MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 22, 2006
At the Longview
Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, Wa.
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Chairperson Price called the regular May meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on May 22, 2006.
PRESENT ABSENT
Pat Price, Chairperson
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
Brian Ellefson, Commissioner PUBLIC
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner Kirsten Cowden, CB Richard Ellis
OdessaBrown, Commissioner Joel Ing, Catapult Development
Marilyn Mayclin, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Arlin Broadie, Staff
Sheri Whittington, Staff
CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
* Secretary Pegg requested the discussion on Common Ground be added to old business and the update on the rehab progress of Columbia View Harbor/ Riverview be moved to the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Kosloski requested real estate Executive Session be added to the meeting
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
* None
CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR MAY REGULAR MEETING:
* Upon review of the regular meeting minutes, a motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson to approve the May minutes. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
APPROVE THE MAY VOUCHERS & FINANCIALS AS PRESENTED:
* After Board review of the vouchers as paid and financial statements, a motion was made by Commissioner Brewer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve May vouchers as paid and financials as presented. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)
CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:
* Secretary Pegg introduced the new Commissioner Odessa Brown.
* Secretary Pegg gave the Board an update on the grant funding received to date in the amount of $244,286.00.
* Secretary Pegg gave an update on the last meeting regarding the Mayors Homeless Task Force.
* Secretary Pegg and Jon Dieter, Program Development Manager has been working on doing transitional housing program and supportive services for Veterans.
* Secretary Pegg and Richard Kirk Director of Community House on Broadway are working together on a flexible funding program.
OLD BUSINESS:
BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on Columbia View Harbor/ Riverview Rehab
* Kirsten Cowden of CB Richard Ellis, Construction Project Manager for Riverview and Columbia View Apartments rehabilitation gave an update on the rehab project. After much discussion, no action taken
BOARD DISCUSSION: Communication Plan
* Secretary Pegg referred to the Communication Plan developed by Wiley Brooks Communication Strategy Consultant and made some recommendations to the Board to help with public relations. After discussion, no action taken
BOARD DISCUSSION: Common Ground
* Secretary Pegg gave an update on the progress of the purchase or building of the property for the Common Ground project. After discussion, no action taken
NEW BUSINESS:
BOARD ACTION: Approval of Expense Allowance for Homeownership Coordinator
* A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer and seconded by Commissioner Ellefson to approve an expense allowance of $50.00 per month for a total of $600.00 for Homeownership Coordinator. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Approval to enter into Contract with Washington State Dept. of Community, Trade and Economic Development for Administration of HOPWA funds for Southwest Washington.
* A motion was made by Commissioner Ellefson and seconded by Commissioner Brewer to authorize Chris Pegg Executive Director to apply for the regional HOPWA grant. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Strategic Plan Retreat
* Secretary Pegg stated she will set up some tentative dates for the Retreat. After discussion, no action taken.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Real Estate
SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:
Meeting date: June 26, 2006