Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
October 25, 2010
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular October meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on October 25, 2010.

PRESENT ABSENT
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Selina Nesbit, Staff Linda Brigham
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Jason McVey, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

? New Business: BOARD ACTION: Approval for out of state training


OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION
?Linda Brigham introduced herself to the board. She is a participant in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and has applied for the resident Commissioner position on the Board. She has volunteered for many community projects and is very involved in the community.

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


?A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve consent agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Brewer. Motion passed.








CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT


Secretary Pegg reported the City of Longview passed a ordinance making it a criminal offense to sleep or store personal belongings on public property. This ordinance is directed at the number of homeless people sleeping in downtown areas.


INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

?Jason McVey – Vet Works Job Site Foreman


OLD BUSINESS


BOARD ACTION: Follow up on the Strategic planning retreat

?The board and staff discussed plans for carrying out a variety of business activities to capitalize on the core strengths of the organization using the Incubator Leveraging System presented by the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority staff during the strategic planning retreat. Commissioner Kosloski presented a model of the program based upon current and future business activities of LHA. Board members and staff expressed their strong support for this business model and staff agreed to come back to the Board with a more detailed plan for carrying out these ideas in the coming months. Commissioner Ostermiller stated his desire to formally memorialize the Board’s support of this future business model. A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller that the LHA Board of Commissioners acknowledge and support LHA staff and its affiliates to begin to take strong steps to become financially viable without relying exclusively on government funding. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Brewer. Motion passed.

BOARD ACTION Approval of Safety Policy

?A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the Safety Policy with an amendment made by Commissioner Kosloski to include a reference to the LHA Drug Free Policy. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.


NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Adoption of FY2011 Capital Budgets: Resolution 11-3
? A motion was made by Commissioner Kosloski to approve Resolution 11-3 FY2011 Capital Budgets. Seconded by Commissioner Brewer with a correction to page 87 line item. Motion passed.

BOARD ACTION: Approval of Section 8 Administrative Plan updates: Resolution 11-1
?A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve Resolution 11-1: the Section 8 Administrative Plan updates. Seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion passed.

BOARD REVIEW: Authorization to create a new position.
? Tabled for further review until the November 2011 Board Meeting.

BOARD REVIEW: Final form of 2011 Budget.
? Director of Finance Tom Drake presented the final form of the 2011 Budget to all Board members. There were no changes to the budget as adopted at the prior meeting therefore no action was necessary.

BOARD ACTION: Approval of SEMAP Certification Resolution 11-2
?A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve Resolution 11-2: SEMAP (Section 8 Management Assessment Program) Certification. Seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed

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BOARD ACTION: Approval for out of state travel

? A motion was made by Commissioner B. Jo Brewer to approve out of state travel for Daniel Ledgett and Kevin Nixon to travel to California for training. Motion seconded by Commissioner Ostermiller. Motion passed.



SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING: Regular Meeting Date: November 22, 2010

There being no further business to discuss, Chair 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