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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-11-19 - Minutes - Archiver' • 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 8:30 o'clock a.m., Wednesday, November 19, 1975, in the office of the Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mr. Gould, Chairman, called the meeting to order. On roll call the following members were present: Commissioners: Gould, Taylor, Morgan, Underwood, Clinton Commissioners Absent: None Others Present: Chad„Kumpe, Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen, Pat Warford, Pat Donat, Hugh Kincaid, David Knoll There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: • The Minutes of the October 15, 1975 Regular Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. • The Minutes of the October 23, 1975 Special Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. The Minutes of the November 3, 1975 Special Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. There was a discussion of the Financial Statement concerning the expense for boiler repair. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Allen explained the problems that have occurred with the boiler leaking. The Board discussed various ways of solving this problem without shutting down boiler operation during the winter months. The Board instructed the Housing Authority staff to investigate a solution to this problem. After discussion, the October Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 208 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLING GAS CHECK METERS ON SITES A & B Mr. Allen informed the Board of the range of bids received for installing the gas check meters. The lowest bid received was from J. C. Cole Plumbing and Heating for the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars. After discussion, Resolution No. 208 was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. • • • 2 RESOLUTION NO. 209 RESOLUTION MODIFYING PERSONNEL POLICY AS TO TRAVEL ALLOWANCES Mr. Kumpe and Mr. Wilson explained this resolution. The new travel allowances have been discussed with HUD and meet their approval. After discussion, Resolution No. 209 was approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried unanimously. There was a discussion of the progress on the community center expansion. There has been a delay in the architectural planning due to the different guidelines concerning daycare centers. Mr. Kumpe has talked with the officers of the tenant organizations concerning the daycare center, and they approve of the idea. Mr. Kumpe presented several items concerning the Urban Renewal project to the Board. Mr. Kumpe informed the Board that he is now working toward finding a new location for the Farmer's Market in the downtown area as rapidly as possible. It was pointed out that SWEPCO is proceeding with burying underground utility cable connected with the Urban Renewal project at this time. Mr. Allen pointed out on the project map where SWEPCO is working. Mr. Kumpe stated that Urban Programming Corporation representatives w ill be in town tomorrow. He has asked them to bring all data, previous and present plans for discussion. Mr. Kumpe stated that after meeting w ith UPC, priority items will be established to begin work on immediately. Mr. Gould introduced Mr. David Knoll. At a previous Board meeting in September, Mr. Knoll presented an idea to the Commissioners to paint graphics on the walls that have been exposed due to demolition on the Square. The Board at that time asked Mr. Knoll to come up with price figures for this project. Mr. Knoll stated today that the C1inehen's wall could be done at an approximate cost of $1,300.00. This price would include waterproofing,sealer, paint and scaffolding. The labor would be contributed. The Board asked Mr. Kumpe to work with Mr. Knoll in investigating the possibilities of making this a community project w ith the downtown people, and to investigate the legal aspects of the project as far as the Housing Authority is concerned. The Board then requested an Executive Session, and there being no further business, adjourned folio h[1g this session. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMA • • • RESOLUTION NO. 208 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT FOR INSTALLING GAS CHECK METERS ON SITES A & B WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville has purchased gas check meters for Sites A and B through a modernization program, and; WHEREAS, it is necessary to install said gas check meters, and; WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has taken the necessary bids in accordance with its procurement policy, and; WHEREAS, the lowest bid received was from J. C. Cole Plumbing and Heating Company for the amount of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, that the Housing Authority enter into a contract with J. C. Cole Plumbing and Heating for the installation of eighty (80) gas check meters on Sites A and B for an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00). PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF 4014 THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS , 1975. CHAIRMA RESOLUTION NO. 209 RESOLUTION MODIFYING PERSONNEL POLICY AS TO TRAVEL ALLOWANCES WHEREAS the Personnel Policy of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, as adopted 4/21/71 by Resolution No. 60, and amendment by Resolution No. 142 adopted 2/14/74, sets out certain provisions for travel, and; WHEREAS these allowances need to be updated because of the additional activities that the Housing Authority is undertaking, such as the Target Projects Program and the Modernization Program expanding the community buildings on Sites A and B; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, THAT Section 11, Travel, Paragraph B, be added to with this reading: "If air transporation proves not the most economical way to travel outside the Housing Authority jurisdiction, travel by private car will be allowed with mileage paid at the rate of $.15 per mile." ALSO, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 11, Travel, Paragraph D, be amended to read: The Executive Director, using his personal transporation in the pursuit of the Authority's business pertaining to housing locally, shall be reimbursed at a rate of $60.00 per month to be paid monthly. 2. The Executive Director also shall receive reimbursement of $.15 per mile for any local travel pertaining to Urban Renewal business. 3. All authorized staff employees who use their private automobiles for agency business shall be reimbursed at a rate of $.15 per mile." PASSED AND APPROVED THIS ATTEST: DAY OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 1975. CHAIRMA SECRETARY