The regular meeting of the LHA was held on Tuesday Jan. 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM at the Curtis.
- The meeting was called to order by Chairman T. Sorrentino at 4:30 PM.
- Roll Call: Present – Tess Sorrentino, Chairman
Catherine May, Vice Chairman/State Appointee
Jan Ward, Treasurer
Marge Pero, Member
Holly Higgins, Member
Martha Joyner, Exec. Dir. Absent –None
Others Present: None
No requests for agenda. Exec. Dir. reported that 2012 rent recertification packets have been sent to all tenants. The recalculated rent will be effective April 1. Yearly unit inspection have been completed at TT, family, Curtis 2nd and 3d floors. The Curtis 4th floor is scheduled for 1/5 and 1/10 weather permitting.
- Minutes/Dec. regular meeting.
J. Ward made the motion to accept the regular Dec. minutes, M. Pero seconded. All in attendance voted in favor. Minutes will be sent to the town web site.
Accounts payable for Dec. were approved. The 4001 balance was not available, transferred $ 4350.00 from 689 MMA to 4001, as of 12/31/11 Curtis porch fund balance $ 500.47. F.S. submitted a report on the Curtis consignment Shop – sales slow, interest gaining. Looking forward to a better 2012 and hope to do more advertising. J. Ward made the motion to give the shop another six months in their current space, C. May seconded and all in attendance voted in favor. A $15,219.99 request has been submitted to CPC.
Phase 6 of the Curtis porch has been completed. The Dresser Hull invoice in the amount of $ 4,077.82 for columns has been submitted to DHCD. This should be paid with CIMS funds.
As of 1/1/12 Curtis 4 – 2 will be filled thru transfers, TT 2- 1 taken off line due to continual flooding and other will be ready to lease for Feb.1, Families –1 (2 bed). To date two applicants cannot afford the calculated rent, 1 (3 bed) will be leased as of 2/1.
Curtis park easement – Not ready for review yet/should be very soon.
Curtis Lease – brief discussion held as to whether or not Executive Session applies to this topic. J. Ward pointed out that items for discussion have been brought up in previous meetings. Tess stated that today’s discussion may be more specific and was in favor of Exec. Session. Holly made the motion to table this item until the end of the meeting.
C. May seconded and all in attendance voted in favor.
J. Ward presented a “Millionaires” t-shirt fundraiser idea. The millionaires built the Curtis so fitting that the t-shirts have that logo. Tess will make up an order form, possibly sell at basketball games, Curtis consignment shop, and anywhere else that is appropriate. Another possible interesting event is Berkshire Scenic railroad train ride .
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Lower elderly age requirement - M. Pero stated that baby boomers will need housing and feels that investigating lowering the age for elderly housing is important and should include Rep. Pignatelli and Sen. Ben Downing. What was history for lowering the age in the past, how would employment and health care effect this topic. C. May is willing to work on this issue. Exec. Dir. will ask other authorities about their thoughts/ideas on the subject.
Curtis parking space availability – Exec. Dir. reported that there are some open spaces at the present time so situation is under control.
Atty. LaFore contract – C. May made the motion to accept the annual agreement with Atty. LaFore for the period of 12/1/11 through 11/30/12 in the amount of $125/month. Jan seconded and all in attendance voted in favor.
CPC – Exec. Dir. will present an update to the CPC on Jan. 9, 2012 at 7:30Pm outlining progress and the plan for the final phases.
CPA application – due Jan. 11, 2012 will include plan for Phase 7/8 (final) with a funding request of $28,000.00. CPC will review all applications on Jan. 30, presentations will be Feb. 6/13. Public Hearing will be Feb. 27. Exec. Dir. will not be available.
Town Report(2011) letter due 2/6 – J. Ward approved the letter as read, H. Higgins seconded and all in attendance voted in favor. Letter will be submitted to Town, DHCD, and the State Auditor’s Office as required.
- The Curtis Lease – Holly made the motion to discuss this under Exec. Session, C. May seconded Tess therefore announced the adjournment of the regular meeting at 5:45 PM, announced that the open session will not reconvene, and called a roll call vote to go into Exec. Session - C. May, M. Pero, H. Higgins, T. Sorrentino here. J. Ward absent.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martha Joyner, Secretary to the Board
Executive Director
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