Lenox Housting Authority Minutes
The regular meeting of the LHA was held on Tuesday Dec. 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM at the Curtis.
- The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nasman at 3:00 PM.
- Roll Call: Present – Cindy Nasman, Chairman
Catherine May, Vice Chairman/State Appointee
Tess Sorrentino, Treasurer
Jan Ward, Member
Marge Pero, Member
Martha Joyner, Exec. Dir. Others: None Absent - None
Agenda:
No topic requests for agenda. Thank you to E. Jacobsen for hosting the Thanksgiving Feast at the Curtis and B. Phillips with friends for decorating TT.
- Minutes/Oct. regular and special, no Nov. meeting was held.
Minutes for Oct. regular- Marge made a motion to accept, Cathie seconded, all in attendance voted in favor. Special - Cathie made a motion to accept, Tess seconded, all in attendance voted in favor. Both will be forwarded to the town web site.
- Accounts payable/October and Nov.
Accounts payable for Oct. and Nov. were approved. Oct. account reconciliation distributed, no subsidy earned as of this date, 4001 bal. approximately $38,000,
689 MMA transfer of $ 2070.00 to 4001 to cover 3 twin casement windows at LD, a work compensation dividend check in the amount of $659.00 was received, as of 11/30/10 Curtis porch fund balance $699.03. The Curtis Consignment Shop turned over $150.00 to the porch fund and wishes to continue. They have quite a following on face book. It was agreed by all present to readdress the status in January.
Curtis porch corner – Exec. Dir. reported that the columns should be shipped soon and they will be installed with railings asap.The Curtis Shop entrance variance application has been approved; however, the work will be performed in spring due to weather. Exec. Dir. will be soliciting quotes for repairs to bath at West St.
- Fenton, Ewald & Assoc. accounting contract
The contract has increased $20 per month to $678, note no increase was requested for FY’10. Marge made the motion to accept, Tess seconded, and all in attendance voted in favor.
As of 12/1/10 Curtis – 1, TT – 0 (two expected Jan. 1), Families –0.
The LHA has been invited to give a progress update on the porch restoration on 1/10. Ex. Dir. will give this update along with photos of restoration to date. FY’12 application is due 1/13.
S. Barry has refused to pay water/sewer charge based on his % of square footage in the Curtis. Stated in his letter of response he is willing to pay his fair share and that the LHA should install a water meter supposedly as agreed years ago at the start of the contract.
The LHA cannot afford to install a meter at this time. Exec. Dir. suggested trying the approach of charging him based on formula that she uses for the energy report – based on unit size. Board agreed to try that and if he is still not agreeable then he can pay for the water meter installation and will be billed accordingly.
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Marge stated she would still like to pursue an open house maybe in the spring before the public hearing for the CPA application. Cathie expressed interest in working on a brochure to advertise our housing. Exec. Dir. has spoken to Karen Romeo and she is willing to assist us with this project as well.
Exec. Dir. noted that water usage in the Curtis has decreased approximately 417,425 gals for the first full six months using the low flush toilets. The water usage at TT has decreased approximately 339,000 gals directly related to the hot water tank replacement.
- C. Nasman adjourned the meeting 4:45 PM, all members in attendance voted in favor.
Cindy stated the next regular meeting will be Jan.4, 2011.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martha Joyner, Secretary to the Board
Executive Director
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