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Bellingham Housing Authority
Board of Commissioners
Minutes of Regular Meeting
August 9, 2016 Amended
- Call to Order at 6:05 p.m.
- The regular meeting of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was held at Wrentham Manor. The following members, staff and others were present:
Joseph M Hall, Chairman Monique Bergeron, Executive Director
Lawrence J Sposato, Jr, Vice Chairman Residents
Linda Cartier, Treasurer
Sandra Tracy, Commissioner
- Minutes of May 10, 2016 Minutes
- Motion made by Mr. Sposato to approve the May 10, 2016 minutes, seconded by Mrs. Cartier, discussion regarding land development, all in favor, motion carried.
- Minutes of June 14, 2016 minutes
- Motion made by Mr. Sposato to approve the June 8, 2016 minutes, seconded by Mrs. Tracy, discussion regarding board attendance, all in favor, motion carried.
- Mr. Godbout had inquired about the bird feeders and policy earlier; Mrs. Bergeron stated that a draft policy will be presented at the next regular board meeting.
- Mrs. Alves asked about the sidewalks. Mrs. Bergeron explained that she has started the process and awaiting the state at this time.
- Mrs. Bergeron presented a draft Weapons Policy
- Discussion and suggestions followed; further research is required.
- Mrs. Bergeron presented Resolution 2016-08 MMDT Signatory Approval. The resolution is required by MMDT.
- Mrs. Cartier made a motion to approve resolution 2016-08, seconded by Mr. Sposato, all in favor, motion carried.
- Mrs. Bergeron presented a draft Rent Collection Policy as recommended by the AUP.
- Discussion and suggestion followed; changes acknowledged and final draft will be presented at next meeting
- Mrs. Bergeron presented the recommendations that were given after the AUP.
- Mrs. Bergeron presented Resolution 2016-07 for disposal of fixed assets (refrigerator)
- Motion made by Mr. Sposato, seconded by Mrs. Cartier, all in favor, motion carried.
- Questions were answered appropriately.
- Board inquired about change in retained revenue which jumped to $12,648.00. Mrs. Bergeron will ask Mr. Conlon to present the detail for that account.
- Executive Director’s Report
- Status quo in regard to administrative duties.
- No current vacancies.
- Opening MRVP waiting list under consideration.
- Completed on-line Vacancy Reporting class with DHCD.
- TAR is improving with another repayment paid in full.
- Discussion regarding solar net meeting; additional information with be presented at next meeting by George Miller of BlueWave.
- Mrs. Cartier asked about Mrs. Bergeron’s presence at the Senior Center. “What is Public Housing?” will be presented at 10:30 a.m.
- Mr. Hall asked about the retaining wall in front of the office. Mrs. Bergeron explained that the stones are to prevent the stones from being thrown by the snow blower.
- Mrs. Bergeron will be on vacation August 29 through September 5, 2016.
- Mrs. Bergeron congratulated Mrs. Cartier for becoming a first-time grandmother.
- Mr. Sposato would like to further the discussion/decision to utilize a town resident to take and prepare the minutes.
- Mr. Sposato would also like Mrs. Bergeron to continue her research into the possibilities of developing the property on Center St.
- Next meeting will be September 13, 2016.
- Motion to adjourn made by Mrs. Cartier, seconded by Mrs. Tracy, all in favor, motion carried.
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