Housing Authority of the City of Longview

LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, December 17, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Cowlitz Regional Conference Center
1900 7th Ave Longview WA

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Chairperson Brewer called the Annual meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on December 17, 2007.
PRESENT ABSENT
B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Pat Price, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner PUBLIC
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner Wendy Kosloski,
Bill Cox, Commissioner VFW, Staff
Rep. Dean Takko
Tom Drake, Staff Mindi Linquist, Sen. Murray’s staff
Dan Freedman, Staff Rep. Brian Blake
Marilyn Mayclin, Staff Randy Hahn
Billie Brister, Staff Nicole Emery
Katie Wilkie, Staff Julie Hourcle
Vickie Rhodes, Staff Susanne Frerichs, Countrywide Home Loans
Teresa Welter, Staff Theresa Beisse, Country Wide Home Loans
Darla Meade, Staff Shirley Little, John L Scott Real Estate
Pam Anderson, Staff
Jodie Daggy, Staff
Rena Mattison, Staff
Jennie Bergman, Staff
Rosa Hull, Staff
Skip Hyde, Staff
Selina Nesbit, Staff
Kim Stewart, Staff
Sherry Harding, Staff
Becky Phillips Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Arlin Broadie, Staff
Sheri Whittington, Staff
Pam Anderson, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
* None


OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
* None
CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
* Upon review of the regular November meeting minutes, a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve the November minutes. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

APPROVE THE NOVEMBER VOUCHERS
* After Board review of the vouchers as paid, a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Price to approve November vouchers as paid. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)

CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:
* Chairperson Brewer gave praise to the staff, Longview City Council and the LHA Board and stated how proud she is to be involved with LHA. It is an asset in the communities we serve.

OLD BUSINESS:
None
Chairperson Brewer, after adjourning the regular board meeting, opened the Annual Meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.


NEW BUSINESS:
Presentation of Year End Review by LHA Staff

* Secretary Christina Pegg welcomed everyone in attendance and introduced State Representatives, Community Partners, City Officials, VFW staff and
the LHA Board of Commissioners.

* Secretary Christina Pegg gave a progress report on the 10- year strategic plan and business plan.

* Vickie Rhodes, Section 8 Housing Program Manager, gave an update on the Section 8 and other housing assistance programs.

* Program Development Manager, Jon Dieter, presented an overview of the SHARE and Section 8 Homeownership Programs. In attendance was Coray Millsap, Share Section 8 Homeownership Program participant, who shared how her lifetime dream of becoming a homeowner finally came true through this program.

* Dan Freedman, Asset Development Manager, gave a presentation on the Phoenix House project.

* LHA Property Managers, Katie Wilkie and Sheri Whittington, provided updates on the rental properties in Longview, Cathlamet, Woodland, Castle Rock and Kalama.

* Chairperson Brewer, expressing deep appreciation for their services, presented the 2007 partnership awards to John L. Scott Real Estate and Country Wide Home Loans.

* Tom Drake, Finance Director, presented a financial report on the agency for the 2007 year.

The floor was opened to questions. Chairperson Brewer adjourned the meeting.



SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

Meeting date: January 28, 2008

CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director

BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

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Patricia Price, Chairperson Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary