HRA Board of Commissioner meeting - August

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

August 4, 2014 at 6 P.M.

The HRA Finance Committee will not meet in August

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular and finance committee meetings held on July 30, 2014
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for August 2014
3. Appoint representative to the organizational assessment consultant selection committee
4. Approve revised utility allowances
5. Approve revisions to the HCVP Administrative Plan
6. Appoint grievance officer for state-aided public housing programs
7. Approve HCEC contract
8. Approve HomeBASE contract
9. Award contract for elevator maintenance and inspection services
10. Approve change order #1 for Whitney Street roofing project
11. Approve certificates of substantial and final completion for Whitney Street roofing project
12. Approve extension of MHP HomeSafe contract
13. Approve changes to Leased Housing Representative job description

3.    Other Business

             a. Review sections 3 and 4 of the DHCD Training Manual for LHA Board Members

4.    Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting. 

5.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA seeks Organizational Assessment Consultant

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) seeks proposals from qualified consultants to assist the agency with organizational assessment and strategic planning. The services to be provided include a full assessment of HRA’s capacity to reduce homelessness, improve the quality of existing housing, enhance housing stability, improve efficiency and effectiveness of affordable housing services, and address critical community development needs in Franklin County.  The assessment will be conducted through review of agency reports; interviews with key personnel and other stakeholders; comparison of HRA’s performance and costs relative to industry standards; and other means as outlined in the full request for proposals (RFP).  The consultant will also explore the feasibility, benefits, costs, and risks associated with options to enhance capacity and meet the agency’s goals.  Deliverables for this service include a written report detailing the findings of the assessments, recommendations, and next steps in addition to a presentation to key stakeholders.

Complete information is in the full RFP which is available on HRA’s website at www.fchra.org.  Copies may be obtained at no charge by contacting Matthew Leger-Small at mleger-small@fcrhra.org or 413-863-9781 x 101 or at HRA’s main office at 42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376 beginning July 18, 2014.  Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 2014. Due to the complicated nature of the services to be provided, interested parties are encouraged to obtain the RFP as soon as practicable.

The HRA Board of Commissioners must approve the award of a contract.  HRA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this RFP.  

HRA seeks Leased Housing Representative

LEASED HOUSING REPRESENTATIVE

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has a full-time opening for a Leased Housing Representative.  The successful candidate is detail-oriented with a proven ability to work under tight deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational skills required. Basic math and knowledge of MS-office required. Must be comfortable reading, interpreting and explaining government rules and regulations.  Experience with housing subsidy programs preferred. Spanish language skills a plus. Must have daily access to reliable transportation.  Please visit our careers page to view the full job description and download required employment application.  

Applications accepted until the position is filled.

HRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HRA Board of Commissioners-- July 7, 2014

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

July 7, 2014 at 6 P.M.

* * REVISED * *

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

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.    Convene

2.    Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 3, 2014 and the special meeting held on June 19, 2014
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for June 2014
3. Approve HRA annual and five-year plans for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
4. Approve revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan regarding rent reasonableness, frequency of inspections and termination of contracts for project-based vouchers in the event of vacancies
5. Approve Change Order #1 to contract with Taylor Davis Landscape & Construction for Whitney Street driveway project
6. Approve issuing Certificates of Substantial and Final Completion effective July 2, 2014 to Taylor Davis Landscape & Construction for Whitney Street driveway project
7. Approve RAFT contract
8. Approve HomeBase contract
9. Approve HCEC contract
10. Report and discussion regarding housing authority reform legislation

3.    Other Business

4.    Staff reports will be distributed in advance and reviewed at the meeting. Internal financial reports for May will be available at the meeting. 

5.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director