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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-12-18 - Minutes - Archive• • MINUTES OF THE 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 a.m., Wednesday December 18th, 2002 in the office of the Authority 111 North School Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas. Janet Richardson, Chairperson, called the meeting to order. Commissioners Present: Richardson, Watson, Childress, Garton, Clinehens Commissioners Absent: None Others Present: Bromo Wilson, Fredia Sawin The Minutes of the November 20th, 2002 Regular Meeting were approved by motion, seconded, and carried unanimously. The November Financial Statement was approved by motion, seconded and carried unanimously. Ms. Christine Childress announced to the members of the Board that she must resign her position at this time due to family and community obligations that consume a lot of her time. She stated her regrets for having to leave and she expressed her enjoyment while serving as a commissioner. Mr. Bromo Wilson called the Fayetteville City Clerk's office to see if they have received any applications for a Fayetteville Housing Authority Commissioner. They acknowledged that they haven't. Ms. Richardson directed to Ms. Childress that the Board will accept her resignation with great reluctance. Ms. Sawin handed out an application to each commissioner in case they have someone in mind. Ms. Richardson stated that it might be more fair to the community if this position, for commissioner, was advertised. The Board members and Mr. Wilson briefly discussed the past Technical Assistance Meeting that was held on December 12th, 2002. The meeting was very long. Some questions not answered were, how to provide the Housing needed and why there is poverty in these certain areas. There needed to be more talk about education and wages etc. Mr. Garton added that the Banks give a class on how to manage money. There needs to be more cooperation between the City of • Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Housing Authority in relation to providing Housing to those of poverty. The Board voted unanimously to accept the current changes to the Public Housing Occupancy Policy and the Section 8 Administrative Policy. The changes entailed the following: • • • Page 2 1. Public Housing Applications will be taken Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville Housing Authority o ffice located at )#1 North School Ave., Fayetteville, AR. (Unless otherwise posted) Applications may also be accepted through the mail or by appointment if applicant cannot come into the office at the above times. This will be determined on a case by case situation and must be for reasons beyond their control. 2. Public Housing Occupancy Policy definition of an Adult. An adult is a person who has reached his/her 18th birthday, o r who has been relieved of the disability of non -age by the juvenile court. Only persons who are adults shall be e ligible to enter into a lease agreement for occupancy. 3. Section 8 Applications will be taken Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville Housing Authority office located at l)1 North School Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Unless otherwise posted.) Applications may also be accepted through the mail or by appointment if applicant cannot come into the office at the above times. This will be determined on a case by case situation and must be for reasons beyond their control. Ms. Watson mentioned to Mr. Wilson that the Adult Center Piano needs tuned. Mr. Wilson offered that she get it done and send the Fayetteville Housing Authority the bill. We know that this e ntertainment is very good for the tenants. Ms. Watson also thanked Mike Atwell and Mr. Bromo Wilson for coming to the Hillcrest Tenants Meeting. I think that it is good for Mr. Wilson to be involved. We need to see what can be done w ith the elevators, the floors get very dirty and they make a chug chug noise in the winter when the oil gets cold. The Highrise Ramblers, music group, has blossomed into a great Christmas miracle. The Adult Center has an angel tree this year w ith donations from Washington Regional and Butterfield Trail. Ruth King, with the Highrise Ramblers, will run a small add in the Democrat Gazette thanking those who donated time and money to this cause. All the tenants are very happy with the updated laundry facilities. The double load washing machine will be put in after January. The new laundry company comes very promptly when they are called reporting a problem with the machines. This is a definite change from the last company. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. ATTEST: SECRETARY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CI fl OF FAYETTILLE, ARKANSAS .l. JAV .\, i N CHAIRPE • • • • PUBLIC HOUSING AMENDMENT MADE TO OCCUPANCY POLICY -DECEMBER 2002 Completed applications will be accepted lir all applicants and the information \vitt be verified by the FIA. Applications must be turned in by the person applying and/or spouse. families who wish to apply for any one of the 1'I IA's programs must complete a written application torn when application -taking is open. Applications will be made available in an accessible formal upon request from a person with disabilities. Applications will be taken Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a. ni. to 11:00 a. in. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville !lousing Authority office located at 111 North School Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Unless otherwise posted.) Applications may also be accepted through tate mail or by appointment if applicant cannot come into the office at the above tines. This will be determined on a case by case situation and must be for reasons beyond their control. ADULT - An adult is a person who has reached his/her 18th birthday, or who has been relieved of the disability of non -age by the juvenile court. Only persons who are adults shall be eligible to enter into a lease agreement for occupancy. SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT MADE TO ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN -DECEMBER 2002 Families who wish to apply for any one of the I'I IA's programs must 'complete a written application form when application -laking is open. Applications will be made available in an accessible format upon request from It person with disahill(1es. Applications will be taken Monday through "Thursday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 in. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fayetteville !lousing Authority office located at Ill N. School, Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Unless otherwise posted.) Applications may also be accepted through the until or by appointment if applicant cannot come into the (Alice at the above times. This will be determined on a case by case situation and must be lin' reasons beyond their control.