Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2016
REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN
January 11, 2016
The Monthly Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held at Middletown Housing Authority Board Room,150 William Street, Middletown, Connecticut on Monday, January 11, 2016.
Chairman Noglow called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and called the roll.
PRESENT: Evan Noglow, Chairman; Sebastian Santacroce, Vice Chairman; Phil Cacciola, Commissioner;
ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; Tom Guzzi, Financial Manager; John Rumberger, Facilities Manager; John Boccalatte, Esq.
ABSENT: Senova Stone, Commissioner; Izzy Greenberg, Commissioner (excused absences)
PUBLIC SESSION: NONE
FOLLOW-UP REPORT: NONE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chairman Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2015 meeting.
APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chairman Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted.
ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported A/R shows decrease of $344.98 for Conn 9-2, an increase of $438.51 for Conn 9-3; a decrease of $4,977.14 for Conn 9-4 a decrease of $15.94 for Conn 9-5, and increases of $4,164.22 for MR and $25.00 for E101. This is overall a very good month, given the time of year.
LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Boccalatte stated his 12/30/15 report reflects a relatively slow period as does the collection report, as anticipated during a holiday season.
FINANCIAL: Mr. Guzzi presented a power point presentation outlining the components of the budget for each program.
The CT State Family Management Plan includes a proposed base rent increase for all bedroom sizes that would be effective April 1, 2016. Residents were notified by mail of these proposed increases and of their opportunity to respond/comment in writing, verbally or by attending the December 10, 2015 meeting. One person attended the public session and submitted a written comment. (see attached tenant comment.)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the Connecticut State Family Management Plan for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 which includes a base rent increase of $22 for 1 bedroom apartment, $30 for 2 bedroom apartment and $40 for three bedroom aparment as well as a 1 per cent (1%) increase in the rental calculation. This resolution shall be adopted as submitted.
On motion by Vice Chairman Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Cacciola; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2016-1 (MR Management Plan) and waive reading of same.
The State Elderly (E 101) includes a proposed rent increase for all bedroom sizes that would be effective April 1, 2016. Residents were notified by mail of these proposed increases and of their opportunity to respond in writing, verbally by attending the December 21, 2015 meeting. No one attended the public session nor were any writtent or verbal comments received on this subject.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the Connecticut State Family Management Plan for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 which includes a $50 increase in Base Rent be adopted as submitted.
On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chair Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2016-2 (E 101 Management Plan) and waive reading of same.
RESOLUTION 2016-3
On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chair Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2016-3 (Federal Budget – LIHP) and waive reading of same.(see attached Resolution)
Please note on the agenda it was inadvertently transposed, so that the Resolution 3 did not agree with the appropriate complex name.
SECTION 8: 866 Section 8 units were under lease as of 01/06/2016. Mr. Vasiliou reported that we are incorporating a new model beginning February where monthly briefings will be held, which will allow for a release of 15-20 vouchers per briefing.
PERSONNEL: NONE
MAINTENANCE: 183 work orders were completed in December. Vacant unit prep in process at all complexes.
MODERNIZATION: TS: Roof work had begun on building #5; awaiting close out documents on boiler room; 5 submission from architects were received and reviewed for Marino Manor work; For MR still awating close out documents; work on 2 buildings on Daddario is progressing slowly and duct work on Sunset Ridge is completed. REAC inspection scheduled for March 31, 2016.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE.
NEW BUSINESS: Sec. Vasiliou presented the Annual Plan, which outlines MHA goals/objectives
A public hearing on the Annual Plan was held December 14, 2015 as advertised. No one from the public attended and there were no written comments received. Advisory Board comments were addressed and are available for review as part of the plan.
RESOLUTION 2016-4
On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chair Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2016-4 (Federal Annual Plan) and waive reading of same.(see attached Resolution)
Secretary Vasiliou also presented a thank you card written by the recipient of last year’s Angelo Aresco Scholarship.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chairman Santacroce; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the monthly meeting at 6:19 p.m.
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William Vasiliou
Secretary