HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-09-29 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 29th day of September, 2005 in the
Conference Room of Grapevine Housing Authority, with the following members present
to wit:
Marian Nicastro Chair
Cathy Martin Vice Chair
Jane Everett Financial Officer
Terri Rushing Resident Commissioner
Constituting a quorum, with the following also present:
Debra Wells Secretary
Bill Gaither Director, Administration
Sharron Spencer City Council Liaison
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED
Chair Marian Nicastro opened the Public Hearing at 4:00 p.m.
There were no citizens present for Public comment.
Commissioner Martin made a motion to close the Public Hearing. Commissioner Everett
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett & Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B. J. Martin
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Marian Nicastro called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
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 August
13, 2005 to September 16, 2005. Also reported was the statistical information for the
Section 8 Program including number of Vouchers leased up, cost per voucher, number
of applications on the waiting list, and the Portability and Receipts report. Portability
accounts receivables aging report included.
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Item #2. Capital Funds Report
The Board was presented with a copy of the monthly Capital Funds Report.
NEW BUSINESS
Item #1 Consideration of the minutes from the August 17, 2005 meeting
Commissioner Cathy Martin made a motion to accept the minutes as presented.
Commissioner Rushing seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett & Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B.J. Martin
Item #2 Consideration and adoption of the 2006 Annual Plans, Admissions and
Occupancy Policy, Administrative Plan, Lease, addendum's and all other
policies with consideration to comments received at the Public Hearing
and resident meeting.
Commissioner Cathy Martin made a motion to adopt the 2006 Annual Plans, Admissions
and Occupancy Policy, Administrative Plan, Lease, addendum's and all policies.
Commissioner Rushing seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett & Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B.J. Martin
Item #3 Discussion and appointment of a representative to the Senior Advisory
Board
Commissioner Nicastro offered to represent the Board at the Senior Advisory Board
Meetings held bi-monthly on Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The executive director will
serve as the backup when Commissioner Nicastro is unable to attend.
Commissioner Cathy Martin made a motion to appoint Commissioner Nicastro as the
Board representative to the Senior Advisory Board with the executive director as the
backup. Commissioner Everett seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett & Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B.J. Martin
Item #4 Consideration and discussion of disposal of window air conditioner units.
The Board discussed how to dispose of the obsolete window air conditioner units that
are no longer needed due to the installation of central air. It was determined that it
would be cost prohibitive to sell them at auction. The contractor offered to remove the
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units and donate them to The Salvation Army. The office contacted G.R.A.C.E. to
determine whether they would be interested in the units. We are waiting for a response
from G.R.A.C.E.
Commissioner Everett made a motion to accept Resolution 05-05 Authorizing Disposal
of Window Air Conditioning units by donation. Commissioner Rushing seconded the
motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett and Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B.J. Martin
Item #5 Report from the Resident Advisory Board Meeting held August 18, 2005.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Martin made a motion the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Everett
seconded the motion.
Ayes: Nicastro, Martin, Everett & Rushing
Nayes: None
Absent: B.J. Martin
Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 27TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2005.
APPROVED:
Marian Nicastro, Chair
ATTEST:
Debra L. Wells,
Secretary
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