HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-01-24 Regular MeetingState of Texas
County of Tarrant
City of Grapevine
The Board of Commissioners of the Grapevine Housing Authority met in Regular
Session on this the 24th day of January, 2002 in the Conference Room of Grapevine
Housing Authority with the following members present to wit:
Marian Nicastro Chair
Lloyd Latta, Jr. Vice Chair
Linda Robbins Financial Officer
Rev. L. E. Holmes Commissioner
Doris Waite Commissioner
Constituting a quorum, with the following also present:
Debra L. Welts Secretary
William Gaither City Adm. Director
Sharron Spencer Liaison Mayor's Office
GHA Staff
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Marian Nicastro called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
ITEM #1 Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet
The Secretary reported to the Board of Commissioners on the rent delinquencies, number
of empty units, and statistical information on the waiting list for Public Housing from
12/10/2001 to 01/24/2002. There are zero delinquency rents in Public Housing. Tenant
#46 is repaying GHA for the installation of a 220 outlet installed by an electrical
contractor. Tenant #45 has worked off the repayment for back rent by cleaning the
vacated unit on Texas Street. Also reported was the statistical information for the Section
8 Program, including 81 vouchers leased up, number of applicants on the waiting list, and
the Portability and Receipts report.
Item #2 Operations:
a. HUD Physical Inspection Scores for 2001
The Secretary reported the HUD scores of 93 for Development 001 and 92 for
Development 002. A discussion was held over various negative points such as
trip hazard caused by co -axial cables, stoves not working, loose handrails,
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sidewalks, etc. The Secretary reported that all noted exceptions have been
corrected. The HUD Inspector stated that the Public Housing Units are in very
good condition.
b. Update on Capital Projects
The Secretary reported that the plumbing contract has been finished. The
plumbing contractor will give GHA a list of items that need to be addressed.
All wall heaters have been replaced. Rain gutters and exterior painting will be the
next project to go out for bid.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1 Consideration and approval of Minutes for Board Meeting held
December 6, 2001 and take any necessary action.
Commissioner Holmes made a motion that the minutes be accepted as written.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins, Holmes, & Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion Passed.
Item #2 Consideration and approval of 2002 Operating Budget and take any necessary
action.
The Secretary reported the 2002 Operating Budget to the Board of Commissioners.
The 2002 Operating Budget was prepared by Miller & Associates based on figures
forwarded from the Executive Director. This budget will be short $30,976.00 which will
come out of the reserves. HUD allows reserves of 40% to 100%, GHA has 94% reserves.
Had the $30,000 not been used, GHA would have gone over the 100% mark and face
being penalized by HUD. A discussion was held regarding the items on the 2002 budget.
Commissioner Latta made a motion to accept the 2002 Budget as presented.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins, Holmes, & Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
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Item #3 Consideration and discussion of closing the Public Housing and Section 8
Waiting Lists until June 1, 2002.
The Secretary reported to the Board of Commissioners the need to close the waiting lists
for Public Housing and Section 8. Discussion was held on the benefits of closing the
waiting lists.
Vice Chair Latta made a motion to close the Public Housing and Section 8 waiting lists
until June 1, 2002.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins, Holmes, & Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion passed
Item #4 Report from the Resident Advisory Meeting held December 12, 2001
Minutes from the December Resident Advisory Board meeting were reviewed.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Holmes made a motion to adjourn the board meeting.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins, Holmes, & Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 P.M.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 22TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2002.
APPROVED:
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Marian Nicastro, Chair
ATTEST:
Debra L. Wells, Secretary
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