Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
April 25, 2011
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular March meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on April 25, 2011.

PRESENT ABSENT
Chris Pegg, Secretary Axel Swanson, Commissioner
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Linda Brigham, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Vickie Rhodes, Staff Melissa Taylor, Council of Governments
Selina Nesbit, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Daniel Ledgett, Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION

None

CONSENT AGENDA

Review of Minutes for March 2011board meeting
Approve February 2011 Financial Statements
Approve write-off doubtful accounts for March 2011
Approve March 2011 Vouchers as paid


A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve consent agenda with the change to remove the March financial statements from the consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Brigham. Motion passed.


CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT





INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

Daniel Ledgett


OLD BUSINESS


BOARD PRESENTATION: Cowlitz Housing First! Coalition 10 Yr. Plan- Melissa Taylor, Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Council of Governments
Melissa Taylor gave a presentation on the Cowlitz Housing First 10 Yr plan to end homelessness.
No action taken


NEW BUSINESS


BOARD DISCUSSION: CY2011 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program CY2011 Budget cuts
Secretary Pegg informed the Board about budget cuts to the Section 8 program administrative fees as a result of the recently approved FY2011 federal budget. Secretary Pegg reminded the Board the Section 8 program is funded on a calendar year basis so this reduction is retroactive to 1/1/2011. Staff presented the proposed plan of action for dealing with the cuts in the current funding cycle while reminding the Board that final notice from HUD has not yet been received. The Board concurred with the staff recommendation as presented. ? No formal action was taken.

BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION: Strategic Planning Session
Commissioner Brewer made a motion to table the scheduling of the Strategic Planning Session until the May 2011 board meeting so that Secretary Pegg can poll the Board about available dates that work for the majority of Board members and staff. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.

BOARD ACTION: Section 8 Administrative Plan Changes
Commissioner Brewer made a motion to pass the Section 8 Administrative Plan changes as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.


EXECUTIVE SESSION: To consider sale of real estate
Executive session from 6:30p.m to 6:40p.m.

Chairperson Fischer reconvened the regular meeting. No action was taken as a result of the Executive session.

SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

May 23, 2011

There being no further business to discuss, Chair Fischer adjourned the regular board meeting.



CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director


BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES


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Bruce Fischer, Chairperson Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary