04/02/2009 Minutes
Hillsdale Housing Commission
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Minutes – Regular Meeting Thursday, April 02, 2009

Call to Order

The regular monthly meeting of the Hillsdale Housing Commission was held in the Community Room of Hilltop Apartments on Thursday, April 02, 2009 and was called to order at 12:05 p.m. by President Martin.

Roll Call

Present were:

President Martin, Vice President LoPresto, Commissioners Clevenger and Simons.

Absent was:

Commissioner Sanford

Also present was:

Executive Director Alton Cousino, Administrative Assistant Tia Spratt, Interim Administrative Assistant Debra Carpenter, Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rich,  Housekeeper Kylea Curtis and the following Hilltop Apartment Residents: Shelby Taylor, Ella Sheffer, Betty Monroe, Alice Kuhn, Marlene Donihue, Renda Hicks, Kay Conley, Paula Grubbs, and Jackie Maddox.

Additions to Agenda

There were no additions to the agenda.

FY 2010 Annual Plan

Public Hearing

No comments were presented regarding the Commission’s draft FY 2010 Annual Plan.

Resolution #HHC 2009-08 - Adopt FY 2010 Annual Plan

Commissioner Clevenger, supported by Commissioner LoPresto, moved to adopt the Resolution #HHC 2009-8 - Adopt FY 2010 Annual Plan, as presented.  The motion carried unanimously.

Minutes

Rescheduled Regular Meeting, February 18, 2009

Commissioner Simons, supported by Commissioner Clevenger, moved to accept the minutes of the rescheduled regular monthly meeting held February 18, 2009 as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Regular Meeting, March 05, 2009

Vice President LoPresto moved to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held March 05, 2009. The motion was supported by Commissioner Simons and carried unanimously.

Residents and Visitors with Commission Business

No business was presented by residents or visitors.

Accounts Payable Report

Bills in the amount of $22,490.63 were presented for payment.   Following discussion, Commissioner Simons, supported by Vice President LoPresto, moved to accept the Accounts Payable Report and pay the bills as presented.  The motion carried unanimously.

Maintenance Supervisor’s Report

Maintenance Supervisor Mark Rich presented a written report.  Mr. Rich presented documentation regarding a company who picks up paper products for recycling. Commissioners requested more information. Mr. Rich stated he would have more information at the next monthly meeting. Following discussion, Commissioner Clevenger, supported by Vice President LoPresto, moved to accept the Maintenance Supervisor’s Report as presented. The motion carried unanimously.

Executive Director’s Report

Operations

 

1 Br.

 

2 Br.

 

Move-Ins:

2

0

 

Move-Outs:

0

0

 

Vacancies:

3

0

 

Approved Applications:

3

0

 

Applications in processing:

3

0

 

Applications on waiting list:

9

12

HSA Renewals

No action occurred on this item.

FY 2010 Operating Budget

Grant Reports

ARRA CFP Funds – Resolution #HHC 2009-06

Director Cousino reported that HUD had allocated American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds from the 2009 stimulus package.  Mr. Cousino reported the Commission was scheduled to receive $79,000, with a potential additional grant funds available at a later date.   

Mr. Cousino stated that the HHC staff prioritized and budgeted many of the needs for Hilltop Apartments previously discussed by the Commission. Commissioner Clevenger, supported by Commissioner Sanford, moved to accept Resolution #HHC 2009-06 - Accept ARRA CFP Budget. The motion carried unanimously.

Unfinished Business

CCTV Monitoring

No action occurred on this item.

Audit Update – FYE 06/30/2008 

Human Resourced Audit Report

Director Cousino recommended that the final Human Resources Audit and accompanying documentation be presented to the Commission’s attorney for formal review prior to acceptance of all recommended modifications.  Following discussion, Commissioners requested that Mr. Cousino compile a list of items he felt were potentially incorrect or incomplete in the report.  Commissioner Clevenger, supported by Vice President LoPresto, moved to accept the Human Resources Audit as presented.  The motion carried unanimously.

New Business

ACOP/Lease Conflict – Declaration of Additional Non-Declared Income

No action occurred on this item.  Director Cousino reported contact with colleagues as well as an in-depth discussion of this item among staff members where it was concluded that no change was necessary at this time.

Strategic Planning Sessions

Commissioner Clevenger moved to accept the Strategic Plan as presented. The motion was supported by Commissioner Sanford, and carried unanimously.  Commissioners requested that Mr. Cousino submit a draft timeline for completion of the Strategic Plan at the next regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Adjournment

President Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:45 p.m. 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alton Cousino, Executive Director

 

Patrice Martin, President

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