HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-21 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 21st day of October 2002 in the Conference Room of Grapevine
Housing Authority with the following members present to wit:
Marian Nicastro Chair
Linda Robbins Financial Officer
Cathy Martin Commissioner
Doris Waite Commissioner
Constituting a quorum, with the following present:
Debra Wells Secretary
Bill Gaither City Adm. Director
Sharron Spencer City Council Liaison
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nicastro called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY (INFORMATION ONLY)
Item 1Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet.
The Secretary reported to the Board of Commissioners the rent delinquencies, number of
empty units, and statistical information on the waiting list for Public Housing from
September 10, 2002 to October 18, 2002. Tenant #42 has signed a repayment agreement
for an additional $25.00 above her rent. Tenant #42 will also be moving into a one -
bedroom unit. Tenant #74 is consistently paying on the repayment agreement.
There are two vacancies that are scheduled for move -ins.
Statistics for the Section 8 program were reported, including 77 leased up vouchers, two
port outs, and 1 client paying full rent. There are 103 Grapevine residents on the waiting
lists.
Item 2 Operations.
a. 2001 Resident Assessment Performance.
Grapevine Housing Authority received high scores as a result of the Real
Assessment Center rating of resident satisfaction.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 1 Consideration of Minutes for the October 1, 2002 Board Meeting and take any
necessary action.
Commissioner Martin abstained from voting on the approval of the September 12, 2002
minutes.
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to accept the minutes as revised.
Commissioner Waite seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Robbins, Martin, and Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: Holmes
Motion passed.
Item 2 Consideration and discussion of the 2003 Budget and take any necessary action
related to the adoption of the Budget.
The Secretary reported on the 2003 Budget. The 2003 Budget was created without
payroll increases, as the City will not be increasing salaries for the 2003 fiscal year;
however the Secretary recommended a two or three percent raise for the support staff.
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to accept the budget as presented with the
exception of a 3% raise for the two employees.
Commissioner Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Robbins, Martin, and Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: Holmes
Motion passed.
Item 3 Review and discussion of the 2003 Section 8 Budget.
No action taken.
Item 4 Consideration and discussion of Lawn Service Contract and take any necessary
action.
The Secretary presented Bid #02-04 MPA&O Landscape as the lowest and best bid
meeting specifications for lawn services.
Commissioner Martin made a motion to approve the landscape contract.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Robbins, Martin, and Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: Holmes
Motion passed.
Item 5 Report from Doris Waite regarding the October 4, 2002 Senior Advisory Board
Meeting.
Ms. Waite reported on the items discussed at the Senior Advisory Board meeting of
October 4, 2002.
No action taken.
Item 6 Report of the Resident Advisory Board Meeting held October 17, 2002.
Ms. Waite reported on the Resident Advisory Board Meeting. Representatives from
Integra Care presented a program on health care for seniors.
No action taken.
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to adjourn the board meeting.
Commissioner Martin seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Robbins, Martin, and Waite
Nayes: None
Absent: Holmes
Motion passed.
ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 20th of November, 2002.
ATTEST:
APPROVED:
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Debra L. Wells