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Home My WebLink About2004-08-30 - Minutes - Archiver • MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS . The Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas met in Special Session at 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 30, 2004, in the City Administration Building, Room 111, Fayetteville, AR. Janet Richardson, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at approximately 4:00 p.m. Commissioners Present: Janet Richardson, Robin Ross and Betty Turner Commissioners Absent: None Others Present: Fredia Sawin, Laura Higgins (Fay. Housing Auth.), Kit Williams (City of Fay.), Representatives of local Newspapers Announcement Janet Richardson formally announced the resignation of Nancy Bolin and Dusti Miller. • Ms. Ross then motioned to accept these two resignations, seconded by Ms. Richardson and carried unanimously. It was agreed that Robin Ross would be replacing Gary Garton's position with the term expiring 12/28/04 and Betty Turner would replace Randy Coleman's position which expires December 28, 2005. Discussion was made concerning the replacement of these two positions. Mr. Williams (City Attorney) gave his thoughts on the matter and further discussion was made between the board members. It was decided by all that it was important to try and replace Dusti Miller's position with another Resident Board Member. Ms. Richardson suggested getting the applicants that the city had reviewed and looking at those as possible candidates for the non-resident board member position, selecting one and remitting that name to the City for approval. Ms. Ross motioned to contact Don Marr (Councilman on the City of Fayetteville Board) to review possible candidates, seconded by Ms. Richardson and carried unanimously. Ms. Ross will contact Fredia Sawin with the information. Other Business Janet Richardson suggested training but all agreed to wait until the other board positions were filled. Ms. Richardson advised that she would honor her agreement to step down as Chairperson however, it was agreed that it would again be better to wait until all positions are filled at which time an Annual Meeting can be scheduled to elect new officers. is Mr. Williams reviewed the FOIA laws and stressed the importance of learning this law • and abiding by it. Mr. Williams advised the new board members to pick up a booklet that the City has concerning the FOIA laws and review it. Ms. Richardson stated that they also needed to decide when they would hold their regular meetings. At this time it is the third Tuesday of each month. Mr. Williams suggested removing this wording from the by-laws so it could be scheduled when it is convenient for all. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 7auperson ATTEST: Secretary 0 FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVE. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701-5928 PH: (479) 521-3850 FAX: (479) 442-6771 August 26, 2004 Ms. Betty Turner 4315 Mission Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Dear Ms. Turner: Please find enclosed the Agenda for the Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in Room #111 at the Fayetteville City Administration Bldg., 113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR. This meeting was called by Ms. Janet Richardson, Chairperson of the Fayetteville Housing Board, in accordance with the Fayetteville • Housing Authority By -Laws. Please also find enclosed the tentative agenda for the Fall NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) meeting on September 14th — 17th, 2004 in Ft. Smith, AR. Registration is $150 per person and the meetings are scheduled for Thursday, September 16th, 2004. Please let me know by September 4th, 2004 if you will be attending. If you have any questions, pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call me at 521- 3850. Sincerely yours, Fredia Sawin Executive Director I's 0 • FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVE. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701-5928 PH: (479) 521-3850 FAX: (479) 442-6771 August 26, 2004 Ms. Janet Richardson 1712 Greenvalley Ave. Fayetteville, AR 72703 Dear Ms. Richardson: Please find enclosed the Agenda for the Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 9111 at the Fayetteville City Administration Bldg., 113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR. ]'his meeting was called in accordance with the Fayetteville Housing Authority By -Laws. • Please also find enclosed the tentative agenda for the Fall NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) meeting on September 14th — 17th, 2004 in Ft. Smith, AR. Registration is $150 per person and the meetings are scheduled for Thursday, September 16th, 2004. Please let me know by September 4th, 2004 if you will be attending. If you have any questions, pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call me at 521- 3850. Sincerely yours, Fredia Sawin Executive Director fs • • FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVE. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701-5928 PH: (479) 521-3850 FAX: (479) 442-6771 August 26, 2004 Ms. Robin Ross 125 West Boles Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Ms. Ross: Please find enclosed the Agenda for the Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 30, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in Room 9111 at the Fayetteville City Administration Bldg., 113 W. Mountain Street, Fayetteville, AR. This meeting was called by Ms. Janet Richardson, Chairperson of the Fayetteville Housing Board, in accordance with the Fayetteville • Housing Authority By -Laws. Please also find enclosed the tentative agenda for the Fall NAHRO (National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) meeting on September 14th — 17th, 2004 in Ft. Smith, AR. Registration is $150 per person and the meetings are scheduled for Thursday, September 16th, 2004. Please let me know by September 4th, 2004 if you will be attending. If you have any questions, pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call me at 521- 3850. Sincerely yours, Fredia Sawin Executive Director fs 0 Jul 09 04 04:19p TO: MAYOR DAN COODY FROM: DUSTI M UER SURJEGT: FAYETTEVIILE HOUSING AUTHORITY RESIGNATION DATE: 7/8/04 CG FAYEI'IEVIIIE HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONER JANET RICHARDSON I am offering my resignation from the Fayetteville Housing Authority, effective immediately on July 8, 2004. I only recently was appointed to the FHA in Apra, 2004, and have attended two board meetings and one twining session. I have not been involved in any meetings or decisions that would subject me to criminal or civil liability during my three-month tenure on the board. It has been brought to my attention that the Fayetteville City Council wishes to improve the FHA, and I completely support its decision if that includes a new FHA commission, free of the taint associated with any past criminal or civil sanctions. 