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TOWN OF MAMARONECK HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING—JANUARY 14, 2002
MINUTES
Present: Paul A. Winick, Chairman
Richard Cherry
Salvatore Iacono
Mary Carlson
Bram Fierstein, Gramatan Management
Also Present: Hon. Phyllis Wittner, Town Board Liaison
The meeting was called to order at 8:15 p.m. •
The Chairman distributed the meeting agenda (Tab A). The meeting began with a presentation
by Mr. Fierstein of the Property Manager's report. Mr. Fierstein addressed the following
subjects. The text of his initial remarks is as found on the attached document dated January 14,
2002 (Tab B). Additional remarks of the Board were as follows (paragraph numbering is the
same as on the attachment).
1. Collections.
2. Vacancy Update.
3. Proposals to replace sewage grinder pumps.
4. Boiler Repairs. After discussion the Board unanimously approved Mr. Fierstein's
suggestion, in light of recent performances, that the Authority decline the offered service
contract for 2002. Gramatan will track costs so that the Board will have actual expenditures
(charges against the boiler budget line item, plus parts that may be charged against other
budget items) to compare to the service contract proposal for 2003.
5. Budget.
6. On Site Superintendents. On motion of WINICK, seconded by CARLSON, the Board
approved a$500 bonus and a$2,000 increase in annual salary, to $25,000, by a vote of 4 aye,
0 opposed, for the Superintendent.
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7. Tenant Disputes.
A. Gramatan was directed to write to Lisa Eagle Kirschner advising her that she would
be moved to Unit 4, with the Authority paying for moving expenses in this unique
circumstance. She is to be advised in the letter that she can appeal the decision to the
full Board.
B. Petruzzelli/Page noise complaints. After discussion it was decided that Winick would
contact counsel about the limits on music teaching as a permissible accessory.
8. Glen Nance
Mr. Nance is still residing in the property. The sense of the Board was that help should
be sought from Town government and other elected officials in finding an appropriate
placement elsewhere.
9. 2001 Audit
10. Emergency Lighting •
11. Miscellaneous Correspondence.
The Board then took up discussion of the proposed 2002 budget.
Mr. Cherry reiterated his view that as an affordable housing entity our primary concern
should be to make sure that our rents are affordable. The Authority should look at rent as a
percentage of household income, considering the number of family members in each household.
There was further discussion by the Board about competing financial obligations of the
Authority, and the requirements imposed by the ground lease.
WINICK made a motion, seconded by CARLSON, that the Board adopt the proposed
2002 budget in the form included in the Gramatan packet(Tab B). The motion passed 4—0.
Mr. Cherry then described the NYSERDA Publicly Assisted Housing Program, for which he said
the Authority was eligible. The Program provides free energy audits and helps package
financing and grant money for energy improvements. There is a small application fee.
The Board expressed an interest in further exploring whether the Program offered useful
benefits to the Authority. Mr. Cherry will give an application to Gramatan for completion.
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The Board then considered revisions in the current tenant selection and retention policies.
Mr. Winick discussed his review of state regulations applicable to Housing Authorities
created under the Public Housing Law. The Board reviewed a draft policy and Board members
comments, all of which had been circulated prior to the meeting.
Mr. Winick raised the issue of whether the Board felt that there should be minimum and
maximum numbers of occupants established for occupancy of 2 BR and 2 BR w/loft apartments.
After discussion, it was the sense of the Board that for both size apartments there should be a
minimum requirement of 3 household members and a maximum of 4. Household size will be an
element that will be reviewed at initial application and at renewal. A household that is below the
minimum required size at the time of renewal could be required to move to a smaller apartment.
After discussion the Board directed Mr. Winick to prepare a draft Policy Manual with
provisions in line with the discussion at the meeting. Adoption of the proposed Policy Manual
will be the subject of a public meeting and vote.
There being no further business the meeting was closed at 9:55 p.m.
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