HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-06-19 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE JUNE 195 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., June 19, 2007, in the City Administration Building, Room 326, Fayetteville,
AR.
Richard Royal, Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Richard Royal, Deborah Olsen, Mark Kinion and Olivia
Horn
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Fredia Sawin and Laura Higgins (Fayetteville Housing
Authority)
Old Business
A. Update on Morgan Manor Housing Project -This item is tied to the Partners for
Better Housing Non Profit organization. The first meeting was conducted on June
16, 2007 and goals were discussed. A mission statement was put into place and
officers -nominated.
B. Update on Non -Profit 501C3 (Partners for Better Housing) Status at IRS Level-.
Ms. Sawin reported that the paperwork was all in place and IRS should be
assigning a number for the non-profit within the next couple of months.
New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Regular Meeting -Mr. Kinion motioned to accept
the Mayl5, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms. Olsen and carried
unanimously.
B. Approval of May 2007 Financial Statements -Mr. Kinion motioned to accept the
May 2007 Financial Statements, seconded by Ms. Olsen and carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 790 Approving a Donation to The Bank of
Fayetteville Scholarship Fund in Memorial to Betty Turner -Ms. Hom motioned to
accept Resolution No. 790 in memory of a great life and a great friend, seconded
by IVIS. Olsen and carried unanimously. This donation.will be in the amount of
$1,500.00.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 791 Approving Access to Fayetteville Housing
Authority Bank Accounts and Authorization for Check Signing -As Ms. Turner has
passed away the signature on the Housing Authority checks must be changed. Mr.
Royal advised that he would prefer not to be added at this time and suggested that
Ms. Horn be nominated. Due to her more open schedule, Ms. Horn advised she
would be happy to accept. Ms. Olsen motioned to accept Resolution No. 791 with
Ms. Horn as the designated signature, seconded by Mr. Kinion and carried
unanimously.
E. Election of Vice Chairperson -Mr. Royal has replaced Betty Turner as the
Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson will need to be nominated to replace Mr.
Royal. Ms. Horn motioned to place Mr. Kinion as Vice Chairperson, seconded by
Ms. Olsen and carried unanimously.
F. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. Mr. Royal
requested that Ms. Sawin check with the residents of Hillcrest Towers who may
want air conditioning and see if they need help to put one in or help to pay the
additional $12.00 per month or both. Ms. Sawin will place a flier in the lobby of
the Hillcrest Towers building. Ms. Sawin reminded the board that hopefully
within the next five years the Housing Authority can install central air
conditioning through the Capital Grant Funds program. The next regular meeting
is scheduled for July 17, 2007.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
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