HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-15 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2007 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
5:30 p.m., May 15, 2007, in the City Administration Building, Room 111, Fayetteville.
AR.
Richard Royal, Vice Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Richard Royal, Deborah Olsen, Mark Kinion and Olivia
Hom
Commissioners Absent: Betty Turner
Others Present: Fredia Sawin and Laura Higgins (Fayetteville Housing
Authority)
Old Business
A. Update on Morgan Manor Housing Project -This will remain on the agenda until
the Partners for Better Housing is up and running. Ms. Sawin reminded the board
that the first meeting for the organization is June 16, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Sources office, 1918 Birch Ave., Fayetteville, AR
B. Update on Non -Profit 501 C3 (Partners for Better Housing) Status at IRS Level -
Ms. Sawin reported that the attorney has advised that the by-laws need to be
passed as soon as possible to get things going on the IRS status. By-laws can be
passed as is and amended at a later time. Mr. Royal will email a set of by-laws to
Ms. Sawin that are not as comprehensive in the next couple of days.
New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Regular Meeting -Ms. Olsen motioned to accept
the April 24, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms. Hom and carried
unanimously.
B. Approval of April 2007 Financial Statements -Ms. Sawin reviewed the financial
statements. Mr. Kinion motioned to accept the April 2007 Financial Statements,
seconded by Ms. Horn and carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 788a PHA (AR097 Public Housing) Certifications of
Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulation: Board Resolution to
Accompany the Streamlined Annual Plan -Plan was reviewed by the board. Mr.
Kinion motioned to accept Resolution No. 788a, seconded by Ms. Hom and
carried unanimously.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 789 Resolution PHA (AR181 Section 8 Program)
Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulation: Board
Resolution to Accompany the Streamlined Annual Plan -Plan was reviewed by the
board. Ms. Horn motioned to accept Resolution No. 789, seconded by Ms. Olsen
and carried unanimously.
E. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. Ms. Sawin
announced that David Land of Lindsey and Company will be conducting a training
meeting for the board members on either May 291h or May 30`h, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Ms. Sawin will email the board as soon as she has a definite date, time and
location. Mr. Royal announced he would be interested in advocating changing the
State laws to allow more than five board members. Ms. Sawin advised she would
contact Jim Coleman who is the Chairperson of the Legislative Board of NAHRO
and have him contact Mr. Royal concerning this issue. Passing of the by-laws will
be completed at the June 16, 2007 meeting.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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