Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
November 26, 2007
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

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Chairperson Brewer called the regular November meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on November 26, 2007.
PRESENT ABSENT
B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson Patricia Price, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
Bill Cox, Commissioner PUBLIC
Tom Drake, Staff None Present
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Sheri Whittington, Staff
Dan Freedman, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Marilyn Mayclin, Staff
Arlin Broadie, Staff
Teresa Welter, Staff

CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
* None
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
* None Present
CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
* Upon review of the Regular October Board meeting minutes a motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve the October meeting minutes. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried to approve minutes.

APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER VOUCHERS AS PAID AND FINANCIALS AND OCCUPANCY REPORT AS PRESENTED
* After Board review of the vouchers as paid and financial statements and occupancy report as presented, a motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve September vouchers as paid and financials and occupancy reports as presented. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)


CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:
* Secretary Pegg informed the Board the next LHA staff Community project will be collecting food, clothing, and sleeping bags for the homeless Veterans.
* Secretary Pegg informed the Board that Governor Gregoire is making affordable housing one of her priorities for the coming year
* Secretary Pegg invited the Board to the Economic Summit at the Regional Conference Center on December 6, 2007 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

OLD BUSINESS:
BOARD DISCUSSION: Introduction of William Cox to the LHA Board of
Commissioners
* Secretary Pegg introduced Commissioner Cox to the Board and to the staff in attendance at the meeting.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Update Phoenix House
* Dan Freedman, Asset Development Manager presented an update to the Board on the Phoenix House project.

NEW BUSINESS :
BOARD ACTION: Approval for Executive Director to attend the NAHRO Leadership Retreat in Savannah, GA January 3-6, 2008
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve travel to the NAHRO Leadership Summit in Savannah Georgia on January 4-6 2008 for Executive Director Christina Pegg. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Approval of amended Expense Allowance Policy
* A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller and seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve the amended expense allowance to add Lewis County. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION: Modification of Strategic Plan
* No modifications needed, no action taken.
BOARD ACTION: Approval of Section 8 Administrative Plan revision Resolution 07-19
* Vickie Rhodes, Housing Assistance Program Manager informed the Board of the revision needed in the Administration Plan after much discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and Commissioner Ostermiller to approve the modification to Chapter 3 of the plan. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.
BOARD ACTION: Approval of write-offs in the amount of $3,289
* A motion was made by Commissioner Kosloski and seconded by Commissioner Fischer to approve writing off the books $3,289.00 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.


EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.


SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:
Annual Meeting date: December 17, 2007

There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson 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