HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting November 2014

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

November 3, 2014 at 6:00 P.M.

The HRA Finance Committee will meet at 5:30

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.     Convene

2.     Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular and annual meetings held on October 6, 2014
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for October 2014
3. Write off bad debt
4. Approve amendment to HRA’s contract for formula funding for FY 16 and FY 17
5. Review and approve Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP)  report for submission to HUD
6. Approve revised utility charts
7. Approve amendment to Household Assistance Supplement funding memorandum of understanding with HAP Housing
8. Approve revised job descriptions:

                                          i.    CD Program Manager

                                         ii.    Administrative Assistant (formerly Leased Housing Administrative Assistant)

9. Authorize the Executive Director to sign an agreement with Town of Leverett for the administration of CPA-funded homeownership program
10. Authorize execution of contracts for website upgrades
11. Award contract for elevator inspection and maintenance services
12. Award contract for the provision of coin-operating laundry services at state-aided properties
13. Award contract for propane
14. Award contract for fuel oil
15. Amend procurement policy to reflect changes in state procurement laws
16. Discussion and possible vote to close the office and offer an additional paid holiday for staff on 12/26/2014.
17. Approve amendment of contract with HAP for inspections services
18. Approve execution of contract for lead paint consultant

3.     Other Business

a.     A draft meeting schedule for calendar year 2015 will be distributed

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

5.     Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director