HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-05-22 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 22nd day of May, 2003 in the Conference Room of Grapevine Housing
Authority with the following members present to -wit:
Marian Nicastro Chair
Louis Holmes Vice Chair
Linda Robbins Financial Officer
Cathy Martin Commissioner
Doris Waite Commissioner
Constituting a quorum, with the following present:
Debra Wells
Kevin Mitchell
GHA Staff
Secretary
Parks, City of Grapevine
CALL TO ORDER
Chair 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 the rent delinquencies, number of empty units, and statistical
information on the Public Housing Waiting List from April 7, 2003 thru May 16, 2003.
There were eighty-one (81) leased up vouchers on the Voucher Program. Information
from the Voucher Program Waiting List was reported as well as Port-Billings/Payments.
Item #2. Capital Funds Report.
The Secretary presented a report on the Capital Funds.
Item #3. Executive Summary concerning the Sec.8 Voucher Program.
The Secretary presented a report on the proposed changes to the Voucher Program.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item #1. Consideration and approval of Minutes for Board Meeting held April 3, 2003.
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to accept the minutes as written.
Vice Chair Holmes seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Item #2. Discussion and consideration of Quarterly Investment Report as of March 31.,
2003.
The Secretary presented the Quarterly Investment Report to the board.
No action taken.
Item #3. Consideration and approval of list of Investment Brokers as required by the
GHA Investment Policy and the Public Funds Investment Act of the State of Texas; and
take any necessary action.
Vice Chair Holmes made a motion to accept Res. 03-04.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Item #4. Presentation and Consideration of landscape plans for trees along the fence line
of Northwest Highway as presented by Kevin Mitchell and take any necessary action.
Kevin Mitchell presented a proposal for the planting of trees along the fence on GHA
property facing Northwest Highway. Mr. Mitchell's proposal included his
recommendation of the type of trees to plant as well as a drip system to ensure proper
irrigation of the trees.
Commissioner Martin made a motion that the Board accept recommended plan and
proceed with the coordination of contracting with an irrigation consultant for a master
plan that would include the drip system. The Executive Director to work with Mr.
Mitchell to select the species of trees.
Commissioner Robbins seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
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Item #5. Report from the Resident Advisory Board.
No action taken.
Commissioner Robbins made a motion to adjourn the meeting
Vice Chair Holmes seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Meeting adjourned at 5:15 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 19TH OF JUNE, 2003.
APPROVED:
Marian Nicastro
ATTEST:
Debra L. Wells
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