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

Upcoming First Time Homebuyers Workshops Announced

Thinking About Buying Your First House?

Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) will present a four-session First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series beginning Monday, March 5, 2012. Our participating lender is Greenfield Savings Bank.

The sessions will take place as follows:

Monday & Tuesday March 5, 6, 12, & 13, 2012

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA

Presenters include an attorney, home inspector, lender, insurance professional, credit specialist, and a real estate professional.  Participants must attend all workshops in the series to receive a certificate, which allows them access to many affordable mortgage products through MassHousing and other sources. Materials are provided.

The cost for the series is $50 per household.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.

Contact Pat Holloway to register (413) 863-9781, x 100 or pholloway@fcrhra.org

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting 02/06/2012

February 06, 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 January 09, 2012 regular meeting of the HRA Board of Commissioners

b.      Acknowledge receipt of the January 2012 accounts payable warrant

c.      Approve revisions to the Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan

d.      Renew management agreement between HRA and the Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium Association Trust

e.      Appoint Commissioners to represent the HRA Board on the Board of Directors of Rural Development, Inc.

f.        Appoint ad-hoc personnel committee

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

                                          

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance

The FCRHRA office will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting 01/09/2012

*REVISED*
HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

January 9, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

Finance Committee will meet at 5:30 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 December 5, 2011 regular meeting

b.      Acknowledge receipt of the accounts payable warrant for December 2011

c.      Introduction of new department heads

d.      Award a contract for the installation of low-flow toilets

e.      Award contracts for Project Based Vouchers

f.        Review and approve revised job descriptions for the HCEC Director, Director of Asset Management, Housing Management Assistant

g.      Approve extension of a loan to RDI by Life Insurance Community Investment Initiative, LLC guaranteed by HRA

h.      Authorize the execution of a contract with DHCD for HCEC funding

i.         Designate an Environmental Certifying Officer for FCRHRA

j.         Award a contract for cleaning services for HRA main office
k.   Execute budget, salary and year-end financial certifications for DHCD

3.      Executive Director’s Report to the Board of Commissioners

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

        This agenda was prepared by: Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Early Closure

HRA will close at 12:00PM on Friday, December 9th.

2012 Schedule of Meetings

Proposed dates for 2012 HRA Board Meetings

Location: HRA Office 42 Canal Road

(knock on recessed door along canal for entry)

Turners Falls, MA

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the HRA are typically held on the first Monday of every month, exceptions are noted below.  The Finance Committee typically meets at 5:00 pm preceding Board meetings; knock on first door along canal for entry. All meetings are open to the public.

January 9, 2012*

February 6, 2012

March 5, 2012

April 2, 2012

May 7, 2012

June 4, 2012

July 9, 2012*

August 6, 2012

September 10, 2012*

October 1, 2012 (Annual and Regular Meetings)

November 5, 2012

December 3, 2012

*Please note that this meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of the month