HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-12-18 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 18, 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., December 18, 2007, in the City Administration Building, Room 326,
Fayetteville, AR.
Olivia Horn, Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Hugh Earnest, Deborah Olsen, Mark Kinion, and
Olivia Horn
Commissioners Absent: Richard Royal
Others Present: Fredia Sawin and Laura Higgins (Fayetteville Housing
Authority)
Old Business
Ms. Sawin reviewed the outcome of the annual Public Housing Christmas party at the
Hillcrest Towers building conducted on December 10, 2007. As always it was a great
turn out and lots of toys were given away to needy families. Ms. Sawin and the board
thanked all individuals involved including the Tenants Council, the employees of the
Fayetteville Housing Authority, the City of Fayetteville Fire Department and The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of Prev
the November 20, 2007 Ann
carried unanimously.
B. Approval of November 2007
financial statements. Motiot
2007 Financial Statements, s
C. Election of New Board Men
application was submitted fc
that the applicant was certaij
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member for the term 12/28/:
unanimously. Ms. Horn req
regular meeting. Mr. Jones'
Fayetteville Board Meeting
s Annual Meeting -Mr. Kinion motioned to accept
Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms. Olsen and
Financial Statements -Ms. Sawin reviewed the
was made by Mr. Kinion to accept the November
%conded by Ms. Olsen and carried unanimously.
ber for Term 12/28/2007 -12/28/2012 -Only one
the opening board position. The board determined
ly qualified and could see no reason not to vote him
Kinion to accept Leon Jones, Jr. as the new board
007-12/28/2012, seconded by Ms. Olsen and carried
tested that Ms. Sawin send him a packet for the next
application will be submitted to the City of
or their ratification.
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D. Approval of Resolution No. 808 Authorizing the Transfer of Public Housing
Funds to Certificates of Deposit -Ms. Sawin advised that this was the highest rate
she could find available at this time and the board thanked her for her work. Mr.
Earnest then motioned to accept Resolution No. 808, seconded by Mr. Kinion and
carried unanimously.
E. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin advised that all the programs through the
Housing Authority's office are full at this time. Ms. Horn announced that Dr.
Blumberg is set up to offer vaccinations for the pets at the Hillcrest Towers
building on January 19, 2008. There is a sign up sheet for the residents and the
cost will be only $5.00. Mr. Earnest asked about the possible grant writer for the
Partners for Better Housing Non -Profit. Ms. Sawin has discussed this idea with
Ledford Planning and Engineering who already does work for the Housing
Authority. They will check into what it would take to do a
Demolition/Disposition and possibly building 202 housing on the Morgan Manor
site. Ms. Sawin will set up to have a representative from Ledford Planning and
Engineering to attend the next regular meeting and report.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITYY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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