'Therefore, for the better good of public housing in Fayetteville, I submit my resignation to assist the Fayetteville City Council in making decisions and determinations that will make the Fayetteville Housing Authority more efficient and productive. • My short tenure with the FHA began following the alleged violation of the Arkansas FOIA, and due to the fact that the Fayetteville City Council believes that perhaps a new board may be in the best interest of Fayetteville public housing, I resign my position as a commissioner of the Fayetteville Housing Authority. Even though short in nature, I have enjoyed serving on the PHA. I wish only the best for the Fayetteville Housing Authority and my fellow commissioners, and I give best wishes to the Fayetteville City Council and Mayor for their efforts to improve public housing in Fayetteville. Sincerely, Dusti Miller 0 FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 40 #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 (479) 521-3850 August 5, 2004 TO: Kit Williams COMPANY: City of Fayetteville Attorney's Office FROM: Fredia Sawin • COMPANY: FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Fax: 442-6771 NOTES: Federal Regulations 40 • • • SquirrelMail Current Folder: INBOX Compose Addresses Folders Options Search Help Calendar Filters Message List I Delete Previous I Next Subject: FOI request From: Charlie Morasch <charliem@nwarktimes.com> Date: Mon, August 23, 2004 4:12 pm To: Fredia Sawin <fayettevilleha@moregti.net> Priority: Normal Fredia, Page I of I Sign Out SquirrelMail Forward I Reply I Reply All View Full Header View Printable Version Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting a copy of Nancy Bolin's letter of resignation, received earlier today by City ATtorney Kit Williams. Thanks, Charlie Morasch Download this as a file Previous I Next I Delete & Prev I Delete & Next Move to:IN 1 W Move; https:Hmai 1. moregti.netlsquirrelmai 1-1.2.101srclread_body.php?mailbox=INBOX&passed_... 8/23/2004 • FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY 91 NORTH SCHOOL AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 (479) 521-3850 August 23, 2004 TO: Charlie COMPANY: Northwest Arkansas Times FROM: Fredia Sawin • COMPANY: FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Fax: 442-6771 NOTES: Resignation letter from Nancy Bolin r� u • FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVENUE FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS 72701 (479) 521-3850 August 23, 2004 TO: Kit Williams COMPANY: Fayetteville City Attorney FROM: Fredia Sawin • COMPANY: FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY Fax: 442-6771 NOTES: Resignation of Commissioner Nancy Bolin 0 • FAYETTEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY #1 NORTH SCHOOL AVE. FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701-5928 PH: (479) 521-3850 FAX: (479) 442-6771 August 23, 2004 Kit Williams Fayetteville City Attorney The City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 W. Mountain, Suite 302 Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Resignation of Commissioner Nancy Bolin Dear Mr. Williams: This letter is confirmation that the Fayetteville Housing Authority has received a faxed copy of Commissioner Nancy Bolin's Board resignation on this date. • The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting is on September 21 st, 2004. However, the present board members can schedule a Special Board Meeting in accordance with By -Laws of the Housing Authority of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you have any questions, pertaining to this matter, please feel free to call or write me. Sincerely, Fredia Sawin Executive Director fs 0 Aug 23 04 11:36a •DAVID J. WHITAKER Assistant City Attorney Judy Housley Office Manager • 0 Phone (479) 575-8313 FAX (479) 575-8315 CITY ATTORNEY 4795750315 KIT WILLIAMS FAYETTEVILLE CITY ATTORNEY August 23, 2004 Fayetteville Housing Authority ATTN: Ms. Fredia Sawin Fayetteville, AR 72701 RE: Resignation of Commissioner Nancy Bolin Dear Fayetteville Housing Authority: Inik THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS 113 W Mountain, Suite 302 Fayetteville, AR 7270"1-6083 By FAX: 442-6771 Attached is a letter faxed to my office this morning by Commissioner Nancy Bolin. It is addressed to the Mayor and Aldermen and states Ms. Bolin tenders her resignation. The Mayor and Aldermen cannot accept such tendered resignation, only the Fayetteville Hosing Authority has that power. Under Arkansas law, a tendered resignation by a public office can usually be withdrawn until officially accepted. Please inform me when the Fayetteville Housing Authority has a meeting and accepts Ms. Bolin's resignation. KW/jh With kindest regards, HIT WILLIAMS Fayetteville City Attorney • Aug 23 04 11:38a CITY ATTORNEY 4795758315 p.2 08/23/2004 08:01 5019272752 JTL SHOP PAGE 01 1704 H. Oakland Fayetteville, AR 72703 August 20, 2004 Mayor Dan Coody and the Favetreville Cay Council City Administration Building 125 W. Mountain St. Fayetteville, AR 72701 Dear Mayor and Alderman. It is with my deepest reynets that I tender my resignation from the Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners c11''ective immediately. I have maintained that the violations committed this past April 20 were procedural in nature and not malicious acts. However, with your charges of misconduct in office based upon my Freedom of Information Act conviction, you consider the violation sufficient grounds for removal. 1 could better understand you wanting to dismiss an appointed official whose intention was to commit a crime that jeopardized the Housing Authority, instead of an act that had no direct impact upon the organization What you had was a Board with all the right intentions who made a fateful mistake las April. Personally. i thought my transgressions had been put behind us all and we were • moving positively to the future after our face-to-face meeting in executive session. I feel I was led astray because more than one Council member had encouraged me to hold firm to my civic commitment to the Housing Authority. When I learned that it was a unanimous decision to relieve me of my duties, I felt blind -sided. I have enjoyed my tenure on the Fayetteville Housing Authority Board and will take mostly positive memories with me. I have always strived to put the needs of the working poor first in my role as Commissioner, other community involvement and my employment. I look forward to the day when the current "media frenzy" will be behind us and when the important role of addressing the creeds of the residents of the Housing Authority will take center stage, Thank you for the opportunity to have served in this capacity. Sincerely, A Nancy Bolin, MSW r