HRA Board of Commissioners Rescheduled Regular Meeting 05/14/2012

HRA Board of Commissioners

Rescheduled Regular Meeting

May 14, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Community College Downtown Center

270 Main Street, Room 313, Greenfield, MA 01301

*Please note that the Finance Committee will not meet in May*

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Executive Session

a.      The Board of Commissioners will enter executive session to discuss the   discipline or dismissal of an employee

b.      Approve the minutes of the two executive sessions held on April 2, 2012

3.      Reconvene in Regular Session

4.      Actions

a.      Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 2, 2012

b.      Acknowledge receipt of the accounts payable warrant for April 2012

c.       Award a contract for the window replacement project at 37 Clement Street, Buckland

d.      Approve an operating subsidy agreement between HRA and DHCD

e.      Approve an amendment to the HomeBASE contract between HRA and DHCD

f.        Accept the FY2011 annual audit report

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

The regularly scheduled HRA Board of Commissioners meeting for May has been postponed.  A notice of the meeting will be posted as soon as a location is confirmed. 

HRA Board of Commissioners Special Meeting 05/02/2012

HRA Board of Commissioners

Special Meeting

May 2, 2012 at 5:30 P.M.

Greenfield Community College Downtown Center

270 Main Street, Room 313, Greenfield, MA 01301

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Executive Session

a.      The Board of Commissioners will enter executive session to discuss the discipline or dismissal of an employee

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director.

Upcoming First Time Homebuyer Classes Announced

Thinking About Buying Your First House?

Rural Development, Inc. (RDI) will present a four-session

First-Time Homebuyer Workshop Series beginning Monday, April 30th, 2012.                                                                

Our participating lender is Greenfield Co-operative Bank

These sessions will take place as follows:

Monday & Tuesday April 30th, May 1st, 7th and 8th 2012

6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at

Recovery Project

68 Federal Street

Greenfield, MA 01301

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 04/02/2012

HRA Board of Commissioners

Regular Meeting

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

Finance Committee will meet at 5:00 P.M.

Greenfield Community College Downtown Center

270 Main Street, Room 313, Greenfield, MA 01301

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

2.      Executive Session

a.     The Board of Commissioners will enter executive session to discuss the discipline or dismissal of an employee

b.     The Board of Commissioners will continue in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation

c.     The Board will then convene in regular session to conduct the business of the Authority 

3.      Topics for discussion and possible action:

a.     Approve minutes of the March 5, 2012 regular meeting of the HRA Board of Commissioners

b.     Acknowledge receipt of the March 2012 accounts payable warrant

c.     Approve revisions to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan Chapters 11 and 5

d.     Approve changes in the job descriptions for the following positions: Accounting Clerk, Receptionist, Administrative Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Community Development

e.    Execute a contract extension between DHCD and HRA for the installation of low-flow toilets

f.   Approve a sub-grantee agreement between the HRA and the Town of Shelburne for the Buckland window replacement project

g.  Review and accept new minimum wage requirements for maintenance staff effective retroactively to 4/1/2012

h.      Discussion and possible action regarding HRA investment accounts

i.       Authorize Matthew Leger-Small to countersign HRA checks requiring dual signatures

j.       Approve a vacation request from the Executive Director

k.     Accept a conflict of interest disclosure from the Executive Director

4.      Executive Director’s Report to the Board of Commissioners to include:

a.      Policy Report

b.      Personnel Report

c.       Program Updates

d.      Finance Report

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

This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director.

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