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Lakewood Housing Authority Board Meeting
September 26, 2002
Members Present: Sandra Maben - Chair
Robert Sandridge - Vice Chair
Joan Smith - Commissioner
Gari Westkott - Commissioner
Staff Present: Tami Fischer, Executive Director
Garnette Hardesty, Administrative Assistant
Bill Lunsford, Affordable Housing Development Manager
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Executive Director
Catherine Sanks, Housing Accountant
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Sandra Maben, called the meeting to order at 5:37 P.M. with roll being called by the Administrative Assistant.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sandra Maben stated that the first order of business was to approve the minutes from the July 22nd meeting and the August 26th meeting since there was no quorum present at the August 26th meeting.
A motion was made by Robert Sandridge, seconded by Sandra Maben that the July 22, 2002 and the August 26, 2002 meeting minutes be approved. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :not present for vote
Gari Westkott :aye
The motion carried.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Request for resolution approving the 2003 Agency Plan
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution approving the 2003 Agency Plan. Sabrina explained the plan and some review and discussion took place for clarification purposes.
A motion was made by Robert Sandridge, seconded by Gari Westkott to approve submission of the 2003 Agency Plan. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for resolution to write-off tenant accounts receivable for Public Housing in the amount of $5,758.25
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to write-off tenant accounts receivable for Public Housing in the amount of $5,758.25.
A motion was made by Robert Sandridge, seconded by Gari Westkott to write-off tenant accounts receivable for Public Housing in the amount of $5,758.25. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for resolution to write-off accounts receivable for Newland Square in the amount of $536.04
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to write-off tenant accounts receivable for Newland Square in the amount of $536.04.
A motion was made by Sandra Maben, seconded by Robert Sandridge to write-off tenant accounts receivable for Newland Square in the amount of $536.04. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for resolution closing the waiting list for Public Housing 3 and 4 bedroom units
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to close the Public Housing 3 and 4 bedroom units, September 30, 2002 at 4:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Joan Smith to close the Public Housing 3 and 4 bedroom units, September 30, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for resolution to open the waiting list for Vance Terrace - Public Housing - One bedroom Units, October 1 until further notice
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to open the waiting list for Vance Terrace, Public Housing, one-bedroom units, October 1, 2002 until further notice.
A motion was made by Sandra Maben, seconded by Joan Smith to open the Vance Terrace, Public Housing, one bedroom units, October 1, 2002 until further notice. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Stride Dinner
Sabrina asked the commissioners and staff who would be attending the Stride Dinner, November 1, 2002. Gari, Sandra, Bob and Joan would not be attending. Tami and Sabrina would be attending with an invitation to Lidia Garcia-Suarez and her husband. A table has been reserved for the LHA.
LHA 2001 Annual Report
The LHA 2001 annual Report has been distributed to the Board.
Miscellaneous
The Housing Staff has organized, "Resident Community Day, October 12, at the LINK. This is an opportunity to inform residents of the programs and assistance available to them through Self-Sufficiency and Red Rocks education.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Request for resolution approving a contribution to Public Housing from Maplewood for $250,000 for Public Housing's investments.
Kate Sanks requested a resolution approving a contribution to Public Housing from Maplewood for $250,000 for Public Housing's investments.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Joan Smith to approve the resolution as stated. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS AND INVESTMENTS REPORT
There was no discussion on the programs and report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Request for final approval of resolutions presented at the August 2002 LHA meeting pending phone approval
Tami Fischer requested final approval of resolutions presented at the August 2002 LHA meeting pending phone approval.
A motion was made by Joan Smith, seconded by Gari Westkott for final approval of resolutions presented as stated. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolutions carried.
Resignation of Lidia Garcia-Suarez as resident commissioner of the Lakewood Housing Authority
A letter from Lidia Garcia-Suarez was received and distributed to the board. Staff is looking for another resident commissioner. A certificated of appreciation will be presented to Lidia at the November meeting.
Updates
Tami Fischer discussed project updates for Colfax / Wadsworth, Vance Terrace and the demo dispo.
A study session is scheduled in November with City Council to discuss the Annual Report, Diversity of the department, Senior Citizens Advisory Council.
Tami Fischer asked the commissioners to e-mail her their thoughts for the LHA Retreat, December 6, 2002.
(Joan Smith's birthday is December 5th.)
The new expansion space is reaching completion. Offices will be moving by Monday. An open house will be scheduled. Kim Buehler has been working on getting a Kiosk with e-ASSIST for residents and customers.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT
Bill Lunsford shared information on 1575 Kipling construction and the Zephyr contract.
OTHER BUSINESS
There will be no regular meeting of the Lakewood Housing Authority in October.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Sandra Maben, Chair
Lakewood Housing Authority
Sabrina Pierre-Louis
Deputy Executive Director
Lakewood Housing Authority
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