HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF
ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
Housing Authority Office
September 18, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Attendance: Mr. Long, Chairperson;
Mr. Simonsen, Vice Chairperson; Mr. Eddy, Secretary and Treasurer arrived at
9:45 a.m.; 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.
A motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded
by Ms Hall to accept the minutes of the August 21, 2008, Regular Meeting. Motion approved unanimously.
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REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR
Bills
A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Ms
Hall to accept the August 2008 Bills.
Motion approved unanimously.
Financial Reports –A (General)
A
motion was made by Mr. Eddy and seconded by Mr. Simonsen to accept the July 2008
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 July 2008 Section 8 Statistical Report. Motion approved unanimously.
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Report of the Financial Advisory Committee
Mr. Simonsen reminded the Board that our accountant will
be at the next Financial Advisory Committee meeting on October 9, 2008 in which
all Board members are invited.
Mr. Simonsen recommended that the Board recommend that Ms
Fields make a recommendation to the Financial Advisory Committee of an amount
of liquid cash to be kept available and an investment for the remaining cash.
Outside Lighting at Wright’s Village
Ms Fields reported that she has requested information
from CL&P in determining the best alternatives and possible financial
assistance. If a permanent fix cannot
be made quickly, Ms Fields will purchase the cheapest light available to
provide adequate lighting until a permanent fix is available.
Eviction of Unit 102
The court ruled in favor of the Housing Authority at
the eviction trial on September 5,
2008. His attorney filed a Stay of
Execution of his physical eviction from the premises. The attorneys
representing the parties in the case requested Ms Fields ask the Board to
formally vote on whether or not to extend the offer of Unit 402 to Mr. Maugeri
after the eviction ruling.
Mr. Maugeri, along with his attorney and supporters
attended the meeting to make the case for Mr. Maugeri to be able to stay at
Wright’s Village.
The Board agreed that, in compliance with state statutes,
Mr. Maugeri could reapply, if he chooses, to be placed on the waiting list upon
submission of proper documentation for Elderly Housing. The Board also suggests that Mr. Maugeri
consider applying for Section 8 housing when the list opens later this year.
A
motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded by Ms Hall to accept the
ruling of the court and not contest the Stay of Execution of the Court Order up
to six months. Motion approved
unanimously.
Holinko Estates and Wright’s Village Water Bills
Ms Fields informed the Board that she was going to pay
the 2007 water bills for both properties. She has discussed the situation with
the Town and while backup could not be provided for Holinko, the amount is in
line with current meter readings and is less than the projected future costs.
2009 Budgets and Salary Adjustments
Ms Fields distributed preliminary budgets at the last
Regular meeting and provided the final budgets at this meeting. Ms Fields requested that the budgets be
approved and a resolution to increase rents at Holinko Estates, for the
townhouse apartments only, by $25.00 per month per unit effective January 1,
2009.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, it is necessary
that the Housing Authority of the Town of
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSING AUTHROITY OF
THE TOWN OF
The Base Rent at Holinko
Estates will be increased, effective January 1, 2009, as follows:
a. Two Bedroom Townhouses
only from $450.00 to $475.00 per month.
b. Three Bedroom Townhouses
only from $500.00 to 525.00 per month.
c. Four Bedroom Townhouse
from $550.00 to $575.00 per month.
A motion was made by Ms
Christison-Lagay and seconded by Mr. Simonsen to approve the Resolution as set
forth above and approve the 2009 budgets to be submitted to and approved by
CHFA. Motion approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Election of Officers
A motion was made by Mr. Simonsen and seconded by Ms Hall
to re-elect all officers to their current position. Motion passed unanimously.
Meeting Dates for 2009
The dates for Regular meeting for 2009 will continue
to take place on the third Thursday of each month at 8:00 a.m. as provided by
the Bylaws. Those dates will be as
follows:
January 15, 2009
February 19, 2009
March 19, 2009
April 16, 2009
May 21, 2009
June 18, 2009
July 16, 2009
August 20, 2009
September 17, 2009
October 15, 2009
November 19, 2009
December 17, 2009
OTHER BUSINESS
Change of Meeting for Next Month
Mr. Long requested that the Regular Meeting scheduled
for October 16, 2008 be changed to October 15, 2008 to allow all Board members
to attend.
ADJOURNMENT
The Chairperson declared the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
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Dexter
Eddy, Secretary
Approved:
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Richard
Long, Chairperson