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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-12-17 - 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 8:30 o'clock a.m., Wednesday, December 17, 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, Clinton Commissioners Absent: Underwood, Morgan Others Present: Chad Kumpe, Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen, Pat Warford, Pat Donat, Carl Hunt, Ernest Lancaster, Hugh Kincaid There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted: • The Minutes of the November 19, 1975, Regular Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously. The Minutes of the December 10, 1975, Special Meeting were approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. • The November Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 212 RESOLUTION TO CHANGE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Mr. Kumpe explained that Wayne Whitehead has taken on more maintenance duties than his present classification entails and requested that Mk. Mr. Whitehead's classification be changed to Maintenance Aide "B". After discussion, Resolution No. 212 was approved by motion Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. Mr. Kumpe informed the Board that the Housing Authority had received three applications for the position of Commissioner of the Housing Authority Board. Mr. Underwood's term expires December 28, 1975. Mr. Underwood reapplied for the position, and two new applications were received from Mr. Gerald Boyd and Mr. Alan Gilbert. Mr. Clinton moved to accept Mr. Underwood's application.':..Thesmotiion'Awas_sseconded by Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. Mr. Underwood's new term will expire December 28, 1980. • • • 2 Mr. Kumpe asked Mr. Allen to update the Board on some of the modernization activities. Mr. Allen stated that the gas check meters are installed and ready. The painters have completed twenty- three apartments on Willow, which leaves seventeen apartments remaining. This is an average of three apartments per week. Mr. Allen stated that at the present rate, the apartments should be completed (interior) on both Lewis and Willow by the middle of February. By May, the painters should be painting the exterior of the apartments. He stated that this project should be completed on schedule. Mr. Allen also stated that the Housing Authority is using tenant labor to fill some drainage areas on Willow. Mr. Kumpe introduced Mr. Carl Hunt. Mr. Hunt will be one of the persons conducting the feasibility study in the downtown area. Mr. Kumpe stated that Mr. Hunt will be meeting with the Commissioners during ththsastud*ronimeka Mr. Kumpe gave an update on several items. Mr. Kumpe stated that the Board has received copies of correspondence relating to the old Post Office building, and that now the Housing Authority is waiting on the City to make a decision as to acquisition of the structure. Mr. Kumpe has met with Urban Programming Corporation, and they have established a list of priorities, as follows: 1. Center Street (School - Church); 2. Alley (Spring - Meadow); 3. School Avenue (Spring - Project Limits); 4. Meadow Street (West - Church); 5. Locust Avenue (Spring - Center); 6. Block Avenue (Meadow - Center); 7. Mountain Street (East - Project Limits); 8. West Avenue (Storm Sewers) (Spring - Meadow); 9. Other Alleys. UPC has been paid for all work done to date, and all data and information concerning the Square area has been purchased from them. UPC will continue working on the above mentioned priorities, but will not be concerned with the Square area. Mr. Kumpe reported the current status of Urban Renewal property c -v. disposition. Ever9thing is moving smoothly and on schedule at this time. Mr. Kumpe has met with Ernie Jacks pertaining to the modernization of the community buildings. By January the Housing Authority will be prepared to advertise for bids for construction. Mr. Kumpe gave a report of a Housing Meeting the staff attended in Fort Smith. HUD has asked all Housing Authorities to adopt new policies concerning rent computation, leases, and grievance procedures according to the new Housing Act of 1974. Mr. Kumpe distributed copies of this policy, etc., to the Board and asked the Commissioners to review these. Mr. Kumpe stated he felt this policy would be an improvement and urged that the Board approve and adopt it at the next Board meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS • • RESOLUTION NO. 212 RESOLUTION TO CHANGE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WHEREAS the Housing Authority, in review of the job classifications of its maintenance force finds the need to re-classify certain personnel; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Wayne Whitehead be changed from the classification of Utility Laborer at an annual salary of $6,489.60 to Maintenance Aide "B" at an annual salary of $7,009.60, effective December 15, 1975. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17th DAY OF December , 1975. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRMAN