Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHOURITYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 29, 2008
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

Chair B. Jo Brewer called the regular August meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on September 29, 2008.

B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson Adora Greenwood, Commissioner
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
William Cox, Commissioner
Chris Pegg, Secretary Public
Tom Drake, Staff Marcel Goulet, FFRC
Vickie Rhodes, Staff Alexander Kamaunu, FFRC
Jon Dieter, Staff
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Bobbi Wilson, Staff

& Additions to the Agenda
None

for Public Discussion
None presented

Agenda
Review of Minutes for August 2008 Regular Meeting
Approve August 2008 Financial Statements and Vouchers as paid
Approve write-off of doubtful accounts in the amount of $3473.00

A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve the Minutes and Financial Statements as presented. Motion Passed.

A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to approve the write-off of doubtful accounts as listed. Motion Passed.

and Secretary Report
Secretary Pegg informed the Board that training on Roberts Rule of Order Training is set to be held locally. Commissioner Kosloski and Staff Bobbi Wilson plan on attending.

Secretary Pegg informed the board Katie Wilkie has been hired as the Asset Manager for the Longview Housing Authority. Although several people were interviewed, Katie was the clear choice.


Secretary Pegg passed out the agenda for the joint LHA/FFRC workshop scheduled for October 1.

Secretary Pegg announced that the state of Washington is set to receive a $28 million grant through a recently passed housing bill that can be used for a wide variety of related to foreclosure. This is double the amount anticipated by the State. The Longview Housing Authority will be working on proposals to submit for some of the monies.

Chairperson Brewer attended the Veteran Stand Down; she reported that 107 veterans were served. Many of the first veterans of the day returned in the afternoon with friends that needed the services. This is one of the highest turnouts reported for similar events around the state.

Business
BOARD DISCUSSION: Katie Wilkie presented updates on the Stratford Arms Repairs
BOARD DISCUSSION: Chris Pegg presented updates on Development Projects
BOARD DISCUSSION: Jon Dieter presented updates on VA Per Diem Project

Business
BOARD DISCUSSION/ACTION: JPCHA Tax Credit Development – proposed to build a 28 unit facility in South Bend to house domestic violence victims. A motion was made by Commissioner Fischer and seconded by Commissioner Kosloski to table the discussion until the next regular board meeting.

Session
Real Estate

The Board adjourned out of Executive Session and reconvened the regular board meeting.

BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Fischer made a motion to approve entering into a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Dennis C. Nyberg and Laura Nyberg for the property located at 107 18th Ave., Longview, WA for an amount not to exceed $60,000.Commissioner Kosloski seconded the motion.Motion passed.

of Next Meeting: Regular Meeting Date: October 27, 2008

There being no further business to discuss, Chairperson Brewer adjourned the regular board meeting.

BOARD APPROVAL OF MINUTES





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B. Jo Brewer, Chairperson Attest: Christina M. Pegg, Secretary