HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-22 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE APRIL 22,20 10 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., April 22, 2010, in the City Administration Building, Room 111, Fayetteville,
AR.
Leon Jones, Jr., Vice -Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Olivia Horn, Hugh Earnest.
and Leon Jones, Jr.
Commissioners Absent: Mark Kinion and Brittany Kendrick
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 March 25, 2010 Regular Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms. Horn and
carried unanimously.
B. Approval of March 2010 Financial Statements -Mr. Earnest motioned to accept the
March 2010 Financial Statements, seconded by Ms. Horn and carried
unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 870, Authorizing the Award of Contract for Capital
Funds Program Work for year 2009 CFRG Competitive Stimulus Project No.
AR09700000109R-Ms. Sawin explained that this bid is to replace the roofs and
install air conditioning at the Morgan Manor Apartment complex. The winning
bid was LJB Construction from Bella Vista, AR. Mr. Earnest requested that any
change orders in the project be made known to the board. Ms. Sawin advised that
there would be one change order made to increase the number of air conditioning
units to be installed to make sure the grant is completely spent. Mr. Earnest
motioned to accept Resolution No. 870, seconded by Ms. Horn and carried
unanimously.
D. Status Report on the Employment of a Consultant or Firm to assist us in Installing
a Generator at the Highrise-Mr. Earnest requested that at the next regular meeting
a detailed discussion be made about installing a generator at the Hillcrest Towers
building. Ms. Sawin explained that prior to sending out for bids this item would
need to be included in the five year plan and a physical need assessment must be
performed to see if it is feasible or necessary. The tenant's meeting is scheduled
for April 30`h to allow them the opportunity to request what they would like to see
placed in the five year plan. Mr. Earnest agreed that this item can be further
discussed when the board convenes to finalize the five year plan.
E. Discussion on the Next Steps to take in Improving and Expanding Lewis Plaza -
Mr. Earnest requested that an engineer or an architect be hired to assess the needs
and possibilities at the Lewis Plaza Apartment site. Discussion was made
concerning ideas of how the site could be utilized. Mr. Earnest then suggested
that he would be willing to assist Ms. Sawin in drawing up a RFP with the
understanding that there is no obligation on the Housing Authority's part to accept
anything. This would at least give the board and idea on what the market is, if
anything could be accomplished and also give HUD an idea as to what the
Housing Authority plans on doing with this particular site.
F. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. Ms. Sawin
announced that any board member wishing to attend the Southwest NAHRO
meeting to be held in Springdale, AR to have their forms submitted by May 15,
2010 to meet the registration deadline. Mr. Earnest also announced that there
would be a presentation on raised gardening at the City Library April 29`h, 2010 at
6:30 p.m. if anyone wished to attend. The residents of the Hillcrest Towers
building have been invited to attend to see if they would be interested in having
and maintaining this type of gardening somewhere on the grounds.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
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CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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