Housing Authority of the City of Longview

LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, January 12, 2009 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 January 12, 2009.
PRESENT ABSENT
B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Pat Price, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner PUBLIC
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner Numerous public Attendees
Bill Cox, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Marilyn Mayclin, Staff
Billie Brister, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Darla Meade, Staff
Jodie Daggy, 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
Kevin Nixon, Staff
Daniel Ledgett, Staff
Arlin Broadie, Staff
Bob Goldner, Staff
Adam Rothschiller, Staff
Teresa Welter, Staff
Julie Orud, Staff
Bobbi Wilson, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
* None


OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
* None
CONSENT AGENDA:

Review of Minutes for November 24, 2008 Regular Meeting
Approve FY2008 Financial Statements
Approve November 2008 Vouchers as paid

A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion Passed.

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 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.

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

LHA Asset Manager, Katie Wilkie provided updates on the rental properties in Longview, Cathlamet, Woodland, Castle Rock and Kalama.

Tom Drake, Finance Director, presented a financial report on the agency for the 2007 year.
Alexander Kamaunu presented an overview of Financial Education Resource Center.

Chairperson Brewer and Patricia Price presented the Patricia Price award to Gus Nolte for his participation with the Phoenix House.

Jon Dieter presented a Partnership Award to the VFW Hall #3017 and the Ladies Auxiliary for their partnership work with homeless Veterans.

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



SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

Meeting date: January 26, 2009

CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director

BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING

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