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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-26 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 26th. day of April 2001 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 Resident Commissioner Constituting a quorum, with the following also present: Sharron Spencer Liaison Debra Wells Secretary Bill Gaither Director, Administration Steve Gilbreath Public Works/Engineering Lorna Gibson Public Works/Engineering GHA Staff CALL TO ORDER Chair Marian Nicastro called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. NEW BUSINESS Item 2. Update by Public Works on the Church Street Project. Mr. Steve Gilbreath and Ms. Lorna Gibson presented an update to the Board of Commissioners on the Church Street drainage project. Discussion was held in regards to parking availability and access for Emergency Services during construction phase. This project will eliminate the drainage problems on Worth Street. Ms. Gibson reported to the Board that there would be a sidewalk on the West side of Church Street, which will accommodate Grapevine Housing residents. Mr. Gilbreath and Ms. Gibson will report to the Board at a future date with final plans on this project. Construction is scheduled to start in the very near future. No action taken. 1 REPORT OF THE SECRETARY Item #1. Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet The Secretary reported to the Board on the rent delinquencies, number of vacancies and statistical information on the waiting list for Public Housing from April 1, through April 26, 2001. The Secretary also reported the statistical information for the Section 8 Program including number of Voucher/Certificates leased up, cost per voucher, number of applications on the waiting list and Portability Billings and Receipts. The Secretary also included the number of work orders requested for this period and the number of work orders completed during this time period. Discussion was held regarding the above report. Item #2. Operations Section a. The Secretary reported to the Board on the issue of foot traffic coming from the Botanical Gardens through Worth and Scribner Streets. After meeting with Joe Moore from the City Parks Department, it was reported that the traffic is probably the result of homeless people using the park and/or individuals using the laundry facilities behind City Hall. Mr. Moore suggested signs in both Spanish and English be posted on our property or a fence similar to the one on Starr Place. Section b. eviction of Tenant #34 The Secretary reported to the Board on the situation with Tenant #34 and non -renewal of the lease. Tenant #34 has been sent a Certified/Return Receipt letter and was given 3 days to vacate the premises. The Justice of the Peace Court instructed Grapevine Housing Authority submit a second letter to Tenant #34 indicating a definite date for the tenant to vacate the premises. Tenant #34 has been notified that he must vacate the premises by April 30, 2001. GHA has contacted Adult Protective Services on behalf of Tenant #34. Adult Protective Services will work on behalf of Tenant #34 and the family. Section c. Lawn Complaints The Secretary reported to the Board on the complaints of certain tenants regarding the lawn maintenance. After discussion, the decision was made to support the Secretary's lawn care program and the Lawnkeeping Policy as provided by Grapevine Housing Authority. 2 Section d. Air Conditioners The Secretary reported that 15 additional air conditioners were ordered. New Business Item #1. Consideration of Minutes for March 22, 2001. Minutes of March 22, 2001 Board Meeting. Commissioner Holmes made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Commissioner Waite seconded the motion. Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins, Holmes & Waite Nayes: None Absent: None Motion passed. Item #3. Consideration of additional Section 8 Vouchers. The Secretary reported to the Board that HUD had offered an additional 100 Section 8 Vouchers from the Fort Worth HUD office. A Euless Apartment Complex that has opted to leave the program used these vouchers. After discussion, the Board decided GHA would not be participating at this time. No Action taken. Item #4. Consideration and discussion of tenant's request for a sidewalk on W. Worth Street and take any necessary action. The Secretary reported to the Board that a tenant on Worth Street wants a sidewalk installed between her unit and the curb on Worth Street. The tenant was offered a chance to move to a unit closer to the street, but the tenant has not responded. After discussion, the Board is in agreement with the options that the Secretary offered to the tenant. Item #5 Discussion of Lead Base Paint compliance. Grapevine Housing Authority has until 2003 to become compliant with this program. Starnes Street will be the only neighborhood that will have to be tested. The Executive Director will report back to the Board of Commissioners at a later date. 3 Commissioner Holmes made a motion to adjourn the Board Meeting. Vice Chair Latta seconded the motion. Ayes: Nicastro, Latta, Robbins & Holmes Nayes: None Absent: Commissioner Waite Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY on the 28th day of June, 2001. APPROVED: M.6. -A_ (1,fix-4,-Zej Marian Nicastro, Chair ATTEST: Debra L. Wells, Secretary 4