Housing Authority of the City of Longview

MINUTES TO THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LONGVIEW HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
September 26, 2011
At the Longview Housing Authority Offices
1207 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA.

Chair Bruce Fischer called the regular August meeting of the Longview Housing Authority Board of Commissioners to order at 4:00 pm on September 26, 2011.

PRESENT
Bruce Fischer, Commissioner ABSENT
Chris Pegg, Secretary
Wayne Ostermiller, Commissioner
Axel Swanson, Commissioner
Ron Kosloski, Commissioner
B. Jo Brewer, Commissioner
Linda Brigham, Commissioner
Tom Drake, Staff PUBLIC
Vickie Rhodes, Staff
Selina Nesbit, Staff None
Katie Wilkie, Staff
Jon Dieter, Staff
Robert Cummings, Staff


CHANGES & ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

Add motion to approve application for Consolidated Homeless Grant to new business

CONSENT AGENDA

Review of Minutes for August 2011 regular meeting
Approve September 2011 Vouchers as paid

A motion was made by Commissioner Ostermiller to approve consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kosloski. Motion passed.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Approve September 2011 Financial Report and Statements as presented with the updated handout.

A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the September 2011 Financial Report and Statements as presented with the updated handout. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brigham. Motion passed.









CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY REPORT

Chair Bruce Fischer reported that there will be a By Law change recommended at the next FFRC Board meeting that will sever the LHA majority board control of FFRC

Secretary Pegg reported she has been appointed Chair for the NAHRO National Legislative Committee. She has also been appointed to the Housing Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Her involvement as Chair of the Legislative Committee will also make her a member of the NAHRO Board of Governors once again for the coming two years.

INTRODUCTION OF STAFF

Robert Cummings

OLD BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval of holdback amount in the sale of Mint Place.

A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Mint Place that would increase the holdback amount because of additional repair work needed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Swanson .Motion passed.


BOARD DISCUSSION: Status of refinancing of remaining bond properties.

? No action taken on this item.
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NEW BUSINESS

BOARD ACTION: Approval to apply for the Cowlitz County Consolidated Homeless Grant and Document Recording Fees

A motion was made by Commissioner Brewer to approve the application for the Cowlitz County Consolidated Homeless Grant and Document Recording Fees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Swanson. Motion passed.


BOARD ACTION: Approval of new job descriptions
1. Grant Writer
2. Construction Manager
3. Veterans Program Manager

A motion was made by Commissioner Swanson to approve job descriptions for a Grant Writer, Construction Manager, and Veterans Program Manager The motion was seconded by Commissioner Brigham. Motion passed.


BOARD DISCUSSION: Purchase and Sale Agreement for 820 11 .

No action taken on this item.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Update on Special Board Workshop that was held August 29, 2011

No action taken on this item.

BOARD DISCUSSION: Annual Meeting. Tentative dates set for January 23 or 30, 2012.

The annual board meeting will be held on Monday January 23, 2011. Time and location to be announced.

BOARD DISCUSSION: State Audit

No action taken on this item.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

?None

SCEDULING OF NEXT MEETING:

? October 27, 2011 This will be a special meeting because Secretary Pegg will be attending the National NAHRO Conference on the date of the regular monthly board meeting.

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