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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-09-15 - Minutes - Archive0 • 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, September 15, 1971, in the office of the Housing Authority, 226 North Block Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. On roll call the following members were present: Messrs: Whillock, Gould, and Absent: Douglas and Shelton Also Present: Tom Reid (HUD Fry, Ora Belle Baxter Area Office), Mrs. Lois Rollow and David Faught. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted. The minutes of the regular meeting of August 18, 1971, were approved by motion of Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Gould and carried unanimously. The financial report for the month of August, was approved by motion of Mr. Baxter, seconded by Mr. Gould and carried unanimously. Mr. Gould moved that John Taylor be employed as Working Fore- man for maintenance effective September 13, 1971, at an annual salary of $7500 and truck expense of $35 per month until the Authority can furnish a truck. Mr. Baxter seconded the motion and the following vote was recorded: AYES: Baxter, Gould and Whillock NAYS: None The Chairman thereupon declared the motion carried. Mr. Gould moved that two staff members be authorized to attend a Relocation Workshop at Tulsa, Oklahoma, September 27, 28 and 29 and to attend the National Meeting of NAHRO to be held in Kansas City, October 4, 5 and 6, seconded by Mr. Baxter and the following vote was recorded: AYES: Whillock, Baxter, Gould NAYS: None The Chairman thereupon declared the motion carried. • 16 - 2 - The award of purchase of a truck to a bidder was delayed until additional information and revised bids received on the hydraulic lift. Report on Low Rent Housing: 1. On September 10, 40 dwelling units it Site "B" were accepted from the con- tractor and occupancy was in process. 2. Site "A", acceptance of 40 dwelling units has been delayed because of some deficiencies. Another inspection will be made soon. 3. Site "J" is progressing satisfactorily and should be ready for inspection in December. Report on Urban Renewal - Tom Reid advised the commission that the Authority could expect a letter within a few days approving Part I of the Loan and Grant application. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Secretary APPROVED: ea,Q'I'e' I Chairman