Housing Authority of the City of Longview

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

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular November meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on November 22, 2010.

PRESENT ABSENT
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Vickie Rhodes, Staff None Present
Jodie Carter, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Secretary Pegg requested action on the Section 8 Annual Plan for 2011 under Old Business.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION

? No public present

CONSENT AGENDA

Review of Minutes for October 2010 Regular meeting
Approve October 2010 Financial Statements as presented
Approve October 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 – Chairman Fischer reported on his attendance at the NAHRO National Conference in Reno, NV. Secretary Pegg reported on recent activities at the Family Finance Resource Center, the recent negative State budget news and community progress on cold weather shelters.

INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

? No staff introduction


OLD BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Columbia Theatre Lease Agreement

?Waiting for paperwork. No action taken at this time. Action on this item will be moved to the December 2010 Board Meeting.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Housing for the local Homeless Population

?No action taken

BOARD ACTION: Approve Revisions to 5 Year Annual Plan

? A motion was made by Commissioner Brew to approve the Revisions to page 42 of the 5 Year Annual Plan. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion Passed.

NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Surplus Property Action

? A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the Surplus Property Action recommended by staff to declare Mint Place as surplus property. Approval of this recommendation will allow staff to begin work to dispose of this property. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion passed.

BOARD DISCUSSION: FY2010 Annual Meeting

? Longview Housing Authority Annual Meeting will be held January 24, 2011

BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION: Scheduling Election of Officers
?A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to change the By Laws and have the election of Officers at the December Board Meeting.. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Acquisition of Real Estate – Chairperson Fischer publicly announced he would be convening an Executive Session at 4:30 for 30 minutes to discuss acquisition of real estate. At 5:00, Chairperson Fischer announced the Executive Session would be extended for an additional 15 minutes. At 5:15, Chairperson Fischer concluded the Executive Session and reconvened the Regular Meeting of the LHA Board of Commissioners.

Commissioner Brewer moved to approve execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property on Oregon Way. Commissioner Ostermiller seconded the motion. Motion passed.

SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

?Commissioner Brewer made a motion to move the regular board meeting from December 27, 2010 to December 13, 2010. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.


There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson 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