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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-20 - Minutes - Archivev' MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2009 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., January 20, 2009, 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: Olivia Horn, Hugh Earnest, Mark Kinion and Beautiful Gibson Commissioners Absent: I Leon Jones, Jr. Others Present: Fredia Sawin, Laura Higgins (Fayetteville Housing Authority), and R.J. Stidham (R.J. Stidham & Assoc.) Old Business None New Business A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Regular Meeting -Mr. Kinion motioned to accept the December 16, 2008 Regular Minutes, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously. B. Approval of December 2008 Financial Statements -Mr. David Land with Lindsey & Company will be holding a special meeting with the board in April 2009 to review the financial statements and answer any questions the board may have. Mr. Kinion motioned to accept the December 2008 Financial Statements, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously. C. Approval of Resolution No. 830, To Approve Task Order #2 for Preparation and Submission of Application for Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Certification -Mr. Stidham reviewed the Task Order #2 as presented. The CHDO Certification would assist in applying for grants through the ADFA program. The board asked questions and then Mr. Earnest motioned to accept Resolution No. 830, seconded by Mr. Kinion and carried unanimously. D. Approval of Resolution No. 831, To Approve Task Order #3 for Preparation and Submission of Financing Application under HUD's Section 811 Program and Home Funds for Eight (8) Single Family Ownership Units -Mr. Stidham reviewed the Task Order #3 and advised the board that the price is estimated and may go higher depending on what is needed. Mr. Stidham also advised the board that they needed to be sure to proceed with the utmost caution in any endeavors that the Partners for Better Housing would take on. Mr. Stidham will also do some research and make sure he is giving the best advice that he can. Questions were asked by the board and then Mr. Kinion motioned to accept Resolution #831, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously. E. Approval of Resolution No. 832, To Provide a Recoverable Grant to Partners for Better Housing for Reimbursement of Funds Paid by the Housing Authority on Their Behalf -Mr. Earnest motioned to table Resolution No. 832 for further discussion, seconded by Mr. Kinion and carried unanimously. This resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting. F. Approval of Resolution No. 833, To Approve Purchase of Coin -Operated Washers and Dryers for the Hillcrest Towers Laundry Facility -Ms. Sawin reviewed this resolution and questions were asked by the board. Mr. Kinion motioned to accept Resolution No. 833, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously. G. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. Ms. Sawin passed out copies of the Board's By-laws for their review to see if they wish certain language to be added for the Resident Board Member's position and how it will be filled. The board will review and let Ms. Sawin know if there needs to be any changes made. Mr. Earnest requested that the day of the week scheduled for the regular meeting of the Housing Authority be moved to Monday nights in lieu of Tuesday nights. Ms. Sawin will place this on the agenda at the next regular meeting for the board to discuss and vote on. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS C14AIRPERSON SECRETARY