HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Housing Authority Office
January 22, 2009
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 8:12 a.m. by the Chairperson.
A motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded by Ms Hall to accept the minutes of the December 18, 2008, Regular Meeting. Motion approved unanimously.
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REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR
Bills
A motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded by Ms Hall to accept the December 2008 Bills. Motion approved unanimously.
Financial Reports –A (General)
A motion was made by Mr. Eddy and seconded by Ms Christison-Lagay to accept the November 2008 Financial Reports. Motion approved unanimously.
Financial Report-B (Section 8 Statistical Report)
A motion was made by Ms Hall and seconded by Mr. Simonsen to accept the November 2008 Section 8 Statistical Report. Motion approved unanimously.
Mr Eddy reported that due to continued complaints of barking dogs that the Board consider limiting the pets that are allowed with a note from a doctor stating that is necessary for the psychological health of the tenant. A motion was made by Ms Christison-Lagay and seconded by Mr. Simonsen to amend the Wright’s Village Lease as follows: “No Pets are allowed with the exception of cats, birds or fish only with a note from a doctor stating that the pet is required for the psychological health of the tenant. The dogs that are here as of this date will be grandfathered in and allowed to remain with current tenant.
Outside Lighting at Wright’s Village
Con Serv, Inc. is working on a price for the timers. Conduit will need to be installed to place the eyes outside the utility closets.
Solar Panels for Lighting
Sunlight Solar submitted the application to the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund on December 24, 2008. They will continue to monitor it and follow-up with us as they receive any information.
Policy Review
The Board began its review of all management policies. The review process will continue until completed.
A motion was made by Mr. Eddy and seconded by Ms Hall to approve the Vehicle Use Policy. Motion approved unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
None
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