HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-11-20 - Minutes - ArchiveHOUSING 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., November 20, 2007, in the City Administration Building, Room 326,
Fayetteville, AR.
Olivia Horn, Chairperson called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent
Others Present:
Old Business
None
New Business
Hugh Earnest, Deborah Olsen, Mark Kinion, and
Olivia Horn
Richard Royal
Fredia Sawin (Fayetteville Housing Authority)
A. Approval of Minutes of Previous Annual Meeting -Mr. Earnest motioned to accept
the October 16, 2007 Annual Meeting Minutes, seconded by Ms. Olsen and
carried unanimously.
B. Approval of October 2007 Financial Statements -Questions were asked by the
board and reviewed by Ms. Sawin. Mr. Earnest requested that $200,000.00 from
the Bank of America account be taken out and placed in two separate CD's, one
for six months and one for one year. Mr. Kinion motioned to allow Ms. Sawin to
investigate the issue and find the best possible rate and report back at the next
meeting, seconded by Ms. Horn and carried unanimously. Mr. Earnest motioned
to accept the October 2007 Financial Statements, seconded by Ms. Olsen and
carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Resolution No. 805 Authorizing the Submission of Section 8
Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification for Fiscal Year Ending
09/30/07 -Ms. Sawin explained the SEMAP Certification to Mr. Earnest as the
newest member of the board. Mr. Kinion then motioned to accept Resolution No.
805, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried unanimously.
D. Approval of Resolution No. 806 Authorizing the Submission of Public Housing
Management AssessmentProgram (PHAS) Certification for Fiscal Year ending
9/30/07 -Ms. Sawin reviewed the PHAS Certification Report and questions were
Asked. Ms. Olsen then motioned to accept Resolution No. 806, seconded by Mr.
Kinion and carried unanimously.
E. Approval of Resolution No. 807 Approving Public Housing Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 10/01/2007 to 09/30/2008 -Ms. Sawin reviewed the budget with the
board for the next fiscal year. Ms. Sawin explained the new accounting system
under Asset Management and questions were asked by the board. Mr. Kinion
motioned to accept Resolution No. 807, seconded by Mr. Earnest and carried
unanimously.
F. Discussion of Morgan Manor Vacant Land -Future Usage -Mr. Earnest added this
item to the agenda. Ms. Sawin advised that this item is also on the Partners for
Better Housing Agenda. Ms. Sawin advised that the Housing Authority would
like to utilize this extra land by building more units on it however, it needs to be
decided how these units will be funded. Further on this item will be discussed at
the next Partners for Better Housing Regular Meeting. Mr. Earnest will try to
invite someone from the Planning Division of the City of Fayetteville to review
some ideas with them. This meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 13th,
2007 at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority's office.
G. Executive Directors Report -Ms. Sawin reviewed her written report. - Ms. Sawin
announced the annual Hillcrest Towers Christmas Dinner is scheduled for
Monday evening, December 10, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. and the board and their
families are invited to attend. Also, the Willow Heights Headstart building
handicap therapy room is completed. There will be a photo/press release and as
soon as the date is announced, Ms. Sawin will notify the board if they wish to
attend. Ms. Horn announced a low cost animal vaccination clinic at the Hillcrest
Towers building which will be conducted on January 19, 2008 for the Public
Housing residents. Ms. Horn will provide further details at the next regular
meeting.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
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