Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2012 – Middletown Housing Authority

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Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2012

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

August 13, 2012

The Monthly Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held at the Senior Center Meeting Room, 150 William Street, Middletown, Connecticut on Monday, August 13, 2012.

Chairman Osborne called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and called the roll.

PRESENT: Lee Osborne, Chairman; Evan Noglow, Vice Chairman; Sebastian J. Santacroce, Commissioner; Senova Stone, Commissioner

ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; Thomas Guzzi, Financial Manager; Attorney John Boccalatte

ABSENT: Izzi Greenberg, Commissioner (excused absence.)

PUBLIC SESSION: None

FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Noglow; it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the July 9, 2012 meeting as submitted.

APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Noglow; it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on 7/31/2012 A/R which shows increases of $265.12 for Conn 9-2, $585.36 for Conn 9-3, $363.42 for Conn 9-4, $154.60 for MR and $304.16 for E101. There was no change at Conn 9-5.

LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Boccalatte stated his 7/31/2012 report shows 1 wage attachment and 1 small claims action started and $182.46 collected on vacated accounts.

FINANCIAL: Mr. Guzzi presented the quarterly statements for the State of CT complexes for the period ending 6/30/2012. E101 (Marino Manor) showed a net gain of $4,818.25 for the period. Retained earnings are adequate. Moderate Rental showed a net gain of $19,931.28 for the period. Retained earnings are adequate.

On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Noglow; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2012-11 and waive reading of same.

RESOLUTION 2012-11

At the August 13, 2012 monthly meeting of the board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown, the following resolutions were offered, seconded and adopted:

BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board are herby jointly and severally authorized to take such actions and to executed such documents as they deem necessary or desirable in order to carry out the intent of the foregoing reslutions and required under the Plan to make the Plan fully effective in accordance with its terms and intent.

SECTION 8: 743 Section 8 units were under lease as of 8/1/2012. 78 Enhanced vouchers (Carabetta) were under lease as of 8/1/2011. Funding levels are at 153.24% of budget.

Mr. Vasiliou reported that the release of vouchers two months ago has resulted in 38 new leases for the month of August. The next briefing and voucher release will be held in October. He also reported that he has requested and received permission from HUD to project base 50 vouchers. There is a bidding process that has been advertised for the implementation of these vouchers. An independent panel will review and award the vouchers to the selected parties. MHA will apply for 40 vouchers to project base E101 (Marino Manor.)

PERSONNEL: NONE

MAINTENANCE: 163 work orders were completed in July. Vacant unit prep continues at the Moderate Rental complex.

MODERNIZATION: Sbona Tower: Awaiting final paperwork from Quality Improvements to release retainage. MR: Basement window replacement continues.

Mr. Vasiliou reported that he has met with DECD/CHFA regarding the revitalization monies that were awarded to MHA. This revitalization work will be done in four (4) phases: (1) rewiring of all remaining units, (2) reroofing of all buildings, (3) replacement furnaces in all remaining units and (4) replacement siding, insulation and windows.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS: On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Stone: it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2012-12 and waive reading of same.

RESOLUTION 2012-12

I, Lee Osborne, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Middletown Housing Authority, a Municipal housing authority organized and existing under Chaper 128 of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, (Second Party), DO HEREBY certify that the following is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly adpoted at a meeting convened on Monday, August 13, 2012 at which meeting a duly constituted quorum of the Board of Commissioners was present and acting throughout and that such resolution has not been modified, rescinded or revoked and is at present in full force and effect:

RESOLVED that the Executive Director, William Vasiliou, is empowered to execute and deliver in the name and on behalf of the “Second Party” a certain agreement with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation known as file Number 82-86-41A.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Noglow; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the month meeting at 6:02 p.m.

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William Vasiliou
Secretary