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 MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

June 25, 2007

At the Longview Housing Authority Offices

1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

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Chairperson Brewer called the regular June meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on June 25, 2007.

PRESENT                                         

B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson                              ABSENT                                                     

Chris Pegg, Secretary                                     Ron Kosloski, Commissioner                

Pat Price, Commissioner

Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner                                                                                     

Bruce Fischer, Commissioner

Tom Drake, Staff

Vickie Rhodes, Staff 

Sheri Whittington, Staff                                   PUBLIC                                      

Marilyn Mayclin, Staff                                     Dan Freedman, Common Ground

Jon Dieter, Staff                                              Leon Wildon, VFW                                                      

 

                                                                                                                                                                                       

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:

*   None

 

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:

 *   None Present

CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

*   Upon review of the Regular April Board meeting minutes a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Price to approve the April meeting minutes. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried to approve minutes

 

APPROVE THE APRIL & MAY VOUCHERS AS PAID AND FINANCIALS AND OCCUPANCY REPORT AS PRESENTED

*      After Board review of the vouchers as paid and financial statements and occupancy report as presented, a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve April & May vouchers as paid and financials and occupancy reports as presented.  Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)

 

CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:   

*       Secretary Pegg informed the Board of progress made on the transition of project-based certificate contracts to project-based voucher contracts.  Language was included in the 2007 appropriations bill to allow for a seamless transition which will reduce cost and stress for tenants living in the units.

 PUBLIC HEARING - 2008 Annual Plan

Chairperson Brewer called the Public Hearing on the 2008 Annual Plan to order.  There being no public present, Chairperson Brewer adjourned the Public Hearing.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

BOARD ACTION:  Approval of 2008 HUD Section 8 Annual Plan Resolution 07-10               

*    A motion was made by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2008. The only change is to include proposed project basing of 16 units at the Eagles Apartments in Raymond Washington. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

BOARD ACTIONBudget Amendment – Resolution 07-07

*   Tom Drake, Finance Director, presented the amended budget to the board. A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Price to approve the amended budget Resolution 07-07 with the housing choice revenue & expenses change of $508,897.00.   Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.                                                 

BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on development projects – Phoenix House, SHARE

Mod Rehab complex

*    Dan Freedman, Common Ground of Washington, presented an update to the Board on the Phoenix House. Secretary Pegg informed the Board that we are currently backing out of the purchase of the Mod Rehab (Olympic Court Apartments) due to lack of funding.  Jon Dieter, Program Development Manager, presented an update on the progress of the SHARE program stating our agency has been awarded $414,700 in funds from the Washington State Housing Trust Fund to expand our current SHARE program to Cowlitz and Lewis Counties.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on Eagles Apartments and Columbia View/Riverview rehab.

*    Sheri Whittington Property Manager, presented an update to the Board on the Eagles Apartments in Raymond Washington.  She also discussed progress to date on of the rehab of Columbia View and Riverview Apartments.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Family Finance Resource Center

*    Secretary Pegg presented an update on the former Caring Pregnancy space in the Stratford Building stating the space is currently in the process of rehab to prepare for Family Finance Resource Center.           

 

NEW BUSINESS :

BOARD ACTION:  Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement for Veteran’s

      Housing Resolution 07-11

*     A motion was made by Commissioner Price and seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement of the Electra Motel located at 1744 10th Ave Longview Washington. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.                                                                                                   

 BOARD ACTION:  Approval to hire Development Manager

*   Tabled for July meeting                     

BOARD DISCUSSION:  Dedication of Eagle Pointe Community Center

*    Secretary Pegg informed the Board that she would like to formally dedicate the Community Center at Eagle Pointe Village in Cathlamet, Washington to our first on site managers, Jack and Geri Cathey.

 

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Designated Agent with County Auditor’s Office

*      A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve designation of the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Longview as designated agent in compliance with RCW 4.96.020. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.          

 BOARD ACTION:  Approval of Resolution 07-09 authorizing revision of the

  Section 8 Administrative Plan

*      A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve the modification of the agency Administration Plan to read 3 years instead of 5 years for denial of criminal activity. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

 BOARD ACTION:  Write off of doubtful accounts

*        A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve the write off of $1968.00 from Accounts Receivable which have been deemed uncollectible, providing a professional collection agency has recorded these debts against the responsible parties.  Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried.                                                      

 

                                                                                          

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

 None

 

SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

Meeting date: July 23, 2007

 

 

There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson Brewer adjourned the regular board meeting.

 

        

CHRISTINA M. PEGG,

Executive Director

 

BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES                                                                       

 

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B.Jo Brewer Chairperson                                    Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary