Thursday, February 28, 2013

HRA Board Meeting- March




Regular Meeting

March 04, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.



Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376



The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 P.M.



1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests



2.      Actions

    1. Review and accept 2012 HRA audit
    2. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 04, 2013
    3. Approve the accounts payable warrant for February 2013
    4. Approve changes to Section 8 administrative plan
    5. Approve the opening of the Section 8 waiting list to new applicants
    6. Authorize the Chair to sign an amendment to the contract between HRA and DHCD for the administration of the MRVP and AHVP programs.
    7. Adopt new income limits for the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program as promulgated by DHCD
    8. Approve the use of pre-2004 Section 8 administrative reserve funds
    9. Discussion and possible vote concerning check signing at HRA
    10. Discussion and possible vote on Rural Development, Inc. management fee and approve adjustment to HRA’s budget accordingly
    11. Approve a revised Appendix B (Authorized users list) to the HRA CORI Policy
    12. Approve Limited English Proficiency Policy
    13. Endorse National Low-Income Housing Coalition tax proposal
    14. Approve HomeBASE contract amendment

3.      Other Business



    1. Discussion of state budget and testimony at public hearing
    2. Discussion of FSS program

4.      Executive Director’s and staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting.


5.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

**This agenda was revised on March 1, 2013 at 2:05PM.

HRA Finance Committee- March



Finance Committee Meeting

March 04, 2013 at 5:30 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

The HRA Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:00 P.M.

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions
    1. Approve the minutes of the finance committee meeting held on January 07, 2013
    2. Approve the minutes of the finance committee meeting held on February 4, 2013
3.      Finance Report- The Executive Director will deliver a report to the Finance Committee.

4.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director