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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-26 Regular Meeting AGENDA GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TH U RSDAY, JAN UARY 26, 2017 AT 4:30 P.M. GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE 131 STARR PLACE, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS CALL TO ORDER CITIZENS COMMENTS REGULAR MEETING 1. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) A. Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet; B. Capital Funds Report and Work in Progress; C. Quarterly Investment Report for 12/31/2016 D. Report of Public Housing Activity and Issues through January 23, 2017 NEW BUSINESS 2. Consideration of the minutes from the December 8, 2016 meeting and take any necessary action. 3. Consideration and discussion of transition plan for the Executive Director position and take any necessary action. 4. Consideration and acceptance of reallocating 2016 Capital Funds from landscaping to shower replacement and flooring; and take any necessary action. 5. Consideration and acceptance of shower replacement bid with Longhorn Plumbing and take any necessary action. 6. Consideration and acceptance of the monthly financial statements for October and November 2016; and take any necessary action. 7. Report from the Senior Advisory Board meeting held December 6, 2016. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE AT(817)488-8132 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY 2017 BY 4:30 P.M. Debra Wells, Executive Director State of Texas County of Tarrant City of Grapevine The Board of Commissioners of the Grapevine Housing Authority met in Regular Session on this the 26th day of January 2017 in the Conference Room of Grapevine Housing Authority, with the following members present to wit: Jane Everett Chair Linda Troeger Vice Chair Karen Rice Finance Officer Bonnie McHugh Commissioner Terri Rushing Resident Commissioner Constituting a quorum, with the following also present: Debra Wells Executive Director Duff O'Dell City Council Liaison Kim McGilvray New Executive Director CALL TO ORDER Chairman Everett called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comment REGULAR MEETING Item #1 Report of the Executive Director (informational Only) A. Rent Delinguency and Information Sheet The Executive Director reported to the Board on the rent delinquencies, number of empty units, work orders and statistical information for the waiting list for Public Housing through December 31, 2016. B. Capital Funds Report and work in progress The Board was provided with the monthly Capital Funds Report including on-going projects and a spreadsheet of expenditures for the insurance claim project. C. Quarterly Investment Report for 12/31/2016 The Board was provided with the Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ending 12/31/2016. D. Report of Public Housing Activity and Issues through January 23, 2017. The Board received a report on Public Housing activity and issues through January 23, 2017. NEW BUSINESS Item #2 Consideration of minutes from the December 8, 2016 meeting The Board was provided with the minutes from the December 8, 2016 meeting for review. There were two corrections noted on page I of the minutes, Commissioner McHugh moved and Commissioner Troeger seconded to accept the minutes for the December 8, 2016 meeting as amended. Ayes: Everett, Troeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. Item #3 Consideration and discussion of transition plan for the Executive Director position The Board was updated on the official start date of the new Executive Director as an exempt part time employee until April 24, 2017 when she will change to full time. It was reported that she will work on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until she goes full time. It was discussed having Debra Wells work on a contract basis until the new Executive Director starts full time. The 2017 budget included funding for overlapping the Executive Director position to allow for training. It was agreed that the contract rate for Debra Wells would be $50 per hour, Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Troeger seconded to approve hiring Debra Wells on a contracted part time basis at a rate of$50 per hour to cover the transition period from February 1, 2017 through April 24, 2017. Ayes: Everett, Troeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed, 2 Item #4 Consideration and acceptance of reallocating 2016 Capital Funds from Landscaping to shower replacement and flooring. The Board was presented with a request to reallocate 2016 Capital Funds to allow for remodeling two of the three bedroom units current in make ready. The request was made due to the condition of the plumbing and bathroom tile, One unit required new flooring due to loose tiles. It was explained that it is necessary to reallocate, funds from landscaping to dwelling structures under the 2016 Capital Funds. Commissioner McHugh moved and Commissioner Rushing seconded to reallocate 2016 Capital Funds from landscaping to dwelling structure for shower replacement and flooring replacement. Ayes: Everett, Traeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. Item #5 Consideration and acceptance of shower replacement bid with Longhorn Plumbing The Board was provided with bid proposals to replace the two showers, in the three bedroom units currently in make ready. The bid submitted by Longhorn Plumbing was the lowest and most acceptable bid. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Traeger second to accept Resolution 17-01 accepting Longhorn Plumbing bid for replacement of two showers. Ayes: Everett, Troeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed Item #6 Consideration and acceptance of the monthly financial statements for October and November 2016 The Board was provided with electronic monthly financial statements for October and November 2016. Commissioner Rice reviewed the financial statements and found them to be acceptable. 3 Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Traeger seconded to accept the monthly financial statements for October and November 2016 as presented. Ayes: Everett, Traeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed Item #7 Report from the Senior Advisoa Board meeting held December 6, 2016, The Board was provided a report from Linda Traeger, Ex Of icio to the Senior Advisory Board from the meeting on December 6, 2016. Commissioner Traeger updated the group on the progress of the burned unit and new Executive Director. No action taken ADJOURNMENT Commissioner McHugh moved and Commissioner Rice seconded that the, meeting be adjourned. Ayes: Everett, Traeger, Rice, McHugh & Rushing Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 5.30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH 2017. APPROVED: C.-AA, �a e Everett, Chair ATTEST: Kim McGilvray� Executive Director 4