HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-12-15 - Minutes - ArchiveMINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 15, 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
5:00 p.m., December 15, 2011, in the City Administration Building, Room 111,
Fayetteville, AR.
Leon Jones, Jr., Chairman called the meeting to order at approximately 5:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present: Leon Jones, Jr., Olivia Horn, Hugh Earnest,
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d Matthew Cabe
Commissioners Absent: Brittany Kendrick
Others Present: Fredia Sawin (Fayetteville Housing Authority),
and Jim Crouch (Attorney for the Fayetteville
Housing Authority)
Mr. Earnest motioned to remove "Item B -Discussion on Purchase of Lot on Washington
Ave. Adjoining the PFBH 7.69 Acres Property", under Unfinished Business, seconded by
Mr. Cabe and carried unanimously.
Mr. Jones motioned to move "Item D -Election of New Board Member -5 Year Term to
Serve from 12/28/11 to 12/28/16 to Item B, under New Business, seconded by Mr. Cabe
and carried unanimously.
Unfinished Business
A. Approval of Resolution No. 914 -Accepting the Financial Audit Statements for
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2010 -Mr. Cabe motioned to accept
Resolution No. 914, seconded by Ms. Horn, discussion made and motion was
carried unanimously.
New Business
A. Interview of Board Applicants -The only applicant to show for the interview
process was Matthew Cabe. Mr. Tim Stein and Mr. Brandon Alford were thanked
for their applications.
B. Election of New Board Member -5 Year Term to Serve From 12/28/11 to
12/28/16 -Mr. Earnest motioned to accept Matthew Cabe as the new board
member, seconded by Ms: Horn and carred unanimously.
C. Approval of Minutes of.Previous.Regular Meeting - No corrections or changes to
the November 17; 2011 -Regular Meeting Minutes and the board approved
unanimously.
D. Approval of the November 2011 Financial Statements -Discussion was made, no
corrections or changes to the November 2011 Financial Statements and the board
approved unanimously.
E. Consultation with Attorney Jim Crouch -In Reference to the PFBH and
Fayetteville Housing Authority Relationship -Questions were asked by the board
members and discussion made. Ms. Sawin will mail a copy of the audit report to
Mr. Crouch for further study.
F. Discussion of Next Steps on Cottages Project Adjacent to Morgan Manor -Mr.
Earnest advised that he would be looking into the possibility of using Tax Credits
to fund this program and the possibility of trying for the 202 again but doing it in
smaller phases. Mr. Earnest will submit reports to the board to keep them up to
date on his progress in this area.
G. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report and questions
were asked by the board. A Special Meeting was scheduled for Thursday
afternoon, January 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. (location to be announced) to vote on the
contract for the generator and the housing consultant services for Lewis Plaza.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned until the next scheduled Special
Meeting on January 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY 9F FAYEI VILLE, ARKANSAS
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