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Bellingham Housing Authority
Meeting Minutes
10 September 2013 held at Depot Court
- Call to Order at 6:00 p.m.
- Roll Call: Mr. Sposato absent
- Minutes of July 11, 2013 meeting
- Mrs. Cartier would like the conversation in regard to dental insurance placed in the minutes.
- Motion to accept minutes made by Mrs. Cartier as amended, seconded by Mr. Hall, all in favor.
- FYE 3/31/2014 Budget Approval; no discussion
- FYE 3/31/13, 3/31/14, 3/31/15 GASB45 Actuarial Valuation
- Mrs. Bergeron explained that GASB45 is the unfunded liability for the BHA’s pension. All businesses have unfunded liability. However, governmental agencies were never required to report these figures until approximately FY 2010.
- FYE 3/31/2013 SEMAP score
- Mrs. Cartier and Mrs. Lavallee noted that the correspondence is addressed to Mr. Morganelli. Mrs. Bergeron will notify Mr. Cwieka of the Boston HUD Office.
- Formula F Capital Improvement Plan Approval
- Board Members inquired about the roofs at Depot Court; Mrs. Bergeron explained that the roofs are under a Class Action Settlement with BP of Canada. The process to complete the claim process has been lengthy.
- Mrs. Bergeron reviewed the projects in the plan:
- GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) are to be replaced at 667-1 Depot Court (both projects are in the overall CIP)
- ADA Reasonable Accommodation is a button-activated door opener for 667-1 Depot Court Building 20 left side.
- Partial unit modernization for 705-1 Center St is being assessed due to the fact that the unit is occupied. Funds may be used to install a heat pump system. Mrs. Bergeron is working with the DHCD Construction Advisor.
- Resolution 2013-07 Disposal of Fixed Assets
- Approved with amendment to sell washers and/or sell for scrap. Motion made by Mrs. Sacco, seconded by Mr. Hall, all in favor.
- Mrs. Lavallee inquired about the gentleman who was found in the Community Room doing laundry. Mrs. Bergeron explained that tenants are not locking the doors at night; the man was not doing laundry. Mrs. Bergeron stated that next year’s budget will have a line item for cameras.
- Resolution 2013-08 Vacation in advance of accrual
- Mark Ladouceur has informed the agency that he will be retiring effective 10/1/2013.
- Motion to accept resolution for 12.5 days of vacation time earned made by Mrs. Sacco, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Accountant’s Report
- Executive Director’s Report
- Status quo in regard to administrative duties
- Current vacancies at 26WM and 33WM; anticipated occupatin by September 15, 2013;
- Completion of Sidewalk/Paving repair at 667-2 Wrentham Manor anticipated by September 11, 2013.
- Commencing GFI and ADA Door installation.
- Processed applications for MRVP Project-based program; administered two annual reexaminations and two interim reexaminations.
- Process four annuals, four interims, one change of unit, and one portability move-in for the HCV program.
- Mrs. Cerutti asked when sidewalks were going to be fixed at Depot Court; also indicated that the exterior of the buildings are very dirty.
- During discussion, the Board recommended that sidewalks become a priority.
- Any other business that may legally come before the board
- Next meeting will be October 8, 2013 at Wrentham Manor
- Motion to adjourn made by Mrs. Lavallee, seconded by Mr. Hall, all in favor
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