Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
February 22, 2010
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, Wa.

Chair B. Jo Brewer called the regular February meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on February 22, 2010.

PRESENT ABSENT
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner Adora Greenwood
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Nicole Morgan, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner PUBLIC
Tom Drake, Staff Nelson Graham, Project Manager for Public
Jon Dieter, Staff Facilities district
Dan Freedman, Staff
Selina Nesbit, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Rena Mattison, Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None

CONSENT AGENDA
Review of Minutes for December 2009 Regular Meeting and January 2010 Annual Meeting
Approve December 2009 and January 2010 Financial Statements as presented
Approve December 2009 and January 2010Vouchers as paid
Approve write-off doubtful accounts


A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve consent agenda with no changes made to the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Fischer. Motion passed.


CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT

Chairperson B. Jo Brewer welcomed Nicole Morgan to the Longview Housing Authority Board
Secretary Pegg extended an invitation to all the board members to attend to NAHRO conference April 26 -28 2010.
Secretary Pegg gave an update on the Phoenix House occupancy.
Secretary Pegg gave an update on the 2010 HUD budget .
Chairperson B Jo Brewer reported that they had finished Christina Peggs annual review and they have suggested that she may need a half time Administrative Assistant.
Secretary Pegg gave an update on the CDBG grant for the Stratford building and will attend the Longview city council meeting on March 25, 2010.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Potential Litigation issue –RCW5.60.060(2)(a)(C)
Deferred to the week of March 8-12, 2010

OLD BUSINESS
BOARD DISSCUSSION: Nelson Graham the Project Manager for Public Facilities talked to the board about the renovation issues at Sylvester/Columbia Theatre. No action at this time.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Consider acquisition of real estate- RCW 42.30.110(1)
Adjourned regular meeting at 5:30 for executive session and the reconvened regular meeting at 5:40
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
Rena Mattison and also an update on the SHARE program

NEW BUSINESS
BOARD ACTION: Motion to approve job description and salary range for VA Case Manager

A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer to approve the job description for VA Case Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Morgan. Passed.

BOARD ACTION: Election of officers

Commissioner Ostermiller nominated Commissioner Fischer for Chair.
Chair B Jo Brewer stated she was willing to be the Chair if no one else wanted it and if Commissioner Fischer would like to fill the position she would step down and into the place of Vice Chair
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller to elect Bruce Fischer as Chair and B. Jo Brewer as Vice Chair. Seconded by Commissioner Morgan. Passed

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Development agreement with JPCHA to purchased Pacific Pearl.

A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer to approve the Development agreement with JPCHA to purchase Pacific Pearl. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller.Passed.

STAFF PRESENTATION: Update on Development Projects presented by Dan Freedman. No action taken.


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SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting Date: March 22, 2010

There being no further business to discuss, Chair B. Jo Brewer 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