Thursday, March 29, 2012

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting 04/02/2012



Regular Meeting
April 2, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.
Finance Committee will meet at 5:00 P.M.
Greenfield Community College Downtown Center
270 Main Street, Room 313, Greenfield, MA 01301

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Executive Session
a.     The Board of Commissioners will enter executive session to discuss the discipline or dismissal of an employee
b.     The Board of Commissioners will continue in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation
c.     The Board will then convene in regular session to conduct the business of the Authority 

3.      Topics for discussion and possible action:

a.     Approve minutes of the March 5, 2012 regular meeting of the HRA Board of Commissioners
b.     Acknowledge receipt of the March 2012 accounts payable warrant
c.     Approve revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Chapters 11 and 5
d.     Approve changes in the job descriptions for the following positions: Accounting Clerk, Receptionist, Administrative Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Community Development
e.    Execute a contract extension between DHCD and HRA for the installation of low-flow toilets
f.   Approve a sub-grantee agreement between the HRA and the Town of Shelburne for the Buckland window replacement project
g.  Review and accept new minimum wage requirements for maintenance staff effective retroactively to 4/1/2012
h.      Discussion and possible action regarding HRA investment accounts
i.       Authorize Matthew Leger-Small to countersign HRA checks requiring dual signatures
j.       Approve a vacation request from the Executive Director
k.     Accept a conflict of interest disclosure from the Executive Director

4.      Executive Director’s Report to the Board of Commissioners to include:
a.      Policy Report
b.      Personnel Report
c.       Program Updates
d.      Finance Report
e.      Staff Reports will be distributed to commissioners in advance of the meeting

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director.

Thursday, March 1, 2012

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting 03/05/2012


HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
March 5, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.
Finance Committee will meet at 5:00 P.M.
HRA Office - 42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Topics for discussion and possible action:

a.      Approve minutes of the February 6, 2012 regular meeting of the HRA Board of Commissioners
b.      Acknowledge receipt of the February 2012 accounts payable warrant
c.      Adopt revised eligibility/income limits for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program
d.      Award a construction contract for the Stratton Manor modernization project
e.      Appoint Robin Sherman, Executive Director, as Chief Contract Officer for the Stratton Manor modernization project
f.        Appoint Bruce Hunter, Assistant Director of Community Development, as Alternate Chief Contract Officer
g.      Approve draft job description for Maintenance/Mechanic Laborer Working Foreman
h.      Approve draft housing rehabilitation revolving loan fund agreement
i.         Execute Certificate of Final Completion in connection with Work Plan 1023
                                                                     
3.      Executive Director’s Report to the Board of Commissioners to include:
a.      Policy Report
b.      Personnel Report
c.      Program Updates
d.      Finance Report

4.      Staff Reports to be distributed to commissioners in advance of the meeting

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director