Hillsdale Housing Commission
45 N. West Street ¨ Hillsdale, MI 49242
Phone: (517) 439-1210 ¨ Fax: (517) 439-9577 ¨ E-mail: mail@hillsdalehousing.org
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| Minutes - Regular Meeting September 06, 2007 Call to OrderThe regular monthly meeting of the Hillsdale Housing Commission was held in the Community Room of Hilltop Apartments on Thursday, September 06, 2007 and was called to order by President Doty at 12:15 p.m. Roll Call
Additions to AgendaThere were no additions to the Agenda as presented. MinutesRegular Meeting, July 07, 2007Special Meeting, July 12, 2007Commissioner Field, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 7th, 2007 and the special meeting held July 12, 2007. The motion carried unanimously. Residents and Visitors with Commission BusinessGlass Repair ChargeTheresa Geren (101) discussed concern for the payment she was billed for breaking the entry way glass with her wheel chair. After brief discussion, the board members considered the incident accidental; therefore the charge would be waived. Commissioner Field, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to wave the repair charge. The motion carried unanimously Accounts Payable Report/BillsBills in the amount of $29,749.99 were presented for payment. Following discussion, Commissioner Hudson, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to accept the Accounts Payable Report and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried unanimously Maintenance Supervisor’s ReportWritten ReportMaintenance Supervisor Mark Rich presented a written report. Commissioner Hudson, supported by Commissioner Batt, moved to accept the Maintenance Supervisor’s Report as presented. Executive Director’s Report
Commissioner OrientationDirector Cousino discussed commissioner vacancies and recommended deferring orientation. Commissioners agreed postponing Commissioner Orientation until vacancies are filled. Vice President Hudson presented information to (The Commissioners Guide to Public Housing.) Vice President Hudson stated it would be helpful to order the literature for all commissioners to have prior to Commissioner Orientation. Meeting ProceduresDirector Cousino presented a copy of the Open Meetings Act as amended. Discussion ensued regarding Additions to Agenda/Open Meeting Act. Mr. Cousino recommended this agenda item be kept. Mr. Cousino distributed By Laws as requested. Annual Contributions Contract
Mr. Cousino presented the relevant portion of the Annual Contributions Contract regarding the Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreement. The agreement states that PILOT is required. Following brief discussion, Commissioners decided to wait until 10/01.
Director Cousino presented discussion regarding benefits. Mr. Cousino stated colleagues have argued that “benefits” are included as part of the specified “salary.” Following discussion, Commissioners stated their opinion that the prevailing wage does not include benefits. Grant ReportsCFP 2008Director Cousino stated that CFP 2008 funds had been allocated by congress. Unfinished BusinessNo unfinished business was presented New BusinessCommissioner MacRitchie’s ResignationCommissioner Field, supported by Commissioner Hudson moved to regretfully accept Commissioner MacRitchies’s Resignation. The motion carried unanimously. Meeting DecorumCommissioners discussed proper meeting procedure. By-LawsVice President Hudson requested a special meeting to discuss the By Laws and Personnel policies. Mr. Cousino agreed to schedule a special meeting to be held in late October or early November. AdjournmentCommissioner Batt moved to adjourn. The motion was supported by Vice President Hudson and the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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