HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-25 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE MARCH 25, 2010 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
6:00 p.m., March 25, 2010, in the City Administration Building, Room 111, Fayetteville,
AR.
Mark Kinion, Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Olivia Horn, Hugh Earnest. Mark Kinion,
Brittany Kendrick and Leon Jones, Jr.
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Fredia Sawin and Laura Higgins (Fayetteville
Housing Authority)
New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Regular Meeting -Mr. Earnest motioned to
accept the February 25, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms.
Kendrick and carried unanimously.
B. Approval of February 2010 Financial Statements -Ms. Kendrick motioned to
accept the February 2010 Financial Statements, seconded by Mr. Earnest and
carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 866, To Write -Off Checks from Fayetteville Housing
Funds Outstanding over Six Months from Date of Issuance -Mr. Jones requested
that the wording "Write -Off" be amended to read "Void". Ms. Horn motioned to
approve Resolution No. 866 with the amendment in language, seconded by Mr.
Earnest and carried unanimously.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 867, To Temporarily Add a Local Preference to the
Administrative Plan of the Fayetteville Housing Authority -Ms. Sawin explained
that the TBRA program is ending and these participants needed to be placed onto
the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program to be able to continue their assistance.
Mr. Jones motioned to accept Resolution #867, seconded by Ms. Kendrick and
carried unanimously. - _-- ---____-- _ _-- — -- -----_ -_
E. Approval of Resolution No. 868, to Charge -Off Delinquent Accounts of Former
Tenants for Period 10/1/09 to 1/31/10 -Ms. Kendrick motioned to accept
Resolution No. 868, seconded by Ms. Horn and carried unanimously.
F. Approval of Resolution No. 869, The Write -Off of Certain Non -Expendable
Equipment that was Junked -Mr. Jones motioned to accept Resolution No. 869,
seconded by Ms. Horn and carried unanimously.
G. Discussion of the Report from the Finn that Reviewed the Condition of the
Housing at Lewis Plaza -Discussion was made by the board. It was determined by
the board that it would be better to keep Lewis Plaza at its present location and
not moved to the 7.6 acres as previously discussed. Other alternatives for
upgrading and improving Lewis Plaza will be discussed at future meetings.
H. Discussion of the Priorities with our Legislative Delegation to Assist Mr. Leon
Jones on his Trip to Washington DC -Discussion was made and it was determined
that Mr. Jones' priorities would be funding issues for the Willow Project, assisted
living at Morgan Manor and rehabilitating the exterior of Hillcrest Towers. Mr.
Jones will make a report at the next regular meeting.
I. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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CITY 9F FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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