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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994_05_23 Housing Authority Minutes A TOWN OF MAMARONECK HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES ® MAY 23 , 1994 The regular meetingwascalled to order at 8:15 PM by Paul Winick, Chairman. The meeting was held in Conference Room A in the Mamaroneck Town Hall. Mamaroneck Housing Authority members in attendance were: Paul Winick, Chairman Jeffrey Marston, Secretary Susan Sidel Mary Regina Carlson Michael Mosley. Staff/guests in attendance were: Steve Altieri, Town Administrator Ed Lieberman, Authority Attorney Carmine de Luca Sandi Vanderslice Elaine Price Barry Weprin. 0 1. Payment of Bills. Chairman Winick moved, seconded by Susan Sidel, to approve the bills presented to the Authority attached to the May 20, 1994 , Sandi Vanderslice memorandum to Paul Winick and to authorize the Chairman to approve the invoices and sign checks necessary for payment. The motion was approved 5 - 0. 2 . Marketing Efforts. There was a general update on the ongoing marketing efforts with Town and Village employees and volunteers. It was agreed that an Open House would be held, as part of the marketing efforts, in mid to late June. It was agreed that the project will not be finished at the time of the Open House. The contractors will be asked to focus on selected units and areas of the property for the Open House. 3 . Applications Update. The report was that the deadline for receipt of applications that passed; that there were a few more applications (46) than the number of market rate apartments; and, that three or four additional applications had been received. The number of applicants, by Tier, is, as follows: C Tier 1 13 Tier 2 5 Tier 3 0 Tier 4 9 Tier 4b 5 Tier 5a 3 Tier 6 10 Tier 7 2 . 411 Elaine Price stated that many people applying for apartments with How to conduct the lottery remains an open issue. Susan Sidel reported that Cathy Copa was in the process of screening Section 8 applicants. Ms. Copa stated that she was only considering current Section 8 residents for transfer to Hommocks Park. 4 . Property Management Issues. A. Selection. Steve Altieri reported that he had met with representatives of four firms. All had raised the issue of the on-site Superintendent, especially on whose payroll the person would be carried (the managing agent or the Authority) . It was reported that the normal situation is for the owner to carry the person. Steve told the firms to submit proposals assuming that they would carry the Superintendent, although the Authority would be willing to discuss an alternative. B. Accounting & Legal. All managing agent firms stated that they would be willing to arrange for these services. He asked for the Authority's preference; it was decided to not make a4:1 decision at this meeting. C. Insurance Coverage. It was agreed that the managing agent would carry a fidelity bond on its employees. The Authority will carry property and liability insurance. D. Billing of Utilities. Managing agents asked whether the Authority would consider not paying for apartment heating costs, since each unit has a separate unit. It was agreed that electricity billing would be done separately. It was stated that themechanism is in place for separate payments and that rents could be reduced by the amount included in the proforma for utilities. It was stated that Section 8 rents can include an utility allowance, but the Authority was uncertain how such a change would effect Section 8 rents and tenants. 5. Applicants Review. It was agreed that the Authority would meet on May 31 at 8 : 00 to review applicants. Chairman Winick asked members to review the applicants by: • Tier criteria compliance • Number in the family • Income level and projected percentage of income to be paid for t ,' rent • Preference of unit type • Completeness of applications Information discrepancies. 6. Next- Meeting. The next-meeting was scheduled for June—20, ----- 1994 . The meeting was adjourned at 9 : 15 PM. Submitted by Jeffrey L. Marston, Secretary.. 94E23MHA I C