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Bellingham Housing Authority
Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2015 held at Wrentham Manor
- Call to Order at 6:02 p.m.
- Announcement: recording of meeting
- Roll Call: ~all present
- Mrs. Bergeron introduced Mr. Richard Conlon, Fee Accountant; Mr. Christopher Bathin, Program Director of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University of Law; and Ms. Marilyn Edge, Town of Bellingham Tobacco Inspector.
Public Input
- Ms. Pantalone stated she had some documents to present to the board including a petition in favor of the Non-smoking policy. Ms. Pantalone was advised that she could have some input during the discussion of the Non-Smoking Policy.
- Minutes of February 10, 2015 meeting
- Motion to accept minutes made by Mr. Hall, seconded by Mr. Sposato, all in favor, Mrs. Sacco abstained, motion carried.
- Certification of Compliance with Notification Procedures for Federal and State lead paint Laws
- Approval of FY15 Budget Revision presented by Mr. Conlon. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Mr. Hall to approve the FY15 Budget Revision, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor, motion carried.
- Approval of FY16 Budgets presented by Mr. Conlon. Discussion ensued. Mrs. Cartier requested information regarding salaries. The Administrative Assistant’s hours should be 12 at $10.00 per hour according to Mrs. Bergeron; Mr. Conlon did not update worksheet. Mr. Conlon explained that Maintenance is based on Department of Labor schedules and Mrs. Bergeron salary is only a budget item. The Board does not have to offer any increase to the Executive Director position.
- A motion was made by Mr. Sposato to approve the FY16 400-1 Budget, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor, motion carried.
- A motion was made by Mr. Hall to approve the FY16 MRVP Budget, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor, motion carried.
- A motion was made by Mrs. Sacco to approve the FY16 400-1 Budget, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor, motion carried.
- Approval of Non-Smoking Policy
- Mr. Banthin explained the history of no smoking in the state. Discussion ensued.
- Ms. Edge explained the town’s position on no smoking and the effects.
- Discussion developed with the board, residents, and guests.
- Mrs. Lavallee made a motion to approve the Non-Smoking Policy (effective for May 1, 2015 for new residents and October 1, 2015 for current residents), Mr. Hall seconded the motion, all in favor, motion carried.
- Questions in regard to warrants were answered appropriately by Mrs. Bergeron.
- Mrs. Bergeron aptly answered all questions.
- Executive Director’s Report
- Status quo in regard to administrative duties. Met with Mr. Conlon to complete FY16 budget.
- Current vacancies:
Unit |
Vacancy date |
Anticipated turnaround |
Anticipated rental |
Notes |
33DC |
2/23/15 |
3/15/15 |
3/15/15 |
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33WM |
2/20/15 |
3/4/15 |
3/10/15 |
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54WM |
2/16/15 |
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Leased 3/3/15 |
- Tenant/Participant Activity: State-aided: Processed two new admission, one interim reexam and one transfer; posted thirty-one applications, mailed eleven applications.
- No Smoking Policy tenant meeting rescheduled due to weather.
- MRVP: administered one Annual reexam and one new admission.
- HCV: processed three annuals and one issuance of voucher; submitted HUD Form 50058.
- 667-1 Vinyl Siding: waiting bid approval.
- 667-1 Sewer pipe complete.
- 667-1 and 667-2 back flow preventer scheduled.
- 667-1 and 667-2 door lock awaiting product approval.
- Any other business that may legally come before the board
- Mr. Sposato suggested that the board meet with a company in regard to a solar hybrid project.
- Workshop will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
- Next meeting is April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn made by Mrs. Sacco, seconded by Mrs. Lavallee, all in favor, motion carried.
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