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Home My WebLink About1987-06-24 - 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;00 o'clock A.M. Wednesday June 24, 1987,in the library of the Authority, #1 North School, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Dan Hudpeth, Vice Chairperson called the meeting to order. Upon roll call, the following members were present: Commissioners Present: Windham, Hudspeth, Morgan, Richardson Commissioners Absent: Fries Others Presnet: Bromo Wilson, Toady Edwards The minutes of the May 20, 1987 Regular Meeting were approved by motion seconded and carried unanimously. The May Financial Statement was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING A PET POLICY FOR THE ELDERLY TENANTS OF HILLCREST TOWERS. Resolution No. 446, was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATING BUDGET REVISION NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/87. Resolution No. 447, was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/88. Resolution No. 448, was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously.. RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAVEL TO SWRC/NAHRO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 21-24, 1987 AT BOSSIER CITY, LA.. Resolution No. 449, was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously. Mr. Wilson will be on vacation in July, the commissioners agreed that the July meeting would be conceled. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. • THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY. OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CHAIRPERSON • • RESOLUTION NO. 446 RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING A PET POLICY FOR THE ELDERY TENANTS OF HILLCREST TOWERS WHEREAS the Federal Regulations governing pet ownership in public housing for the elderly or handicapped have become effective and WHEREAS the Fayetteville Board of Commissioners sent out a proposed Pet Policy to all the tenants May 21, 1987 and have received comments from the tenants, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY that the attached Pet Policy be adopted and effective as of this date. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS g5( DAY OF 0A4i- 1987 ATTEST: THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS C IRMAN FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY PET POLICY 1. Elderly and handicap residents will not be denied housing in public housing because they own a pet and meet the regulations of the housing authority concerning pet ownership. 2. Elderly and handicap residents may,have a common household pet; Common household pet means a domesticated animal, such as a dog, cat, bird & fish, that is traditionally kept in home for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes. Common household pet does not include reptiles. This definition shall not include animals that are used to assist the handicapped. 3. Handicapped tenants requiring animals to reside in their residence because of their handicap must certify in writing that the tenant or a member of his or her family is handicapped, the animal has been trained to assist persons with that specific handicap, and the animal actually assists the handicapped individual. 4. Local laws requires that pets be inoculated for rabies when they are six months old or older. Tenants must'once a year on the anniversary of their tenancy register their pet with the Housing Authority and supply written certification by a licensed veternarian or state or local authority that their pet hasbeen vaccinated for rabies. 5. Tenants must supply the housing authority with the name, address, and phone number of one or more responsible parties who will care for the pet if the pet owner dies, is incapacitated or is otherwise unable to care for the pet. 6. Sanitary standards must be practiced by tenants for the disposal of pet waste Residents must exercise and allow pet waste to be deposited on the west side of the parking lots. Tenants are responsible for removing their pet waste from the area and deposed of in the dumpster. Tenants with cats must change litter boxes at least twice weekly. 7. Local law requires all four legged pets be on leash or in pens when outside. The Housing Authority will not allow outside dog houses or pens therefore all pets must be on a leash when outside. 8. There shall be only one four legged warm blooded animal per dwelling unit. Their size may not be over 25 pounds and not over 18 inches when full grown. Birds are limited to one and must be kept in cages and cleaned out at least twice weekly. Aquariums are allowed up to 10 gallons. 9. Pet deposits shall be required: Dog & Cats - $200.00 ($100.00 Initial deposit and the remainder at $50.00 per month until paid in full.) Fish & Birds - $10.00 10. Tenants failure to remove pet waste will constitute the right for the housing authority to remove the waste and charge the tenant $5.00 per occurrence. 11. Dogs and cats must be spayed or neutered. 12. Pets will be kept free from fleas, ticks or other vermin. 13. Pets must be kept on leash at all times when not in apartments and may not be in the front lobby area unless entering or leaving the building. 14. Visitors pets except for pets ;essential for handicapped persons will not be allowed in the project. 15. Pets may not disturb other residents by barking, scratching, whining, other unusual noises or threatening :behavior. 16. Pets may not be left unattended in apartments for more than eight hours. 17. Leases must be changed. 18. The owner shall enter into a separate Pet Agreement that specifically outlines the Housing Authority's rules and owner responsibility. Failure to comply with the terms of this agreement will result in permanent removal of the pet or termination of tenancy. RESOLUTION NO. 447 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATING BUDGET REVISION NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/87 A. Be it Resolved by the Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency of the City of Fayetteville that: 1.' The proposed operation of families. ,expenditures are necessary in the efficient and economical the housing agency for the purpose of servicing low-income 2. The financial plan is reasonable in that: a. It indicates a source.of funding adequate to cover all proposed expenditures. b. It does not provide for. use of Federal Funding in excess of that pay_ . able under the provision of 24 CFR 890, Subpart A. 3. All propose rental charges and expenditures will be consistent with pro- visions of law and the Annual Contributions Contract. B. Pursuant to Section 860.4 of the final rule, effective April 1, 1983, the PHA mentioned herein is re examining the incomes of all families living in the project at least once a year. • PASSED AND APPROVED THIS • ATTEST: 4i_I4 1 SECRETAR yz DAY OF o71J4/ / THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OFTUECITY OF FAYETrEVIij.F, AREANSAS CERTIFICATE I, Bram Wilson, the duly appointed Executive Director of the Public Housing Agency of Fayetteville, AR., do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy of the Resolution passed by�he Public Housing Agency of Fayetteville, AR at a regular meeting held on the -24/ML day of-Tv✓L In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 12,41L day of<.,r,;£ i> . •certify this is a true and correct statement" SEAL: IVE DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 448 • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/88 • A. Be it Resolved by the Commissioners of the Public Housing Agency of the City of Fayetteville that: 1. The proposed expenditures are necessary in the efficient and economical operation of the housing agency for the purpose of servicing low -incase families. • 2. The financial plan It indicates a expenditures. a. is reasonable in that: source'of funding adequate to cover all proposed b. It does not provide for. use of Federal Funding in excess of that pay- able under the provision of 24 CFR 890, Subpart A. 3. All proposed rental charges and expenditures will be consistent with pro- visions of law and the Annual Contributions Contract. • B. Pursuant to Section 860.4 of the final rule, effective April 1, 1983, the PHA mentioned herein is re-examining the incomes of all families living in the project at 'least once a year PASSED AND APPROVED THIS a(y� DAY OF ✓�� ATTEST: Cauryti AP."' SECRETARY ifik THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CERTIFICATE I, Bromo Wilson, the duly appointed w ecutive Director of the Public Housing Agency of Fayetteville, AR., do hereby certify that the above resolution is a true copy of the Resolution passed by Public Housing Aency of Fayetteville, AR at a regular meeting held on the 25' day of- 67-41/.1/ 6 /f'.% .In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this ,2 'W day of--. jt4'F1 // .- i . r me", IVE D r 2 TOR • "I certify this is a true and correct statement" SEAL: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 449 RESOLUTION APPROVING TRAVEL TO SWRC/NAHRO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 21-24, 1987 AT BOSSIER CITY, LA. WHERE AS, the SWRC/NAHRO executive committee and standing committees will be held at Bossier City, LA., August 21-24, 1987, and, WHERE AS, Bromo Wilson is on the SWRC/NAHRO Executive committee, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, that travel expenses for Bromo Wilson be paid to this meeting in accordance with the agency's policy. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS aV43. DAY OF 6/101..446:1- , 1987. ATTEST: ECRETARY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. CHAIRMAN