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MINUTES11.13.2012
Bellingham Housing Authority
Meeting Minutes
13 November 2012 held at Wrentham Manor

  • Call to Order at 6:00 p.m.
  • Roll Call: all present.
  • Minutes of October 9, 2012 meeting
  • Motion to accept minutes as corrected by Mr. Swain, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, two abstained, all in favor.
  • Correspondence
  • Mr. Swain’s official resignation letter; effective January 1, 2013
  • Motion to submit correspondence to legislators with the addition of Representative William Galvin made by Mr. Swain, seconded by Mrs. Sacco, all in favor
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Mr. Guzowski will not be available for the January 2013 meeting.
  • Discussion of 2014 Budget; Mrs. Bergeron stated that Mr. Conlon would like the Board to know that discussion should be in regard to the Executive Director’s salary and any extraordinary expenses. Discussion ensued; the Board agreed to purchase a shed for Depot Court due to limited space in the garage and the tie-in for the Depot Court generator. Budget decision tabled to December meeting.
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • General questions in regard to the check registers were answered.
  • Accountant’s Report
  • Mr. Guzowski commented that headway is still being made in regard to revenue.
  • Executive Director’s Report
  • Replacement of siding for Center St will be posted to the Central Register on December 5, 2012.
  • The Five-year plan preparation has begun with the assistance of Seabrook Solutions.
  • Proposal to pay Mrs. Bergeron unused sick time presented to the Board; discussion ensued; Mrs. Lavallee inquired the reason the payment should be at the reduced rate; Mrs. Bergeron stated that the 83 hours at regular rate of pay would be $2,210.29. Mrs. Lavallee made a motion to pay Mrs. Bergeron the entire amount, Mrs. Sacco seconded, all in favor.
  • Public Input
  • Complaints from tenants in regard to speeding; members suggested electronic arm/gate be added to budget
  • Board members suggested a retirement dinner for Mr. Swain at next meeting; Mrs. Bergeron will research caterers and email members.
  • Next meeting January 8, 2012 at Wrentham Manor.
  • Motion to adjourn made by Mrs. Lavallee, seconded by Mrs. Sacco, all in favor.