Thursday, January 3, 2013

HRA Board Meeting - January




Rescheduled Regular Meeting
January 7, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
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 December 17, 2012
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for December 2012
    3. Write-off uncollectable accounts receivable
    4. Approve changes to job description for Affordable Housing Property Manager
 3.      Other Business

a.      Discuss PHN 2012-21

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

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

2013 Proposed Schedule of Meetings

Proposed dates for 2013 HRA Board Meetings

Location: Greenfield Savings Bank, 282 Avenue A, 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 5:30 pm preceding Board meetings.

January 7, 2013

February 4, 2013

March 4, 2013

April 1, 2013

May 6, 2013

June 3, 2013

July 1, 2013

August 5, 2013

September 9, 2013*

October 7, 2013 (Annual and Regular Meetings)

November 4, 2013

December 2, 2013

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

Thursday, December 13, 2012

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting- December





HRA Board of Commissioners
Rescheduled Regular Meeting
December 17, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA 01376

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

1.      Convene- Roll call and introduction of guests

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 November 5, 2012
    2. Approve the accounts payable warrant for November 2012
    3. Review and approve revisions to the budget for the Simon Smikes House
    4. Approve FY13 Income Limits as published by HUD effective retroactively to December 4, 2012
    5. Appoint representatives of the HRA Board of Commissioners to the Board of Directors of Rural Development, Inc.
    6. Approve contract with Associated Elevator for maintenance of elevators at Stoughton Place and Squakheag Village
    7. Renew management agreement between HRA and the Wisdom Way Solar Village Condominium Trust
    8. Approve execution of certificate of final completion for Buckland window project at Clement Street, Buckland
    9. Approve final payment to Gentlemen Painting for the completion of the Buckland window project at Clement Street, Buckland
    10. Execute Certification of Compliance with Notification Procedures for Federal and State Lead Paint Laws
    11. Award contract for office cleaning services
    1. Authorize Executive Director to sign subcontract agreement with HAP for financial literacy and foreclosure prevention services
    2. Authorize Executive Director to sign contract between HRA and HAP, Inc. for inspection services
    3. Ratify application to the Town of Whately for Community Preservation Act funds for preservation of Smikes House
    4. Approve closure of HRA offices on December 24, 2012
 
4.      Other Business

a.      None.

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



Monday, November 26, 2012

Career Opportunities at HRA!

HRA is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Leased Housing Representative.  Please visit our Careers page for the complete advertisement, job description, and required employment application.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Career Opportunities at HRA

HRA is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Housing Counselor.  Please visit our Careers page for the complete advertisement, job description, and required employment application.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

HRA Board of Commissioners Meeting November




HRA Board of Commissioners
Regular Meeting
November 5, 2012 at 6:00 P.M.

Greenfield Savings Bank
282 Avenue A
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 annual meeting held on October 1, 2012
    2. Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 1, 2012
    3. Approve the accounts payable warrant for October 2012
    4. Review, discuss, and approve a budget for FY13
    5. Approve changes to Section 3.4.5.1 of the HRA Personnel Policy
    6. Change HRA policy concerning accepted forms of payment
    7. Approve a revised procurement policy
    8. Approve a revised capitalization policy
    9. Approve changes in the job description for the Housing Consumer Education Center Director
    10. Approve new job descriptions for Affordable Housing Property Manager and HCEC Counselor
    11. Authorize the Executive Director to review, approve, and sign reports in connection with the administration of the HomeBASE program
    12. Approve contract amendment for RAFT contract
    13. Ratify the procurement of two photocopiers procured via state contract
    14. Ratify the execution of a contract for cleaning services
    15. Approve SEMAP certification report
    16. Approve changes to the Greenfield Housing Authority and Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority Family Self Sufficiency Plan
    17. Authorize Executive Director to sign contract for CDBG grant writing services
3.      Other Business

a.      Discuss hours of operation on December 24, 2012

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


This agenda was prepared by Robin Sherman, Executive Director
This revised agenda was posted on November 5, 2012 at 12:16PM

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Career Opportunities at HRA!

We have an immediate opening for an Affordable Housing Property Manager.  Please visit the careers section of our website for the full advertisement and information on how to apply.