Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 22, 2007
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

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Chairperson Brewer called the regular October meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on October 22, 2007.
PRESENT ABSENT
B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson Patricia Price, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, 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
Alex Kamaunu, Staff of FERC

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

APPROVE THE AUGUST 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 Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve August vouchers as paid and financials and occupancy reports as presented. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried. (See list attached)
CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT:
* Chairperson Brewer informed the Board she had the pleasure of attending the Open House for LHA'S first Kelso SHARE home.
* Chairperson Brewer suggested she would like to have all members participate in NAHRO’s Board certification training.

* Secretary Pegg asked Vickie Rhodes, Housing Assistance Programs Manager, to update the Board on the Housing Resource Fair which is scheduled to be held at the CAP office on Friday October 26, 2007 from 12:00-4:00.
OLD BUSINESS: BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on SHARE program, Phoenix House, Electra
* Jon Dieter Program Development Manager gave an update and shared pictures of the first SHARE home in Kelso. Dan Freedman, Asset Development Manager, gave an update of the Phoenix House project. Secretary Pegg gave an update to the Board on the Electra Motel for Veteran housing.
BOARD DISCUSSION: Upcoming Board Retreat
* Secretary Pegg provided the Board a draft agenda for the retreat which is scheduled for November 24th at the Red Lion Inn in Kelso, WA.

NEW BUSINESS :
BOARD ACTION: Election of Officers
* A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to appoint Chairperson Brewer and Vice-Chairperson Fischer for another year. Unanimously approved.
BOARD ACTION: Approval of Resolution 07-18: SEMAP Certification for FY2007
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve Resolution 07-18. Call for discussion, none opposed motion carried.
BOARD DISCUSSION: By-laws review
* Chairperson Brewer proposed the Board form a sub-committee to review and update the LHA By-Laws and present the draft to the Board at the March 2008 meeting. After much discussion the Board selected Commissioner Ostermiller and Commissioner Fischer as the sub-committee members.
BOARD ACTION: Increase approval limit to $2500 for both the Director of Finance
and Program Development Manager to authorize expenditures.
* A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve the expenditure increase to $2500.00 for the Director of Finance and Program Development Manager. Call for discussion, none opposed, motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: None scheduled.


SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:
Board Retreat: November 24, 2007
Meeting date: November 26, 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