HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-05-27 Regular MeetingState of Texas
County of Tarrant
City of Grapevine
The Board of Commissioners of the Grapevine Housing Authority met for a Public
Hearing and in Regular Session on this the 27th day of May, 2004 in the Conference
Room of Grapevine Housing Authority, with the following members present to wit:
Marian Nicastro Chair
Louis Holmes Vice Chair
Cathy Martin Commissioner
Constituting a quorum, with the following also present:
Debra Wells Secretary
Sharron Spencer City Council Liaison
Shonda Patterson Citizen
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Marian Nicastro called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Report of the Secretary
Item #1 Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet
The Secretary reported to the Board on the rent delinquencies, number of empty units,
work orders and statistical information for the waiting list for Public Housing from April
17, 2004 to May 21, 2004. Also reported was the statistical information for the Section 8
Program including number of Voucher leased up, cost per voucher, number of
applications on the waiting list, and the Portability and Receipts report. It was reported
that the waiting lists would open on June 1, 2004. The Grapevine Police Department will
monitor the crowd on June 1St and an officer will be made available if needed. Pre -
numbered applications will be handed out with instructions to mail back with necessary
identification.
Item #2 Capital Funds Report
The Board was presented with a copy of the monthly Capital Funds Report.
Item #3 Completion Report on Roofs
A report was given to the Board on the completion of the roof project.
Item #4 Utility Allowance Study
It was reported to the Board that a Utility Allowance Study was over due. The Executive
Director signed an acceptance agreement for a study with the approval of the Chair but
with the instruction to inform the Board at the next meeting.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item #1 Consideration of Minutes for Board Meeting held April 22, 2004 meeting
Commissioner Martin made a motion to accept the minutes as presented.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Holmes & Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: Robbins & Waite
Item #2 Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation for Commissioner Holmes
No Action taken.
Item #3 Consideration and discussion of going out for a Request for Proposal
(RFP) for services of an architectural firm and take any necessary action
The Executive Director requested permission to retain an architectural firm to have on
retainer for future modernization projects if one is deemed necessary.
Commissioner Martin made a motion to give the Executive Director permission to
request proposals for an architectural firm to have on contract.
Commissioner Holmes seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Holmes, & Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: Robbins & Waite
Item #4 The Resident Advisory Board did not meet this month but will hold their
annual picnic on May 28, 2004.
No action taken
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Holmes made a motion the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Martin
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Holmes & Martin
Nayes: None
Absent: Robbins & Waite
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 24TH DAY OF JUNE 2004.
ATTEST:
Debra L. Wells,
Secretary
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APPROVED:
Marian Nicastro, Chairman
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