HRA Board of Commissioners Executive Director Evaluation Committee Meeting

HRA Board of Commissioners

Executive Director Evaluation Committee Meeting

October 2, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

HRA Main Office

42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Discuss the process by which the committee will evaluate the performance of the executive director.
2. Schedule a date for the committee to perform the evaluation.

3.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting October

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

October 1, 2012 at 6:20 P.M.

GCC Downtown Center

270 Main Street, Room 119

Greenfield, MA 01301

The regular meeting will be preceded by the annual meeting at 6:00 P.M.

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

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests and welcome new commissioner

2.      Executive Session-

a.     The Board of Commissioners will enter into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation

3.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 10, 2012
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for September 2012
3. Review, discuss, and approve a budget for FY13.
4. Approve description for Housing Placement and Stabilization Worker
5. Authorize Executive Director to execute a certificate of substantial completion in connection with a window replacement project at 37 Clement Street, Buckland.

4.      Other Business

a.      Discuss meeting locations for future meetings of the HRA Board.

5.      Executive Director’s Report

6.      Staff reports will be distributed in advance of the meeting.

7.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioners Annual Meeting

HRA Board of Commissioners

Annual Meeting

October 1, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

GCC Downtown Center

270 Main Street, Room 119

Greenfield, MA 01301

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

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests 

2.      Actions

1. Review, discuss, and accept the Executive Director’s annual report
2. Nominate and elect a slate of officers for a term of one year

3.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

HRA Board of Commissioners, Nominating Committee Meeting

HRA Board of Commissioners

Nominating Committee Meeting

September 27, 2012 at 3:30 P.M.

FRCOG Main Office, Library 21

John W. Olver Transit Center

12 Olive Street, Greenfield, MA 01301

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Discuss potential candidates to serve as members and officers of the Board of Commissioners of the Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority

3.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director

Employment Opporunities at HRA!

HOUSING PLACEMENT & STABILIZATION WORKER

The Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has a full-time opening for a housing placement & stabilization worker.  The person in this position provides services to households that are homeless or at risk of homelessness.  S/he assists with housing search, develops stabilization plans and provides case management services. Excellent people and organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks essential. Must work well independently, have good judgment and be attentive to detail. Sensitivity to challenges faced by people with low incomes and people in crisis required. High school diploma or equivalent required.  Previous experience in affordable housing or social services strongly preferred.  Must have daily access to reliable vehicle.  $14/hour; excellent benefit package.  Please visit the our careers page to view the full description and download our employment application.  Job descriptions and employment applications are also available for pick-up at 42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA.  

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting-- September

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

September 10, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

HRA Main Office

42 Canal Road, Turners Falls, MA 01376

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

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Actions

1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 21, 2012
2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for August 2012
3. Authorize the opening of a checking account with Greenfield Savings Bank
4. Designate signatories for new checking account at Greenfield Savings Bank
5. Approve revisions to Chapter 17 of the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan dealing with project-based vouchers
6. Approve payment standards for use in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program
7. Correct a vote concerning waste removal to reflect a start date of September 1, 2012

 3.      Other Business

a.      Discuss FY13 draft budget

4.      Executive Director’s Report

5.      Staff reports will be distributed in advance of the meeting.

6.      Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director