. 4/10/89 Page 2 Minutes 705 Proqram Appeal of Findings - The Board was requested to review the decision of the Hearing Officer in regards to the tenant at 83 Oakland Road. The tenant listed areas of disagreement with the finding's in the decision. As the tenant at 83 Oakland Road did request i the hearing and failed to appear, the Board reivewed the matter! thoroughly and upon a motion duly made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously VOTED: To uphold the decision of the Hearing Officer in regard to the tenancy at 83 Oakland Road and to further add: "Insofar as it is the practice of the Reading Housing Authority to seek disclosure of financial assets and liabilities, and in keeping within the limits of the law, for the purpose of accuracy of claims of need by said tenant, the Authority did request that said tenant furnish further proof of financial assets and liabi In accordance with Section 3E of the lease between the Reading Housing Authority and said tenant dated November 30, 1987 for a lease commencing December 1, 1987, the Board finds said tenan in default." The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. Linkage Programs Mr. Jim David of Fafard Corporation asked the Board how best to processs the certificate of occupancy so that they can rel 9 units of their housing for every 1 unit that the Authority approves. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and second by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously VOTED: To authorize the release of 2 units of linkage housing for 18 units of market rate housing owned by Fafard Corporatio The remaining 2 linkage units at Pleasant Street will be held until passing of the property to the Authority. The Board wil also allow the developer to appear before the Board for furthe consideration in this regard. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. ities. 1a Upon a motion duly made by Mr. McIsaac and seconded by Mr. Rey olds, it was unanimously VOTED: To allow the development of 8 units of family housing.'' and 4 units (2 BR) of elderly /handicapped housing off North Main Street for both the Greenhouse (family) linkage units and the Schoolhouse (elderly) linkage units. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote i effect. Page 3 4/fD/89 Minutes The Board reviewed the proposal to develop the area at North Main Street 1ew thaenmatterefurtherowhenmFafardphas The Board will rev obtained title or has ag reement for the property from the current owner. Lotter System for 2 and 4 BR 705 Housing The Board discussed the current lottery system that the Authorit, has used and upon a motion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously VOTED: To open a lottery system to establish a 2 and 4 bedroom waiting list for conventional housing under the State's 705 Family housing program. The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect. The Chairman then reviewed the process that the development of has recently been through. Currently the Bear Hill property royal to enter into Bear Hill Realty Trust has been given 112 units of affordable negotiations with the town to develop 112 in consideration at housing on this site. The other proposal ter units t Of this time is from Dolben properties that been proposes support it of housing on the site. The Authority Trust. the affordable housing proposal from Bear Hill Realty The Reading Master Plan does town owned affordable housing packages, 'especially meets this by the Town. This proposal from Heary Hill Realty plan as well as provides the highest price to the Town for the land. The Board also reviewed the aetoareleaserinformati a . t information on aper was the decision of the Boar need basis. xt month will be the Annual Meeting of the Board. Ne McIsaac and seconded The Board upon a motion duly made by Mr. Re nolds, unanimously eA M.L. Y per the rove the purchase of a new typewriter as p VOTED: To app li s. proposal from Mackey Best & Warrent for $499 as well as supp Page 4 4/10/89 Minttes The cost for the typewriter and supplies will be applied to the 705 development program. The Chairman then declared said motion carried adn said vote in effect. The Board noted that the Authority is currently trying to negotiate with EOCD for a contract for financial assistance for the linkage units. The Authority has requested a meeting with EOCD to review this matter. Mr. Sweet, Mr. Dempster and Ms. Plansky will attend the meeting on April 18th in this regard. 25th Anniversary Celebration The Board will issue invitations for the anniversary party to local and state officials, townspeople and residents of Tanner Drive to attend the celebration on SUNDAY, MAY 7, 1989 from 1 -4 P.M. There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Margaret K. Plansky Executive Director and Secretary h C D ?+ DATE o EN NG J ` CHECK ISSUED TO �Oy rG' J� T' 'T 1 145 5 3a ; ;y / /y --7/ 3 3)' � �►i - -� �u10 3 3���� 7 7/1 1 1933 13' 1 �• SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS . - - •,i u.HSO.�e... cos., +ee.es ..,••�V FORM NO. JPD - 15 - 29" / / r CHECKISSUEDTO + G 0 Z • ?* cl %� 2; 1. 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TOWN OF READING March 31 89 19_ To Town Clerk 16 Lowell Strut � ) Reading. MA p� TOW t= OtERK In accordanceR it' _th* �prl+ &f0& of Chapter 39 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth Reading Housing Authority of Massa tqj as afRer� d,f2Hnbf►g of 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive will be held a4ftuon? on the following date/8 Mon., April 10, 1989 Time: 7 :30 PM Time: Matters of fiscal control for all programs for the purpose of under the custody and control of the.Reading Housing Authority and other related matters. Posted