Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2013

Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2013

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

March 11, 2013

 

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, March 11, 2013.

Chairman Osborne called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m. and called the roll.

PRESENT: Lee Osborne, Chairman; Evan Noglow, Vice Chairman (late); Sebastian J. Santacroce, Commissioner; Izzi Greenberg,  Commissioner

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

ABSENT: Senova Stone,Commissioner; (excused absences.)

PUBLIC SESSION: NONE

FOLLOW-UP REPORT: NONE

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg; it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the Febraury 14, 2013 special meeting as submitted.

On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Comisssioner Greenberg; it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the February 14, 2013 reshceudled meeting as submitted. Commissioners Noglow and Greenberg abstained from the vote.

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

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on 2/28/2013 A/R which shows increases of $178.33 for Conn 9-2 and $341.75 for MM. Net decreases of $660.13 for Conn 9-3, $1,129.68 for Conn 9-4, $35.48 for Conn 9-5 and $1,681.95 for MR were also noted.

LEGAL ACTION: Attorney Boccalatte stated his 2/22/2013 report shows one small claims action and one state marshal fee charged and $30.00 collected on vacated accounts.

FINANCIAL: On motion by Commissioner Dantacroce, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2013-9 and waive reading of the same.

the amount of rent that is charged. He will keep the Board informed of future developments.

 

RESOLUTION 2013-9

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown has unsuccessfully tried to collect the following Moderate Rental (MR11, MR-11A & MR 47) vacated accounts and;

WHEREAS, the Housing Authorit has deemed these accounts to be uncollectible;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the following vacated accounts totaling $8,785.87 be written off:

 

Name                                                         Address                                            Amount                                   Address      

Thigpen,                                                                 37 Cubeta Road                                      $  677.12                                    Northford
Tamisha                                                                 47 Cubeta Road                                          979.19                                     No Forward
White, Alexis                                                        67 Cubeta Road                                          788.06                                     No Forward
Stevens, Ashley                                                    27 Roger Road                                             135.54                                     New Britain
Fountain, Tara                                                     48 Rogerts Road                                         354.06                                     No Forward
Lombardo, Sally                                                  49 Rogers Road                                             23.42                                     Convalescent
Berry, William                                                     68 Santangelo Cr                                      1,260.44                                    No Forward
Davis, Herema                                                     96 Santangelo Cr                                       3,340.52                                   No Forward
Gaskins, Mary                                                      334 Wadsworth                                         1,227.52                                    Middletown
Teape, Angela
Grand Total                                                                                                                    $8,785.87      

 

On motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2013-10 and waive reading of same.

RESOLUTION 2013-10

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown has unsuccessfully tried to collect the following Marino Manor E101 vacated accounts and;

WHEREAS, the Housing Authorit has deemed these accounts to be uncollectible;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the following vacated accounts totaling $1,571.95 be written off:

 

Name                                                         Address                                     Amount                                      Address     

Marchant, Earl                                      10 Marino Manor                              $  666.99                                          Deceased
Gleaton, William                                    17 Marino Manor                                    845.96                                       Florida
Hart, Carol                                             20 Marino Manor                                   59.00                                          Convalescent

 

Grand Total                                              $1,571.95

 

 

SECTION 8: 797 Section 8 units were under lease as of 3/1/2013.  Funding levels are at 107.28% of budget. Mr. Vasiliou informed the Board that a briefing and voucher release is tentatively scheduled for late March.

PERSONNEL: Mr. Vasiliou informed the Board that the Section 8 department has two new part-time employees.

MAINTENANCE: 229 work orders were completed in February. Vacant unit prep continues at all complexes.

MODERNIZATION: Sbona Tower: MT & TS: Received four (4) RQ’s for security camera upgrade. Rating and ranking taking place. Received energy savings report from HUD Green Technical Assistance. Minor improvements wer identified. MR: Electrical upgrade rebids received. Gibralter awarded the contract. Window/siding/roofs/furnaces project work continues. Received furnace bid specs-being review in house. MM: Eleven (11) bids received for cabinet project – bids being reviewed by architect.

OLD BUSINESS: NONE

NEW BUSINESS: NONE

ANY OTHER BUSINESS: NONE

There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Greenberg; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the monthly meeting at 5:48 p.m.
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William Vasiliou
Secretary