Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
March 24, 2008
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

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Chairperson B. Jo Brewer called the regular March meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on March 24, 2008.
PRESENT ABSENT
B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson None
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner PUBLIC
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner None present
Adora Greenwood, Commissioner
Bill Cox, Commissioner
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Sheri Whittington, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Marilyn Mayclin, Staff
Teresa Welter, Staff
Alex Kamaunu, Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
* Chair B. Jo Brewer requested that the 4 motions on the agenda be addressed first due to Commissioner Kosloski having to leave early.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
* None present
CONSENT AGENDA: Review of the Minutes for February 2008.
* Upon review of the regular February Board minutes a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve the February minutes. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
Approve write offs of doubtful accounts in the amount of $1637.00

* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve writing off the books $1637.00 from Accounts Receivable which have been deemed uncollectible, providing a professional collection agency has recorded these debts against the responsible parties. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

Approve the February 2008 Financial Statements and vouchers as paid

* After Board review of the vouchers as paid and financial statements and occupancy report as presented a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve February vouchers as paid and financials and occupancy reports as presented. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)

CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:

OLD BUSINESS
BOARD DISCUSSION: Landlord Conference
* Vickie Rhodes, Housing Assistance Programs Manager presented an update to the Board on the landlord conference stating it turned out very well with 37 present.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on Ready to Rent Program * Vickie Rhodes, Housing Assistance Programs Manager presented an update to the Board on the new Ready to Rent Program.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on FERC * Alex Kamaunu, Executive Director of Financial Education Resource Center presented an update to the Board and informed them of the grants received for counseling.
BOARD ACTION: Adoption of proposed by-law changes
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve some proposed minor changes to the by-laws. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on development projects * Dan Freedman, Asset Development Manager, presented an update to the Board on current development projects.

NEW BUSINESS
BOARD ACTION: Approval of staff recommendations for watch properties
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve the staff recommendations for LHA watch properties. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Approval to increase Asset Development Manager to
full-time position
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Cox to approve the increase for Dan Freedman, Asset Development Manager to a regular, full-time, salaried position. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Approval of Resolution 08-01 authorizing the Director to apply
for resources in conjunction with the development of Veterans Housing
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve Resolution 08-01 authorizing the LHA Director, on behalf of Longview Housing Authority to apply for resources in conjunction with the development of Veteran Housing. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

The Board adjourned into Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Personnel and Real Estate

The Board adjourned out of Executive Session and reconvened the regular Board meeting. Commissioner Fischer moved to approve a 3% step increase for Executive Director, Chris Pegg, retroactive to her anniversary date of 1/1/08 in light of her good performance review. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:
Regular April 2008 Meeting date: May 5, 2008

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


CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director

BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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