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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-09-20 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES 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 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 1972, in the administration office of the Housing Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas. On roll call the following members were present: Present: Shelton, Douglas and Gould Absent: Baxter and Whillock I Others Present: Ora Belle Rollow, David Faught, Hugh Kincaid, Bromo Wilson, Dr, and Mrs. Paddock and Representative of League Women Voters, In the absence of the Chairman, Mr, Ellis Shelton, Vice Chairman presided. There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted. The minutes of August 16, Regular Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr, Douglas and the motion carried unanimously. 40 The financial report for August was approved by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Douglas and motion was carried unanimously, The Vice Chairman presented Resolution #100, hereby attached for consideration. Resolution #100 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITY PERSONNEL. After discussion, Resolution #100 was adopted by motion of Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. GoQld and the vote recorded: AYES: Douglas, Gould and Shelton NAYS: NONE The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried. The Vice Chairman presented Resolution #101, hereby attached for consideration. Resolution #101 RESOLUTION APPROVING MAINTENANCE WAGE RATE DETERMINAT10N AND CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO COINCIDE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR. I 40 0 - 2 - After discussion, Resolution #101 was adopted by motion of Mr. Gould, seconded by Mr. Douglas and the vote recorded: AYES: Douglas, Gould, Shelton NAYS: NONE The Vice Chairman declared the motion carried. Dr. and Mrs, Paddock advised the Authority they were intent on maintaining ownership of their property within the Center Square Project. After discussion of various alternatives, it was decided the Paddocks should present a definite proposal for redevelopment within 90 days, There being no further business the meeting adjourned. ATTEST: Secretary APPROVED: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 100 APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF LOCAL AUTHORITY PERSONNEL WHEREAS, the Local Housing Authority deems it beneficial to the smooth operation of ad- ministrative affairs to provide job descriptions for each of the administrative employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE: Section 1: That the attached job descriptions of adminis- trative employees are hereby adopted. PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1972. ATTEST: Is SECRETARY APPROVED: I "tFal I I N 0 F11190 JOB DESCRIPTION SECRETARY The secretary is directly responsible to the Executive Director and works under the supervision of Staff Assistants as assigned. Her duties include, but are not limited to, the typing of all general correspondence, payrolls, reports, and financial statements, as required, In addition, she checks statements for accuracy, maintains records and files in proper order, and performs such other duties as may be assigned. JOB DESCRIPTION 40 RELOCATION OFFICER The Relocation Officer shall assume responsibility for all activities required for carrying out a relocation program in connection with a HUD assisted housing or renewal project, He shall assist in the preparation of all reports, applications, and other documentation as may be required from time to time. He shall render assist- ance to project residents in accordance with the various Federal regulations as may be in effect, and as directed by the Executive Director. The Relocation Officer shall also assist in other phases of the projects as may be assigned by the Executive Director. JOB DESCRIPTION fe REHABILITATION OFFICER The Rehabilitation Officer shall assume responsibility for all activities required for carrying out a rehabilitation program in connection with a HUD assisted hous- ing or renewal project, He shall assist in the preparation of all reports, applications, and other docu- mentation as may be required from time to time. He shall render assistance to project residents in accordance with the various Federal regulations as may be in effect, and as directed by the Executive Director. The Rehabilitation Officer shall also assist in other phases of the projects as may be assigned by the Executive Director, and shall collaborate with all city officials in matters concerning city codes and property rehabilitation standards of the Urban Renewal Plan, E 41 JOB DESCRIPTION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT NO, 1 - RAO The Staff Assistant, Urban Renewal, is directly responsible to the Executive Director in all matters pertaining to urban renewal, and, under his general supervision, assists in all operations for the successful accomplishment of the urban renewal program, It is his responsibility to assist in the preparation of all Urban Renewal project budgets by the Accountant; to be accountable for all reports required by the Executive Director and by the Urban Renewal Administration; to prepare, with the assistance of the Attorney, all personal service contracts, and to oversee their execution and fulfillment; to make studies to determine the availability of cash and non-cash grants-in-aid; to assist in planning, pro- perty acquisition, relocation, demolition, site clearance, site improvement, and land disposition, as they pertain to the Urban Renewal project; to assist and advise personnel who may be assigned to duties relating to Urban Renewal; and to perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director, 40 0 JOB DESCRIPTION, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Executive Director is employed by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority and is directly responsible to them for all business carried on by the Authority, The Executive Director also serves as Secretary to the Board of Commissioners. As Secretary to the Board, the Executive Director is charged with the performance of duties as set forth in the By -Laws of the Authority and performs such other duties as required by the Board, As Executive Director for the Authority, and with the support and concurrence of the Commissioners, it is his duty to develop and direct an effective low -rent housing program, and to promote and administer a progressive Urban Renewal pro- gram. His specific duties include, but are not limited to, the guidance and direction of those persons directly responsible to him for the execution of these respective programs; the recommendation of a plan of operation, adminis- trative policies, and organization and position charts to be adopted by the Commissioners as a guide for the operation of the Authority; the hiring, in accordance with the organization plan, of the necessary personnel to effectively administer the respective programs; the maintenance of effective relations be- tween the Authority and the public in all housing and renewal activities. In this connection it is his responsibility to represent the Authority in all matters concerning program problems and public relations, including addressing local civic organizations to explain problems and objectives of the various programs of the Authority, and to represent the Authority in all matters in- volving contacts and contracts with Federal or local agencies. 0 JOB DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Assistant Director is employed by the Executive Director with the consent of the Board of Commissioners, The Assistant Director is responsible for those duties specified by the Execu- tive Director and the Board, and shall act in the Executive Director's behalf during a prolonged period of absence. The Assistant Director may be assigned specific responsibility for any of the Executive Director's functions or may act in the capacity of assisting the Director in carrying out all phases of the Authority's activities. Is 0 JOB DESCRIPTION CONTROLLER The Accountant is directly responsible to the Executive Director in all matters pertaining to the fiscal and administrative policies of the Authority, and, under the Executive Director's general supervision to direct and control all fiscal and administrative operations, It is his responsibility to establish, maintain, and control fiscal and admini- strative records and procedures in accordance with recognized accounting and auditing practices, to prepare all budgets and revisions with appropriate assist- ance from the Executive Director and the Assistant Director; to initiate and supervise the installation and maintenance of budget control methods; procedures and records for proper cost control requirements, and inventory and property accountability records; to represent the Authority in controlling purchases by approval of purchase requests which have been initiated by the Housing and Urban Renewal Divisions; to audit all payable statements prior to payment and supervise the preparation of checks for the signatures of the Executive Direc- tor and the Chairman of the Board; to audit low rent housing and urban renewal project offices; to handle all tax and insurance matters for the Authority; and to conduct investigations and handle special assignments for the Executive Dir- ector. E 40 L'A RESOLUTION NO. 101 RESOLUTION APPROVING MAINTENANCE WAGE RATE DETERMINATIONS AND CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO COINCIDE WITH THE FISCAL YEAR WHEREAS, the Annual Contributions Contract entered into between the Housing and Urban Development and the Fayetteville Housing Authority requires that manual workers employed by the Authority should be paid not less than the wages prevailing in the locality, and; WHEREAS, the Local Authority believes it would contribute to the smooth management of fiscal affairs to change the October 1, 1972, and October 1, 1973. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE: The effective date of the wage rates be changed as follows: Section 1: From June 16, 1972, to October 1. 1972. Section 2: From June 16, 1973, to October 1. 1973. PASSED AND APPROVED this&��day ofzeTl-e-� 1972. APPROVED: IS4 ATTEST: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY WHEREAS, the following wage rate determinations have been made by the Labor Department for manual workers employed by the Local Auth4Drity pursuant to Section 16(2) of the United States Housing Act as amended effective June 16, 1972, and June 16, 1973, and; June 16, 1972 June 16, 1973 C.LASSIFICATIONS WAGE RATES CLASSIFICATIONS WAGE RATES (per annum) (per annum) Working Foreman $83008.00 Working Foreman $82340,80 Maint. Mechanic "All 72280,00 Maint, Mechanic "A" 7�592,00 Maint. Mechanic "B" 61843.20 Maint. Mechanic "B" 7,134.40 Maint, Aide "A" 61385.60 Maint, Aide "All 6�656,00 Maint. Aide "B" 5�928.80 Maint. Aide "B" 6�177,60 Laborer, Utility 52428,80 Laborer, Utility 5;647,60 Laborer 43867,20 Laborer 51075,20 WHEREAS, the Local Authority believes it would contribute to the smooth management of fiscal affairs to change the October 1, 1972, and October 1, 1973. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE: The effective date of the wage rates be changed as follows: Section 1: From June 16, 1972, to October 1. 1972. Section 2: From June 16, 1973, to October 1. 1973. PASSED AND APPROVED this&��day ofzeTl-e-� 1972. APPROVED: IS4 ATTEST: CHAIRMAN SECRETARY