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LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Monday September 22, 2003
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Members Present: Sandra Maben - Chair
Robert Sandridge - Vice Chair
Minoo Poorteymoor - Resident Commissioner
Joan Smith - Commissioner
Gari Westkott - Commissioner
Staff Present: Tami Fischer - Executive Director
Garnette Hardesty - Administrative Assistant
Bill Lunsford - Development Manager
Sabrina Pierre-Louis - Deputy Director
Theresa Folks - Assisted Housing Supervisor
Tillie Wright - Assisted Housing Supervisor
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Sandra Maben, called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with roll being called by the Administrative Assistant. The Chair stated a Quorum was present.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
Changes to the agenda as stated.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Robert Sandridge, seconded by Minoo Poorteymoor that the
minutes of the August 25, 2003 regular meeting be approved. The vote of the
Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Gari Westkott (absent for vote)
Joan Smith (absent for vote)
The motion carried.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Request for resolution to adopt the revised Section 8 Administrative Plan
Tillie Wright shared the summary of major changes to the Section 8 Administrative Plan with the board members. There were questions and clarification during the discussion of the changes.
Tillie Wright requested a resolution to adopt the revised Section 8 Administrative Plan as submitted. A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Robert Sandridge that the request for resolution be adopted as written. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for resolution to adopt the revised Public Housing ACOP (Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy)
Theresa Folks shared the summary of major changes to the Public Housing ACOP with the board members. There were questions and clarification during the discussion of the changes.
Theresa Folks requested a resolution to adopt the revised Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy as submitted. A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Minoo Poorteymoor that the request for resolution be adopted as written.
The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Request for Resolution to approve the 2004 Annual Agency Plan
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to approve the 2004 Annual Agency Plan. Sabrina explained that the Agency Plan is a statement to HUD and the community how the programs will be operated through the Lakewood Housing Authority.
There was some discussion on the plan.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Minoo Poorteymoor that the 2004 Annual Agency Plan be approved as read and submitted. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Staff Update
Kate Sanks, Housing Accountant took another position. Interviews are in process at the current time. Oral Boards will be done on Wednesday.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Request for Resolution to Approve the Revised Sale Contract of Vance Terrace
Tami Fischer addressed the board of the changes to the purchase and sale agreement of Vance Terrace. There was discussion between staff and board.
Tami Fischer requested a resolution to approve the revised sale contract of Vance Terrace as reviewed by all parties and legal departments. A motion was made by Joan Smith, seconded by Gari Westkott that the resolution be approved as reviewed, written and agreed by all parties. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Miscellaneous
Willow Glen Grand Opening will be delayed a bit as final details are worked through for completion date.
Two articles will be printed in the Looking at Lakewood publication on Affordable Housing and the Housing Authority and the projects taking place including Willow Glen.
The Annual Report to City Council will be December 1st. The LHA Retreat will be December 12th beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Heritage Room at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Get your ideas to Tami as soon as you can.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT
Development Updates
Bill thanked the board for attending the special meeting to approve the Cliffs Apartments approval.
Bill briefly spoke about the 17th and Pierce property.
Bill opened up the meeting between staff and board for additional discussion on general issues.
Other Business
The Annual Report will be available for the October LHA meeting.
Adjournment
The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
Sandra Maben - Chair
Lakewood Housing Authority
Sabrina Pierre-Louis
Deputy Executive Director
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