Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 21, 2010
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 March 21, 2011.

PRESENT ABSENT
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Axel Swanson, Commissioner Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Linda Brigham, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Vickie Rhodes, Staff Valerie Footh, Kalama Housing Authority
Selina Nesbit, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION

None

CONSENT AGENDA

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


A motion was made by Commissioner Swanson to approve consent agenda without approval of the February financial statements. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion passed.

CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT

Secretary Pegg reported the government is now operating under continuing resolution. The expiration date on the current continuing resolution is April 8, 2011. The HUD budget cycle for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program runs from January 1through December 31 and the agency is currently operating at FY2010 budget levels. Staff have been running projections and making contingency plans in preparation for possible large cuts to the CY11 budget. Secretary Pegg is scheduled to go to Washington D.C March 25, 2011 to attend the NAHRO Legislative Conference and to meet with elected officials. Secretary Pegg also reported on the status of the Washington State budget which has not passed.
Secretary Pegg reported she hired a temporary grant writer for the Longview Housing Authority.

INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

None


OLD BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Resolution 11-06 approving a loan for the renovation of 33 Avenue house for purpose of housing homeless veterans.

Commissioner Swanson made a motion to approve Resolution 11-06. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion passed.

BOARD DISSCUSSION: Development Department Report

Dan Freedman gave a development update. No action taken

NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval for out of state travel for Dan Freedman

A motion was made by Commissioner Swanson to approve out of state travel for Dan Freedman the week of May 16-20 to attend Neighbor Works Training in Detroit, MI. Seconded by Commissioner Brigham. Motion passed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE

SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

April 25, 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