HRA Board of Commissioner Meeting- September 2013

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

September 9, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

**REVISED 09/06/2013**

Greenfield Savings Bank

282 Avenue A

Turners Falls, MA 01376

*The finance committee will not meet in September*

1. Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2. Executive Session- The HRA Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation

3. Actions
   1. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 5, 2013
   2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for August 2013
   3. Approve Fair Market Rents
   4. Approve revised Utility Charts
   5. Approve and authorize execution of FY2014 RAFT contract
   6. Authorize execution of professional services agreement for Montague CDBG Grant
   7. Authorize execution of professional services agreement for Bernardston CDBG Grant
   8. Award and authorize execution of a contract for roof replacement at 667-2 property in Northfield
   9. Approve and authorize execution of WMECO energy improvement agreements
   10. Accept agreement for federal share of reimbursement under FEMA-4110-DR-MA for reimbursement of HRA expenses for storm damage and authorize Chair, Vice-Chair and Executive Director to execute and sign documents
   11. Review and discuss draft operating budget for FY14
   12. Approve increase in rent for Smikes House
   13. Approve revisions to or creation of the following job descriptions
                       i.      Community Development Administrative Assistant
                     ii.      Housing Counselor
                    iii.      Senior Staff Accountant
                    iv.      Staff Accountant
                      v.      Administrative Coordinator
   14. Approve compensation schedule for FY14
   15. Appoint a nominating committee
   16. Discuss Executive Director Performance Evaluation Committee and set meeting date
   17. Discuss Housing Authority Reform update and public hearings (possible vote)
   18. Discuss ballot initiative campaign (possible vote)
   19. Request from Ashfield House tenant for discount on cost of providing public records
   20. Discuss request from Ashfield House tenant to be added to agenda (possible vote)

4. Other Business

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

6. Adjourn

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director