The Regular meeting of the LHA was held on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 at 4:15 PM at the Curtis, 6 Main St.
- The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman M. Pero at 4:15 PM.
- Roll Call: Present – M. Pero, Vice Chairman
D. Kirby, Treasurer
J. Ward, Member
M. Joyner, Exec. Dir.
Absent - C. May, Chairman/State Appointee
T. Sorrentino, Member
Others: Amy LaFave, Dir. Lenox Library, S. Honeycutt/Fenton,
Ewald, & Assoc.
- Lenox Library Director Amy LaFave
M. Pero asked A. LaFave if WIFI could be enhanced at the library to accommodate our Curtis tenants. Amy responded technology has changed and there is a “hot spot” for wireless in library. If technology allows it she is willing to try to help us out. M. Joyner brought to her attention an issue with a gutter that impacts the back of the family building in winter. They will meet soon on site to try to come up with a reasonable solution.
b. Minutes Oct. meeting
Vote on Oct. minutes was postponed until Dec. meeting because J. Ward and D. Kirby were
absent from that meeting and therefore not allowed to vote.
- 11 Church St. Emergency roof project
D. Kirby made the motion to approve the Certificate of Final Completion and Application for payment #1 in the amount of $ 35,852.05 and #2 in the amount of $1886.95 for a total of $37,739.00. J. Ward seconded and all in attendance voted in favor.
d. FY’16 4001/689 Budgets
Sue Honeycutt presented a budget summary worksheet comparing 2015 to projections for
2016. Overall LHA is at approx 35% reserves (minimum is 20%) and should remain above
minimum for FY’2016. Administrative wages are allowed a 3% increase, Exec. Dir. allowed
increase calculated according to DHCD salary & qualifications schedule effective July 1, 2015
based on base salary, bedrooms, experience factor, and programs. Adjusted salary is
$57,039.00. It is important to note that the last time a salary schedule was issued was 2007.
M. Pero asked if a new Exec. Dir. would receive that amount – not necessarily experience
factor is a key component.
J. Ward made the motion to approve the FY’16 4001 showing Total Revenue of $489,488.00
and Total Expenses of $ 507,783.00 thereby requesting subsidy of $18,055.00. D. Kirby
seconded and all in attendance voted in favor. J. Ward made the motion to approve the
FY’16 689 showing Total Revenue of $43,071.00 and Total Expenses of $40,536.00 thereby
requesting no subsidy. D. Kirby seconded and all in attendance voted in favor. All members
present signed the budget certifications and absent members will review all information and
sign as required. Budget certifications will be mailed to DHCD as required.
All members will submit. their individual Exec. Dir. evaluations to LHA Chairman, she will
do a composite to be presented to all at Dec. meeting.
- M. Pero stated that the next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 1. She adjourned the
meeting at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Martha Joyner, Secretary /Executive Director
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