HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-09-22 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 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., September 22, 2011, in the City Administration Building, Room 111,
Fayetteville, AR.
Leon Jones, Jr., Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Leon Jones, Jr., Olivia Horn, Hugh Earnest
and Matthew Cabe
Commissioners Absent: Brittany Kendrick
Others Present: Fredia Sawin and Laura Higgins (Fayetteville Housing
Authority)
Mr. Jones requested that the "Item E., Resolution No. 912", be moved to the very end so
that the Board can go into Executive Session to discuss this resolution.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Regular Meeting -No corrections or changes to
the August 25, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes and the board approved
unanimously.
B. Approval of August 2011 Financial Statements -No corrections or changes to the
August 2011 Financial Statements and the board approved unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 910 -Adopting Revised Utility Allowances for the
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and the Public Housing Program -Mr.
Earnest motioned to accept Resolution No. 910, seconded by Mr. Cabe and
carried unanimously.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 911 -To Void Checks from Fayetteville Housing
Authority Funds Outstanding over Six Months from the Date of Issuance -Ms.
Hom motioned to accept Resolution No. 911, seconded by Mr. Earnest and
carried unanimously.
E. Approval of Resolution No. 913 -To Charge off Delinquent Accounts of Former
Tenants for Period 04/01/11 -09/30/11 -Ms. Horn motioned to accept Resolution
No. 913, seconded by Mr. Cabe and carried unanimously.
F. Approval of Resolution No. 914 -Authorizing the Charge Off of Certain Non -
Expendable Equipment that was Junked -Mr. Cabe motioned to accept Resolution
No. 914, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously.
G. Approval of Resolution No. 915 -Operating Budget Revision -In House -Fiscal
Year Beginning 10/1/2010 to 09/30/11 -Mr. Cabe motioned to accept Resolution
No. 915, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously. Ms. Sawin reviewed
the budget changes with the board and questions were asked. Ms. Sawin will
bring a list of the budget changes to present to the board at the next regular
meeting.
H. Discussion of the Employment of an Engineering Firm -Mr. Earnest presented his
ideas of attempting to hire a local engineering firm to represent the Housing
Authority. Discussion was made by the board and it was agreed that it would be
great to find a local firm however it is also important that this company have a
sound understanding of HUD regulations.
1. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. Ms. Sawin
will email her outline of the history of the Housing Authority to each board
member.
J. Approval of Resolution No. 912 -Approving Annual Salary Increases -The board
adjourned to Executive Session. Upon return Mr. Cabe motioned to accept
Resolution No. 912, seconded by Ms. Horn and discussion was made. It was
determined that the Executive Director would take care of the annual raises for
the employees of the Housing Authority and only present to the board the
justification for these raises and that the budget will allow for it. The board will
only be responsible to determine the Executive Directors salary increase and it
will be based upon performance. Mr. Jones requested that Ms. Sawin present an
amended resolution at the next board meeting to reflect these changes. Resolution
No. 912 is not approved with all board members voting against it.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned until the next scheduled Annual
Meeting on October 27, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY QF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
CHAIRPERS
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