HRA Board of Commissioner Meeting- July 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

July 1, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30PM

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Executive Session:  The HRA Board of Commissioners will enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation.

3.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on June 17, 2013
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for June 2013
3. Approve Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Annual Plan
4. Award a contract with Renaissance Builders for post replacement project at Stoughton Place, Gill
5. Approve change order #1 to the above contract due to unforeseen conditions
6. Approve amendment to HomeSafe Services agreement
7. Approve Letter of Agreement between WMECO and HRA for weatherization services

 4.      Other Business

a.      Discuss the possible closure of the HRA office on Friday, July 5, 2013.

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

6.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioners - Finance Committee

HRA Board of Commissioners

Finance Committee Meeting

July 1, 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 June 17, 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

HRA Closed Wednesday 6/26

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority will be closed on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 for routine maintenance.

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- June 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

June 17, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30PM

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 6, 2013
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for May 2013
3. Approve revised job description for the Administrative Coordinator
4. Award contract for capital improvements at 90 C Main Street, Northfield
5. Appoint records custodian
6. Approve application for High Leverage Asset Improvement program
7. Approve revisions to HRA’s no-smoking policy

3.      Other Business

None

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 OF COMMISSIONER MEETING CANCELLED

The meeting of the Board of Commissioners scheduled for June 3, 2013 at 6:00PM has been cancelled.  A meeting will be scheduled for a later date and notice will be posted at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting - June 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

June 3, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

The Finance Committee will meet at 5:30PM

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 6, 2013
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for May 2013
3. Approved revised job description for the Administrative Coordinator
4. Award contract for capital improvements at Squakheag Village
5. Appoint records custodian
6. Approve application for High Leverage Asset Improvement program

3.      Other Business

None

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

5.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Homesafe Post Purchase Workshop

Homesafe Post Purchase Workshop

Monday, June 10 and Monday, June 17

5:30 -8:30 PM

Dinner will be served – please let us know of any special dietary needs

Stoughton Place

 12 Main Road, Gill MA

We will be discussing the following topics:

• Home Repair demonstrations
• Seasonal Maintenance
• Energy efficient home improvements
• Budgeting and refinancing

There is no charge for this workshop.

Door Prizes will be given at the end of this workshop.

This workshop is required for all MassHousing Softsecond buyers.

Pre-registration by June 3, 2013 is required.

Please contact:

Autumn at Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority at

 413-863-9781 ext. 150 or awest@fcrhra.org

(Directions: From Route 2:  at the Mobil Station on the corner of Route 2 and Main Road (Gill), turn onto Main Road and go straight up the hill. Pass Jan’s Package Store and then 2 houses on the right.  Immediately after the second house turn right into Stoughton Place (private way) and drive to the parking lot behind the building.

Parking:  Please park near the dumpster or along the road so that we don’t take any of the residents’ parking spots in the center of the lot.)