HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-07-27 Reading Housing Authority MinutesREADING HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF J,.".Y 987
The regular business meeting of the Reading Housing Authority was called to order by
Chairman Dempster at 7:45 P.M. at the Authority's office, 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive,
Reading, Massachusetts with Board members Philip R. White and Arthur J. Reynolds
present and forming a quorum. Notice of this meeting had been duly posted In
accordance with the Open Meeting Law.
Min utes
Upon a motion made by Mr. White and seconded by W.Reynolds, it was unanimously
VOTED: To accept the minutes of the meeting of June 18,1987 as corrected.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
Fiances
The Board reviewed the new Labor and Wage Industry guidelines for the Authority's
maintenance person. The Board will review this matter with the fee accountant at the
next Board meeting.
The contract for accounting services with Richard Scott Fenton's office was reviewed.
} Upon a motion duly made by Mr. White and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, It was
unanimously
VOTED: To authoriize the Chaalan to sign the contract for accounting services for the
period of July I, 1987 through June 30,.1988 with the following amendment to the
contract language added: "The fee of $115 for auditing the Modernization program will
not commence until the modernization program services covered under paragraph one
of the contract commence and shall cease with the final report of this program."
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
The Board then reviewed the checkroll1billroll and upon a motion duly made by Mr.
White and seconded by Mr. Reynolds, it was unanimously
VOTED: To approve the billrolllcheckroll totalling $24,975.72, and to ratify the payment
of checks for petty cash and Group Insurance at a later meeting.
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote In erect.
Report of Progrj
667 -C (Eld") - InfestaWn of carpenter ants in side entrance canopy supports was
reported to the Board. Notice to EOCD's Modernization department requesting funding
for replacement of all supports for side canopies will be made. The architect fox- the
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modernization project has reYlewed the problem and has Instructed replacement of
one building's supports to determine the extent of Infestatlon. ! Carpenter ants were
found in all landscape timbers around each building. l,timbers hate bee* lac d
and the area has been sprayed forants. This problem will continu p
e to be monitored.
689-1 (Housing for Special Needs) - The property at 74 ea' ncroft Ave, nue has had ma
landscaping Work performed. The troublesome weed trees haye*been remo eq his
aYemrown bushea have been trimmed back or removed; bark mulch has been added
to the beds, 6) pr 0,M)tfutther weed growth, The residents and neighbors have
fayorably commented on the appearance and greater accessibility.
Section 8 (Housing Assistance) Program - The additional five units of housing made
available to the Authority will necessitate opening up the waiting list. An orientation
Program for•applicants along with a "childproofing" course from the Board of Health
be given. Upon a motion duly made by Mr. White and seconded by Mr. ReynoldsI it ill
was unanimously
VOTED: To authorize the opening of the Section 8 waiting list in accordance with HU
regulations.
The •Chairman then declared said motion carried ad said vote in effect.
705 (Family Housing) Development - The architect, Jeffrey J. Cook, will meet with the
Board at a subsequent meeting to present afield order change as outlined to the
.Board at the June meeting. Mr. Cook is still awaiting final figures from the eneral.
contractor in order to present the change order. g
II: is repotted that the housing units will be available for December I, 1987 occupancy.
waiting list for this housing panty. ,�
discussed procedures for establishing la hWa iting �t and established.
r o rd j The Board briefly
regqutrements as per the new EOCD guidelines. p P Terence
Membership
The Board in deepest sympathy noted the death of Board member, Leonard Westra.
The Deector was requested to notify the Town Clerk and the Board of Selectmen.
Board Meeting
The Board requested that a notice for the next Board meeting for Monday, Au ust t7
1987 be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law. g '
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted to adjourn
at 9:15 P.M. l
Respectfully submitted,
t
NYhrgare lVhrgare Piansky, Secretary
and Executive Director