January 2018 Minutes

January 2018 Minutes

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

January 8, 2018

The Monthly Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held at the Middletown Housing Authority Conference Room, 40 Broad Street, Middletown, Connecticut on Monday, January 8, 2018.

Chairman Noglow called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and called the roll.

PRESENT: Evan Noglow, Chairman; Vice Chairman; Phil Cacciola, Commissioner; Senova Stone, Commissioner, Sebastian Santacroce (late arrival)

ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; Tom Guzzi, Financial Manager; John Rumberger, Facilities Manager; John Boccalatte, Esq.

ABSENT: None

PUBLIC SESSION: John Fenner, a tenant from Sbona Tower was present; no comments were made

FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion from Chairman Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the December 11, 2017 meeting.

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

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported that December 31, 2017 A/R report shows a decrease of $1591.42 for Conn 9-2, an increase of $602.88 for Conn 9-3, a decrease of $76.79 for Conn 9-4, an increase of $7.04 for Conn 9-5, a decrease of $7755.03 for MR and an increase of $27.00 for E101. Total receivables were very good for the month of Dec.

LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Boccalatte stated his 12/29/17 report shows a relatively slow month in new court cases, and collections was low.

FINANCIAL: Mr. Guzzi presented a presentation outlining the components of the budget for each program: Federal, State Moderate Rental, State Elderly and Section 8.

Resolution 2018-1

On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2018-1 (Federal Budget-LIHP) as submitted and waive reading of same. (see attached Resolution)

The CT State Family Management Plan includes a proposed base rent increase of $10.00 for all bedroom sizes that would be effective April 1, 2018. Residents were notified by mail of these proposed increases and of their opportunity to respond/comment in writing, verbally or by attending the December 7, 2017 meeting. No one attended the meeting nor were any written or verbal comments received.

RESOLUTION 2018-2

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, 2019 which includes a base rent increase of $10 for each 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartment, shall be adopted as submitted.

On motion by Vice Chairman Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2018-2 (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, 2018. Residents were notified by mail of these proposed increases and of their

opportunity to respond in writing or verbally by attending the December 7, 2017 meeting. No one attended the public session nor were any written or verbal comments received on this subject

Resolution 2018-3

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the Connecticut State Elderly Management Plan for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 which includes a $50 increase in Base Rent be adopted as submitted.

On motion by Vice Chairman Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2018-3 (E 101 Management Plan) and waive reading of the same.

SECTION 8: 852 Section 8 units are in place as of 1/05/18 and $762.30 is the average per unit cost.

PERSONNEL: None

MAINTENANCE: 227 work orders were completed in December.

MODERNIZATION: MR Bathrooms: Universal Flooring is low bidder on vacant bathroom renovations; Capital Fund: Traverse Electrical Switchgear-contact expected to be signed in Jan ’18; Sbona Parking, Entry System and Greenhouse Roofs- Reviewing ESCS close out documents on key fob portion. Sbona A/V system is live and work on Monarca has begun; greenhouse design is underway; price was submitted for Sbona Parking Gates, 3 bids are required per procurement policy. MR SHRP: Pioneer stating they are substantially complete. Final Punch list and Review by CHFA and Architect required to verify.

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 January 8, 2017 as advertised. No one from the public attended and there we no written comments received. Advisory Board comments were addressed and are available for review as part of the plan.

Resolution 2018-4

On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chairman Santacroce, it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2018-4 (Annual Plan) and waive reading of the same. (See attached Resolution)

There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Vice Chairman Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Cacciola; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the Monthly meeting at 5:52 p.m.

 

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William Vasiliou

Secretary