Thursday, February 26, 2015

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- March

HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
March 3, 2015 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 meeting held on February 19, 2015
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for February 2015
    3. Approve amendments 2 and 3 to Memorandum of Understanding between HRA and HAP, Inc. regarding Household Assistance Supplement funding
    4. Approve biennial rent recertification for HRA 667 tenants

3.    Other Business
    1. Discussion and possible vote regarding purchasing net metering credits to reduce electric costs
    2. Discussion and possible vote regarding contracting with Power Options to reduce electric costs

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

5.    Adjourn


This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director                                   

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

HRA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Rescheduled

HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting (rescheduled)
February 19, 2015 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 meeting held on January 5, 2015
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for January 2015
    3. Amend vote #15-008 regarding the HRA management agreement with Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium Trust to correct termination date to January 31, 2016
    4. Approve contract amendment to formula funding award from DHCD to include an additional $22,000 from the DHCD Sustainability Initiative for Water Conservation to be used for the installation of 47 low-flow toilets
    5. Award contract for plowing at 42 Canal Road
    6. Appoint ad-hoc committee to conduct Executive Director performance review
    7. Approve revisions to HRA cell phone policy
    8. Discussion and possible vote regarding hiring an independent contractor to redesign HRA’s chart of accounts
    9. Approve amendment to contract with Laura Baker for grant writing services
    10. Approve amendment to CORI policy

3.    Other Business
    1. Discussion and possible vote regarding purchasing net metering credits to reduce electric costs
    2. Discussion and possible vote regarding contracting with Power Options to reduce electric costs

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

5.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Monday, February 9, 2015

Closed 2/9/2015

Our office will be closed on February 9, 2015 due to the winter storm.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

HRA Board of Commissioner Meeting Rescheduled

HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting (rescheduled)
February 9, 2015 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 meeting held on January 5, 2015
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for January 2015
    3. Amend vote #15-008 regarding the HRA management agreement with Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium Trust to correct termination date to January 31, 2016
    4. Approve contract amendment to formula funding award from DHCD to include an additional $22,000 from the DHCD Sustainability Initiative for Water Conservation to be used for the installation of 47 low-flow toilets
    5. Award contract for plowing at 42 Canal Road
    6. Appoint ad-hoc committee to conduct Executive Director performance review
    7. Approve revisions to HRA cell phone policy
    8. Discussion and possible vote regarding hiring an independent contractor to redesign HRA’s chart of accounts
    9. Approve amendment to contract with Laura Baker for grant writing services
    10. Approve amendment to CORI policy

3.    Other Business
    1. Discussion and possible vote regarding purchasing net metering credits to reduce electric costs
    2. Discussion and possible vote regarding contracting with Power Options to reduce electric costs

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

5.    Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Monday, February 2, 2015

HRA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting- February

HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
February 9, 2015 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 meeting held on January 5, 2015
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for January 2015
    3. Amend vote #15-008 regarding the HRA management agreement with Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium Trust to correct termination date to January 31, 2016
    4. Approve contract amendment to formula funding award from DHCD to include an additional $22,000 from the DHCD Sustainability Initiative for Water Conservation to be used for the installation of 47 low-flow toilets
    5. Award contract for plowing at 42 Canal Road
    6. Appoint ad-hoc committee to conduct Executive Director performance review
    7. Approve revisions to HRA cell phone policy
    8. Discussion and possible vote regarding hiring an independent contractor to redesign HRA’s chart of accounts 
3.    Other Business
    1. Discussion and possible vote regarding purchasing net metering credits to reduce electric costs
    2. Discussion and possible vote regarding contracting with Power Options to reduce electric costs
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 Board Meeting Postponed

Due to the winter storm, the HRA Board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2nd has been postponed. The rescheduled regular meeting of the HRA Board will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2015.