Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
May 24, 2010
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular May meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on May 24, 2010.

PRESENT ABSENT
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
Nicole Morgan, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Selina Nesbit, Staff None
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Gary Gray, Staff
Alex Kamaunu, FFRC Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
? None

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None Present

CONSENT AGENDA
Review of Minutes for May 2010 Regular meeting
Approve May 2010 Financial Statements as presented
Approve May 2010 Vouchers as paid
Approve write-off doubtful accounts


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


CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT


Secretary Pegg reported that the Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at the Red Lion in Kelso June 3, 2010 from 11:45-1:30 for the state of the county report .
Secretary Pegg reported that Katie Wilkie and she are working closely with Gus Nolte and staff from DAPC to get the Phoenix House to full occupancy.
Secretary Pegg reported the advertisement for the property manager position for the Pacific Pearl will be closing Friday the 28 of May.
Secretary Pegg reported that two LHA staff have applied for the Maintenance Position. Interviews have not been done yet ,as they are still putting an interview team together.

INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

Gary Gray


NEW BUSINESS

NONE


OLD BUSINESS

STAFF REPORT: Secretary Pegg reported on the dedication of the new permanent supportive housing project in South Bend, the Pacific Pearl. About sixty five people attended the ceremony in South Bend including several State and local dignitaries. Lease up is underway. No action taken.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Conversion of all LHA rental units to non smoking. No action taken.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Secretary Pegg announced the public hearing for the annual plan would take place during the June Board meeting. The Board discussed recommendations received last year from community members and options for preferences on the waiting list and the impact this would have. No action taken.

STAFF PRESENTATION: Dan Freedman presented the development report. He also announced the Open House for Reliable Place will be held June 8, 2010 from 12-5. He invited all Board members to attend. No action taken.

STAFF PRESENTATION: Tom Drake reported on the LHA annual audit. LHA once again had a clean audit with no findings. The State Auditors office reported this is the 15 year for clean audits for LHA, which is as far back as they have saved data. No action taken.


SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting Date: June 28, 2010

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



CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director


BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES


________________________________ ________________________________
Bruce Fischer, Chairperson Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
June 28, 2010
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular June meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on June 28, 2010.

PRESENT ABSENT
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner Nicole Morgan, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Selina Nesbit, Staff Melissa Taylor
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
? None

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
None

CONSENT AGENDA
Review of Minutes for May 2010 Regular meeting
Approve May 2010 Financial Statements as presented
Approve May 2010 Vouchers as paid
Approve write-off doubtful accounts


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


CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT


Secretary Pegg reported that she, Vickie Rhodes, and Jon Dieter attended the Veterans Housing Summit in SeaTac on June 2, 2010 with a large gathering of people from a broad cross section of the state. The people that attended were broken up into four different work groups with a goal of finding what issues veterans were facing, what services were needed and what types of funding is available. The federal goal is to end homelessness among veterans within five years.
Secretary Pegg reported that our agency has been selected to participate in AmeriCorps program and that Gary Gray will be working with us on Veterans services again. We will also be contracting for a second person to continue doing Veterans outreach to a larger geographical area.
Secretary Pegg reported that Longview Housing Authority has received official word that we have been awarded funds to support HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Initiative. The funding will provide housing for 25 veterans.
Secretary Pegg reported that the grand opening for both Pacific Pearl in South Bend and Reliable Place in Centralia were well attended and went off without a hitch.
Secretary Pegg reported that we are nearly full at Phoenix House and should be full by July.
Secretary Pegg reported that Vickie Rhodes will be submitting a grant application for additional vouchers for non-elderly, disabled persons. LHA will be applying for 100 vouchers.
Secretary Pegg reported that no qualified applicants applied for the property management position at Pacific Pearl so the job will remain open until a qualified person applies and is hired.


INTRODUCTION OF STAFF
NONE

PUBLIC HEARING - HUD Annual Plan

Melissa Taylor from the Council of Governments presented the Council’s recommendations to the Longview Housing Authority Annual Plan.



OLD BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Resolution 10-09- HUD Annual Plan.
A motion to approve the HUD Annual Plan was made by Commissioner Brewer. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Passed

BOARD DISCUSSION: Approval of Resolution 10-10 – Banking Resolution.
A motion to approve the banking resolution was made by Commissioner Brewer. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Passed

STAFF PRESENTATION: Dan Freedman gave a development update on all properties. No action taken.


NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Purchase/Sale Agreement for Woodland Property
A motion to approve the purchase/sale agreement for the Woodland property was made by Commissioner Brewer. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Passed.

BOARD ACTION: Approval of partial deferral of development fee for Reliable Place
A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the partial deferral of development fee for Reliable Place. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Passed.

BOARD ACTION: Request for Interim withdrawal for FSS participant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve an Interim withdrawal of funds for a FSS participant. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Passed.

SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting Date: July 28, 2010

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



CHRISTINA M. PEGG,
Executive Director


BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES


________________________________ ________________________________
Bruce Fischer, Chairperson Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary