REGULAR MEETING

PROVINCETOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

 

           

            A regular meeting of the Provincetown Housing Authority was called to

             order by Bryan Green, Chair, on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, at 5:15

             pm in the Maushope Common Room at 44 Harry Kemp Way,

             Provincetown.

 

PRESENT:     Bryan Green, Chair

                        Cheryl Andrews, Vice-Chair

                        Cathy Reno Brouillet, Commissioner

                        Patrick J. Manning, Executive Director

                        Diana Fabbri, recording Secretary

 

ABSENT:       George Bryant, Vice-Treasurer (non-excused)

                        Nancy Jacobsen, Commissioner (excused)

 

OTHERS:       Molly Perdue

                        Jenna Milne

 

 

PUBLIC STATEMENTS:  None

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

                        Motion by C. Andrews to approve the minutes of Monday, August 27,

                        2007, as amended.  C. Brouillet seconded.

                       

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

                        Motion by C. Andrews to approve the minutes of Wednesday, August

                        29, 2007, as amended.  C. Brouillet seconded.

 

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

 

FINANCIAL REPORT:

            Jenna Milne reported that the bulk of programs are State programs and the

            State is allowing a 12 percent increase for non-utility costs.  PHA will receive

            A $31,474 subsidy.  Also, the State is allowing a 7 percent salary increase

            for staff.  The PHA has $21,000 plus in restricted funds.  The State likes

            PHA’s unrestricted reserve to be $30,600.  Jenna recommends transferring

            the $21,000 plus into the unrestricted reserve fund. 

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             Motion by C. Andrews to approve the fiscal budget of 2008 from Milne,

            Shaw & Robillard, P.C.  C. Brouillet seconded.

 

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

            Motion by C. Andrews to move $21,337 from restricted funds to unrestricted

            funds.  C. Brouillet seconded.

 

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

FINANCIAL REPORT:

            Motion by C.  Andrews to accept accountant, Jenna Milne’s report.

            C. Brouillet seconded.

 

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

           

            I.          DHCD:

                        The site visit by John Gannon, Asset Manager, went well and ED

                        Awaiting written report.   There is some emergency money that

                        may be available for 33 Court Street to upgrade building.

 

            II.        Maushope:

                        A.  Smoke Eater working well.

 

                        The Maushope Tenant Association does not want a cookout, but

                        would like a Social before one of the Board meetings, possibly at 4 pm

                        on October 31, 2007.   Board in agreement.

 

                        B.  Census: 23 of 24.

 

            III.       Family Housing:

                        A.  P. Manning sent letters to Sheriff’s Department to serve the

                        tenants in question.

                       

 

                        B.  P. Manning reports that PHA will wait until sewer is hooked-up

                        before making additional betterment payments.   ED has not received

                        written agreement with Town.

                       

                        Census:  8 of 9.

 

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            IV.       Foley House:

                        A. Census: 10 of 10.

 

 

            V.        Other:

                        A.  The E.D. contract is on hold.

                        B.  Retirement issues to be explored by John Gannon of DHCD.

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

 

                        AGENDA ITEM #6D TAKEN OUT OF ORDER:

 

            D.        Molly Perdue reports from the Community Housing Committee.

                        (CHC).  The CHC is in the process of hiring someone as

                        Housing Director.  There’ll be a meeting with the Planning Board;

                        they want to change zoning issues. The CHC will move ahead for

                        Spring.  They hired Molly Hemstock to develop informational packet

                        Of current programs.  TAP Grant funds to cover this expense.

 

            A.        90 Shank Painter Road…C. Andrews would like to know from the                                    developer, what fifty (50) units would look like. 

 

            B.        951R Commercial Street…PHA is trying to get three (3) bids for

                        Initial site review.

 

            C.        Community Preservation Committee…B. Green reports that CPC is

                        still working on Gull’s Nest.  B. Green to go over the CPC

                        minutes regarding agreement with Gull’s Nest and he will get a copy

                        of the administrative consent order.

 

            E.         Development:

                        1.  33 Court Street abutting property and is no longer available. 

                        However, 35A Court Street is abutting property and is on the market

                        for $519,000.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

                        None.

 

 

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APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS:

           

                        C. Andrews motioned to approve vouchers, seconded by C. Brouillet.

 

 

                                                                                                VOTED: 3-0-0

 

 

 

 

 

                        B. Green, Chair, scheduled the next regular meeting for Wednesday,

                        October 31, 2007 at 5:15 pm in the Common Room at Maushope,

                        44 Harry Kemp Way.  There being no further business,

 

 

 

 

                                    Motion by C. Andrews to adjourn the meeting, seconded by

                                    C. Brouillet.

 

                                                                                                VOTED:  Unanimous to

                                                                                                 adjourn at 7:40 pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Diana N Fabbri

Recording Secretary