July 2023 Minutes

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

                OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

                                July 10, 2023

The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held in the conference room at 40 Broad St., and via Zoom on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Chairman Cacciola called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. 

PRESENT: Phil Cacciola, Chairman; Al Santostefano, Vice Chairman; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Evan Noglow, Commissioner; Senova Stone, Commissioner.

ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; John Rumberger, Asst. Executive Director; Jason Lewellyn, Esq.; Linda Guarino, Section 8 Manager. Marie Webster, Finance Manager

ABSENT: None

After calling the roll, Chairman Cacciola requested a motion to move to #6 E (Personnel) on the agenda.  On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to move item #6 on agenda and go into Executive Session for a personnel matter.

Chairman Cacciola called Executive Session at 5:02 pm.  Chairman Cacciola closed Executive session at 5:33 pm.  There was no action taken or no vote.

Regular meeting resumed at 5:36 pm. 

PUBLIC SESSION:  None.

FOLLOW-UP REPORT:  None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the monthly meeting held on June 12, 2023.

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

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on the June 2023 A/R which shows a decrease of $8,143.43 for CONN 9-2, a decrease of $20,417.00 for Conn 9-3, a decrease of $16,899.67 for Conn 9-4, a decrease of $1.236.00 for CONN-5, a decrease of $5,977.42 for State Family, and a decrease of $5,395.92 for E-101.

LEGAL ACTION:  Atty. Lewellyn reported on the Legal Report of 6/30/23. There were 5 new Summary Process cases opened, and 2 stipulated agreements were entered.

FINANCIAL: Mr. Vasiliou reported that the annual audit has been scheduled.

SECTION 8:  Ms. Guarino reported that there are 800 units in place and the average HAP payment is $894.15. The department is in the process of adding 60 project- based vouchers to the program.

PERSONNEL: See Above

MAINTENANCE:  159 work orders were completed in June.

Monthly Meeting Minutes 7/10/23                                                                                       Page 2

MODERNIZATION:  Monarca Place HVAC/Generator: Awaiting delivery update on remaining equipment to be installed. Marino Manor Expansion:  Interior doors/trim underway. Privacy fence installed and site work on going.  Sbona Tower:  Continuing mock-up of suggested lintel repair. HUD Solar Webinar:  Webinar on July 13 on solar and alternative energy incentives.  Main Street Mixed Use Project:  Phase 3 drilling completed awaiting results.  CBDG Grant: Awaiting notification on submitted applications.

SPECIAL REPORTS:  None

OLD BUSINESS:  None

NEW BUSINESS:  None

OTHER BUSINESS:  None

There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Stone; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at

6:01 pm.

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William Vasiliou

Secretary