07-12-2007 Minutes
Hillsdale Housing Commission
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Minutes – Regular/Annual Meeting July 12, 2007

Call to Order

The Regular/Annual monthly meeting of the Hillsdale Housing Commission was held in the Community Room of Hilltop Apartments on Thursday, July 12, 2007, and was called to order at 12:15 p.m. by President Doty.

Roll Call

Present were:

President Doty, Vice President Hudson, Commissioner Batt and Commissioner Field.

Absent was:

Commissioner MacRitchie.

Also present was:

Executive Director Alton Cousino, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rich, Administrative Assistant Tia Spratt, and the following Hilltop Apartments Residents: Alice Kuhn (309), Shelby Taylor (301), Betty Monroe (206), Lu Englehart (405), Marlene Donihue (205), Ruth Pauken (112), Tom Pauken (112), and Paula Grubb (414).

Elections of Officers

Commissioner Field, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to reelect current officers in toto.                       

Discussion ensued regarding upcoming term expiration. The motion carried unanimously.

Annual Approval of Electronic Funds Transfer

Commissioner Batt, supported by Commissioner Field, moved to approve electronic funds transfer for taxes and pension funds for 12 months. The motion was carried unanimously.

By-Laws Revisions

No revisions were presented

Other Annual Business

No additional annual business was presented.

Adjournment

Vice President Hudson, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to adjourn out of the Annual Meeting. The motion carried unanimously at 12:20 p.m.

Call to Order

The Regular monthly meeting of the Hillsdale Housing Commission was held in the community Room of Hilltop Apartments on Thursday, July 06, 2006, and was called to order at 12:20 p.m. by President Doty. 

Roll Call

Present were:

President Doty, Vice President Hudson, Commissioner Batt and Commissioner Field.

Absent was:

Commissioner MacRitchie.

Also present was:

Executive Director Alton Cousino, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rich, Administrative Assistant Tia Spratt, and the following Hilltop Apartments

Residents: Alice Kuhn (309), Shelby Taylor (301), Betty Monroe (206), Lu Englehart (405), Marlene Donihue (205), Ruth Pauken (112), Tom Pauken (112), and Paula Grubb (414).

Minutes

Regular Meeting, June 07, 2007

       Special Meeting, June 12, 2007

Commissioner Field, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 07, 2007, and the special meeting held June 12, 2007 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Residents and Visitors with Commission Business

Emergency Cord

Shelby Taylor requested an additional emergency pull cord for her apartment. Director Cousino commented that she should fill out a reasonable accommodation request form.

Accounts Payable Report/Bills

Bills in the amount of $21,220.39 were presented for payment. Vice President Hudson, supported by Commissioner Field, moved to accept the Accounts Payable Report and pay the bills as presented.  The motion carried unanimously.

Maintenance Supervisor’s Report

Written Report

Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rich presented a written report. Vice President, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to accept the Maintenance Supervisor’s Report as presented.

Executive Director’s Report

Operations

 

1 Br.

 

2 Br.

 

Move-Ins:

2

1

 

Move-Outs:

0

0

 

Vacancies:

4

0

 

Approved Applications:

0

0

 

Applications in Processing:

5

3

 

Applications on Waiting List:

0

0

Commissioner Orientation

Brief Discussion was held regarding scheduling of a Commissioner orientation. Following discussion, Commissioners requested that Mr. Cousino schedule a date in the near future.

Staff Health Insurance

Mr. Barrett presented health insurance replacement plans for the Commission employees. Following discussion, Commissioners requested further information before making a final decision. Commissioners agreed to hold a special meeting in the near future to resolve this matter.

Board Member Authority/Liability

Director Cousino briefly discussed the board members authority outside the board meeting.

Grant Reports

CFP 2008

            No action occurred on this item.

Unfinished Business         

Resolution #2008-01 Accepting MOA Monthly Report 12 of 12, 07/2007

Vice President Hudson moved to accept Resolution #2008-01 accepting MOA Monthly Report 12 of 12, 07/2007. The motion was supported by Commissioner Batt and carried unanimously.

New Business

No new business was presented.

Adjournment

Vice President, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to adjourn. The motion was carried unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tia Spratt

 

Karri Doty, Board President

Administrative Assistant, Hillsdale Housing Commission

 

Hillsdale Housing Commission