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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 15, 1976,
in the office of the Authority, #1 North School Avenue, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Mr. Gould, Chairman, called the meeting to order.
Upon roll call, the following members were present:
Commissioners: Gould, Clinton, Underwood, Taylor
Commissioners Absent: Morgan
Others Present: Chad Kumpe, Bromo Wilson, Delbert Allen,
Wayne Williams, Pat Warford, Pat Donat, Kay Speed, Hugh Kincaid,
Doris Milton
There being a quorum present, the following business was transacted:
The Minutes of the November 17, 1976 Regular Meeting were approved by
motion of Mr. Clinton, seconded by Mr. Underwood, and carried
unanimously.
The November Financial Statement was approved by motion of Mr. Underwood,
seconded by Mr. Clinton, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Kumpe informed the Board that the Housing Authority has received
applications for the position of Commissioner of the Housing Authority
Board. Mr. Clinton's term expires December 28, 1976. One of the
applicants, Judy Endress, was especially recommended by the City
Manager's office. Mrs. Endress is the director of SCAN (Suspected
Child Abuse and Neglect). After discussion, Mr. Underwood moved to
accept Mrs. Endress' application. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taylor, and carried unanimously. Mrs. Endress' term will expire
December 28, 1981.
Mr. Kumpe introduced Mrs. Doris Milton to the Board. Mrs. Milton
made an announcement that there will be a program presented in the
Adult Center of Hillcrest Towers January 11, 1976 at 2:00 p.m., by
Mr. Leo Baldwin from Housing Interest in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Milton
stated that anyone interested in attending this program is invited.
Mr. Kumpe gave a progress report on the Urban Renewal work, which he
stated was progressing well and on schedule and work should begin in
the Square area by February or March.
Mr. Kumpe discussed a possible plan for the northeast corner of the
Square. This property is not now in the Urban Renewal district, but
if everything works out can be acquired. Urban Renewal funds would
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be used to acquire the property and to relocate the property owners and/or
tenants, then the City, using Act 9 funds, would purchase the property and
lease to the University of Arkansas for use as a Continuing Education
facility. Mr. Kumpe showed the Board the plans for this facility which
will be combined with a Hilton Hotel and Convention Center. The
University will consider this plan at their January meetings.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
ATTEST:
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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