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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-27 Regular MeetingAGENDA AMENDMENT 2 GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 AT 4:30 P.M. GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE 131 STARR PLACE, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS Adding Items REGULAR MEETING: 4:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, one or more of the posted agenda items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session following conclusion of the executive session. NEW BUSINESS 10. Consideration and discussion regarding the Executive Director position and take any necessary action. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF JULY 2017 BY 4:30 P.M. Angie Highland, Exetbtive Director AGENDA AMENDMENT GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 AT 4:30 P.M. GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE 131 STARR PLACE, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS Adding Item REGULAR MEETING: 4:30 P.M. NEW BUSINESS Election of Officers and Ex Officio member to the Senior Advisory Board and take any necessary action. IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF JULY 2017 BY 4:30 P. M. Angie iii and, ecutive Dire*r, AGENDA GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017 AT 3:30 P.M. GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE 131 STARR PLACE, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS CALL TO ORDER: 3:30 P.M. WORKSHOP 1. Board of Commissioners to conduct a workshop relative to the 2017 Admissions and Occupancy Policy, Dwelling Lease and PHA Capital Funds 5 Year Action Plan for the years 2017-2021. CITIZENS COMMENTS REGULAR MEETING: 4:30 P.M. 2. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) A. Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet; B. Capital Funds Report and Work in Progress; C. Quarterly Investment Report for 6/30/17; D. Minutes from the Resident Advisory Meeting held July 21, 2017; E. Report of Public Housing Activity and Issues NEW BUSINESS 3. Consideration of the minutes from the June 22, 2017 meeting and take any necessary action. 4. Consideration and acceptance of the June 2017 monthly financial statements and take any necessary action. 5. Consideration and acceptance of Resolution No. 17-07 Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Preservation Tree and take any necessary action. 6. Consideration and acceptance of Resolution No. 17-08 Approving and Accepting the Public Housing Capital Funds for Fiscal Year 2017 and take any necessary action. 7. Consideration and acceptance of Resolution No. 17-09 Consideration and Approval of revision of Capital Funds projects for the Public Housing Capital Funds 5 Year Action Pian for the years 2017-2021 and take any necessary action. 8. Report from the Senior Advisory Board meeting held June 6, 2017. ADJOURNMENT IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THIS PUBLIC MEETING AND HAVE A DISABILITY THAT REQUIRES SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AT THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFFICE AT (817) 488-8132 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE MADE TO ASSIST YOUR NEEDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001 et seq, ACTS OF THE 1993 TEXAS LEGISLATURE, THE SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 24TH DAY OF JULY 2017 BY 4:30 P.M. Angie aghhand, Executive`birector State of Texas County of Tarrant City of Grapevine The Board of Commissioners of the Grapevine Housing Authority met in Regular Session on this the 27th day of July 2017 in the Conference Room of the Grapevine Housing Authority, with the following members present to wit: Linda Troeger Chair Bonnie McHugh Karen Rice Teri Rhodes -Cantu Ethel Anderson Vice -Chair Finance Officer Commissioner Resident Commissioner Constituting a quorum, with the following also present: Angie Highland Executive Director Greg Jordan City CFO Jane Everett Former Board Chair WORKSHOP - CALL TO ORDER Chairman Troeger called the workshop to order at 3:30 p.m. Item # 1 WORKSHOP The Board was emailed materials in advance of the workshop for review including the Admissions and Occupancy Policy (ACOP), Dwelling Lease and information related to the Five -Year Capital Plan. The materials discussed included policy updates that became effective throughout the year including VAWA and changes to the Pet Policy. After thorough discussion, the Board suggested a few minor edits. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded that the workshop be adjourned. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizen comment REGULAR MEETING — CALL TO ORDER Chairman Troeger called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Item #2 Report of the Executive Director (Informational Only) A. Rent Delinquency and Information Sheet The Executive Director reported to the Board on the rent delinquencies, number of empty units, work orders and statistical information for the waiting list for Public Housing through July 27, 2017. B. Capital Funds Report and Work in Progress The Executive Director report to the Board on the current Capital Funds and corresponding projects. C. Quarterly Investment Report for 6/30/17 The Board received a Quarterly Investment Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. D. Minutes from the Resident Advisory Board Meeting held June 16, 2017 The Board was provided minutes from the Resident Advisory Board Meeting held on June 16, 2017. E. Report of Public Housing Activity and Issues The Executive Director report to the Board recent activity and administrative updates since their last Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS Item #3 Election of Officers and Ex Officio member to the Senior Advisory Board and take any necessary action Nominations were taken for the positions of Chair, Vice -Chair, Finance Officer, and Ex Officio member to the Senior Advisory Board. A nomination was made by Commissioner Rice and seconded by Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu for Commissioner Troeger as Chair. Ayes: McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. 2 A nomination was made by Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu and seconded by Commissioner Anderson for Commissioner McHugh as Vice -Chair. Ayes: Troeger, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. A nomination was made by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu for Commissioner Rice as Finance Officer. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. A nomination was made by Commissioner McHugh and seconded by Commissioner Anderson for Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu as Ex Officio to the Senior Advisory Board. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Section 551.001 — Consideration and discussion regarding the Executive Director Chairman Troeger announced the Board of Commissioners would go into closed session for discussion related to Section 551.001 — Consideration and discussion regarding the Executive Director. The closed session was opened at 4:40 p.m. for discussion. The Executive Session ended at 5:15 p.m. NOTE: The Commissioners continued with the Regular Meeting in open session. Item #4 Consideration of the Minutes from the June 22, 2017 Meetin The Board was provided the minutes from the June 22, 2017 meeting for approval. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner McHugh seconded to accept the June 22, 2017 minutes as presented. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed Item #5 Consideration and acceptance of the monthly financial statements for June 2017 The Board was provided electronic financial statements for the month of June 2017. Commissioner Rice reviewed the financial statements and found them to be acceptable Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu seconded to accept the monthly financial statements for June 2017. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed Item #6 Consideration and acceptance of Resolution No. 17-07 Authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Preservation Tree and take any necessary action. Executive Director Highland provided the Board with information regarding the proposal by Preservation Tree for annual tree maintenance. Commissioner McHugh moved and Commissioner Rice seconded to authorize the Executive Director to enter into a contract with Preservation Tree. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed The Board was provided with information regarding the Public Housing Capital Funds for Fiscal Year 2017. The 2017 allocation includes an additional $3,166 over the 2016 allocation. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu seconded to approve and accept the Public Housing Capital Funds for Fiscal Year 2017. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed EI Item #8 Consideration and acceptance of Resolution No. 17-09 Consideration and Approval of Capital Funds projects for the Public Housing Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan for the years 2017-2021 and take any necessary action. The Board of Commissioners reviewed the Public Housing Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan for the years 2017-2021 and discussed the list of projects. After careful review, the Board agreed that the revision to include additional funds for HVAC repairs/replacement was a prudent decision. Commissioner Rice moved and Commissioner McHugh seconded to approve the revised Capital Funds Projects for the Public Housing Capital Fund 5 Year Action Plan for the Years 2017-2021. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed Item #9 Report from the Senior Advisory Board meeting held June 6, 2017 No discussion or action taken. Due to a personal family situation, Executive Director Highland notified the Board that she was having to resign her position. The Board discussed several options for moving forward. In light of the short timeframe, the Board requested the former member Jane Everett serve as Interim Director while a search can be conducted. Given the limited staff and lack of available and knowledgeable resources, the Board felt strongly this is the best short-term solution. The Board requested the Greg Jordan, City CFO, immediately begin the process of updating the job description and working to fill the vacancy. Commissioner Rhodes -Cantu moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded to approve the contract with Jane Everett as Interim Director through Lone Star Temporaries and the immediate revamping and posting of the position through the City of Grapevine. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed ADJOURNMENT Commissioner McHugh moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded that the meeting be adjourned. Ayes: Troeger, McHugh, Rice, Rhodes -Cantu & Anderson Nays: None Absent: None Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE GRAPEVINE HOUSING AUTHORITY ON THE 28TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2017. APPROVED: L l.ncl cL S Fo eR ��/ Linda Troeger, Chair ATTEST: ta. Everett, Interim Executive Director