HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

Housing Authority Office

February 14, 2008

8:00 a.m.

 

Attendance: Mr. Long, Chairperson; Mr. Simonsen, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Eddy, Secretary and Treasurer; Ms Hall, Assistant Treasurer; Ms Christison-Lagay Commissioner; and Ms Fields, Executive Director.

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:10 a.m. by the Chairperson.

 

MINUTES

A motion was made by Mr. Eddy and seconded by Ms Christison-Lagay to accept the minutes of the January 17, 2008, Regular Meeting.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

COMMUNICATIONS

            Ms Fields reported that the Resident Service Coordinator (“RSC”) tendered her resignation and Mr. Eddy will coordinate with those residents of Wright’s Village who are interested in interviewing and hiring a new RSC.

           

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

            None

 

REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR

Bills

            A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Mr. Eddy to accept the December 2007 Bills.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Financial Reports –A (General)

A motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded by Ms Hall to accept the December 2007 Financial Reports.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

Financial Report-B (Section 8 Statistical Report)

            A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Mr. Eddy to accept the December 2007 Section 8 Statistical Report.  Motion approved unanimously.   

 

REPORT FROM TENANT REPRESENTATIVE

            Mr. Eddy reported that, probably due to bad weather, only one person attended the meeting to discuss hiring a new RSC.  Mr. Eddy will send another memo to the residents of Wright’s Village setting a new date to meet and discuss the hiring of a RSC.

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Security at Holinko Estates

            Ms Fields presented a letter to be sent to Mr Grinspoon, who controls Carriage House Apartments, regarding the security issues at Holinko created by the tenants of Carriage House Apartments.  With modification, Ms Fields will send the letter.

 

Revised Lease

            A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Ms. Hall to accept the revised leases for Holinko Estates and Wright’s Village dated February 14, 2008. 

 

Stove and Refrigerator to be provided at Holinko

            A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Mr. Eddy to hereinafter purchase and provide a stove and refrigerator for each unit at Holinko Estates as each tenant moves out.  A stove and refrigerator will not be purchased for those tenants currently residing at Holinko Estates.              

 

NEW BUSINESS

            None

 

OTHER BUSINESS

            Mr. Long requested and it was agreed that next month’s meeting be rescheduled from March 20, 2008 to March 27, 2008 at the usual time.

 

ADJOURNMENT

            The Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

 

 

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                                                                                    Dexter Eddy, Secretary

 

 

 

 

Approved:                                                               

 

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Richard Long, Chairperson