September 2021 Minutes

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN

  September 13, 2021

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, September 13, 2021.

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

PRESENT: Sebastian Santacroce, Vice-Chairman; Larry Riley, Commissioner.; Phil Cacciola, Commissioner

ALSO PRESENT: Evan Noglow, Chairman; Senova Stone, Commissioner; William Vasiliou, Secretary; John Rumberger, Asst. Executive Director; Christine Juraska, Finance Manager; Jason Lewellyn, Esq.

ABSENT:  None

PUBLIC SESSION:  None

FOLLOW-UP REPORT:  None

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the August 9, 2021 meeting.

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

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on August 2021 A/R which shows an decrease of $310.49 for CONN 9-2, an increase of $236.31 for Conn 9-3, an increase of $4169.41 for Conn 9-4, no change for CONN-5, an increase $1,583.56 for State Family, and a decrease of $46.54 for E-101.  

LEGAL ACTION:  Atty. Lewellyn reported on his report dated 8/31/21.  There are two mediations for Serious Nuisance cases that will both result in trials. An update regarding status of evictions in CT was also given.

FINANCIAL: New staff accountant continues to progress.

SECTION 8:  Mr. Vasiliou reported that there are 802 units in place. The large increase is due to PBV applications that have been processed.  The department continues to have briefings to release units.

PERSONNEL:  None.

MAINTENANCE:  118 work orders were completed in July.

MODERNIZATION:  Sbona Elevator: Fire Suppression is 90% complete in penthouse; reviewing certified payroll.  Maplewood Window /Door Replacement: Mock- up installed and under review by architect.  Traverse Door Replacement:  Entry Door mock-up installed, awaiting architect review. Sbona Tower Lobby Renovation:  Mailboxes installed; final painting and flooring underway.  

Monthly Meeting Minutes 9/13/21                                                                      Page 2

Modernization Cont.:

Monarca Place HVAC/Generator: A/E HVAC RFQ, sending scope and budget proposals for short listed firms. Marino Manor Expansion: Planning and Zoning Office reviewed on 9/2.  Design team tweaking proposed layouts per P/Z recommendations.

SPECIAL REPORTS:  None

OLD BUSINESS:   Notice of public hearing was published in Middletown Press, and Zoom meeting was held for Moving To Work endeavor.

NEW BUSINESS:  None

OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Vasiliou noted that the Housing Authority received a thank you note for the success of the Summer Concert Series at Spear Park.

There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Riley; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:27pm.

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William Vasiliou

Secretary