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Members Present: Joan Smith, Vice-Chair
Michelle Bollig, Resident Commissioner
Sandra Maben, Commissioner
Gari Westkott, Commissioner
Staff Present: Tami Fischer, Executive Director
Stephanie Boggs, Administrative Support Assistant
Bill Lunsford, Housing Development Manager
Carl Musso, Housing Accountant
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Director
CALL TO ORDER
Joan Smith, Vice-Chair called the regular / annual meeting of the Housing Authority
for Friday, January 26, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. to order with roll being called by
the Administrative Support Assistant. The Vice-Chair stated a quorum was present.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Changes were made to the agenda as requested.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Sandra, seconded by Gari to approve the regular meeting
minutes of Monday, November 27, 2006, with a requested amendment and of Thursday,
December 14, 2006. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Joan Smith: aye
Michelle Bollig: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Carl reviewed the monthly financial reports for December 2006 with the Board
and answered various questions. Carl also stated that annual financial audit
has begun.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Sabrina explained the request to open the Combined Waiting list on February
12 and 13, 2007. She gave detail in how the interest cards will be now be handled
and answered various questions about the new process. Sandra made a motion to
open the Combined Waiting List, Gari seconded the motion. The vote of the commissioners
was as follows:
Joan Smith: aye
Michelle Bollig: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
No report.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT
Bill explained that of the 4 acres of property purchased for the Creekside Development
only 3 is being used, and that he recommends giving the remainder of the property
to the City for development of a Head Start facility to meet the needs of the
citizens in that area. Bill stated that he would like to give the land by way
of long-term lease with the restriction that if the land is ever not used for
a Head Start facility it be returned to the Housing Authority. Gari made a motion,
that LHA donate one acre of land at 17th and Pierce streets to the City of Lakewood,
Sandra seconded the motion. The vote of commissioners was as follows:
Joan Smith: aye
Michelle Bollig: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
Motion carried.
SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS
Tami reported that the Executive Committee has not met but will meet once Bob
is well.
Bill stated that there has not been a Development Meeting but explained that staff is looking at Maplewood as a tax credit project for rehabilitation.
Sabrina reported that the Program Management Committee met in early December to discuss the 2007 budget, which was subsequently approved by the Board.
OTHER BUSINESS
Tami confirmed who will be attending NAHRO's 2007 Legislative Conference March
19-21, 2007, and stated that arrangements will be made by staff.
Tami reminded the Board that the 2007 election of officers needs to take place today.
Joan nominated Robert Sandridge as Chair of the Board, Gari seconded the motion. The vote of commissioners was as follows:
Joan Smith: aye
Michelle Bollig: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
Motion carried.
Sandra nominated Joan Smith for Vice-Chair, Gari seconded the motion. The vote of commissioners was as follows:
Joan Smith: aye
Michelle Bollig: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
Motion carried.
The next regular meeting of the Lakewood Housing Authority will be held February 26, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned: 10:10 a.m.
Robert Sandridge - Chair
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Director
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