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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-06-16 - Minutes - Archive• MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, met in regular session at 10:00 o'clock A. M., on Wednesday, June 16, 1971, in the office of the Housing Authority, 226 N. Block Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. On roll call the following members were present: Messrs: Whillock, Shelton, Baxter and Douglass Absent: Gould Also present: Hugh Kincaid, Ernest Jacks, David Powers, Ralph Hayes, David Faught and Ora Belle Rollow There being a quorum present, the following business was trans- acted: The minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1971, were approved by motion of Mr. Shelton, seconded by Mr. Douglass and carried unanimously. • The financial report for the month of May, was approved by motion of Mr. Douglass, seconded by Mr. Shelton and carried unanimously. Action on Resolution #63 - Ammending approved Dwelling Lease - was deferred until the July regular meeting, to take advantage of the thinking of a group of Local Authorities and HUD Representatives, meeting in the Little Rock HUD Area Office, June 21, 1971, to discuss a proposed uniform Dwelling Lease to be used. A motion was made by Mr. Shelton and seconded by Mr. Douglass, requesting that the Architects investigage an allegation made by Sammy Evans; a worker for the Painting Sub -Contractor on Site "B" stating that discarded, shoddy materials and workmanship were used on this Site by the contractor. The Architects were asked to advise the Authority by letter, of their findings. Mr. Jacks, representing the Architects, agreed to do this. Mr. Jacks, made the following report on the construction: Site "J" Progress Schedule approximately 93% - Estimated Completion 56%. The project is behind schedule, but expected to be completed by early October. Site A and B Progress Schedule 100% - Estimated Completion 90-95%• • The project is behind approximately one month, but expected to be completed in another eight to ten weeks. David Faught, reported that HUD Area Office reviewing of Part I Loan and Grant Application, now pending approval, is progressing slowly. David Faught reported that all persons who were contacted on the Project Area Committee were very enthusiastic about participation on the Committee. It was suggested that David Faught explore the possibility of the PAC touring various communities with Pedestrian Malls. The Executive Director, Ora Belle Rollow, announced that the Local Housing Authority Office will start taking applications for ad- mission to the Low Income Family Units on Monday, June 28, 1971. The question arose about admission of students attending the U. of A. Mr. Douglass moved that a policy be presented for adoption at the next regular Board Meeting. It was agreed that the next regular meeting will be held at one of the Project Sites in order that the Commissioners could make a tour of inspection of the project. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: • SECRETARY APPROVED: 6_14. CHAIRMAN