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Housing Authority Meeting
Friday, February 9, 2024 Conference Room C, Ground Floor of Town Center 7:30 PM
PRESENT: Joseph Mileto, Board Member
Dolores Battalia, Board Member
Meg Deshpande, Board Member
Christie Philbrick-Wheaton, Board Member
Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilwoman
OTHERS PRESENT: Margaret C. Delohery, Secretary to the Housing Authority
Stephen V.Altieri, Housing Authority Consultant,via Zoom
8:30 AM The Housing Authority Special Meeting
1. Call to order
Moved by Board Member Battalia, seconded by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton
Chair Mileto called to order the Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority at 8:36am.
Carried
Business Agenda
1. Discussion - Draft Resolution - Income Policies
Chair Mileto thanked the Board and Mr. Altieri for the hard work into creating this
policy. Ms. Philbrick-Wheaton said that its important that the complex stays as
affordable. Ms. Battalia also mentioned creating a standard that would ensure families
get 2 bedroom units and single people or a couple would either get a one bedroom or
a loft unit.
Moved by Board Member Battalia, seconded by Board Member Philbrick-Wheaton
Whereas; the mission of the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority is to provide
affordable workforce housing in the community
and
Whereas; the Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority believes that to
best accomplish the mission is through the development of policies that establish and
enforce clear guidelines for income eligibility therefore be it,
Resolved, that the Board of the Town of Mamaroneck Housing Authority adopts the
following policies and guidelines for income eligibility for tenancy at the Hommocks
Park Apartments;
Effective for 2024 for new tenants- total gross household income must be equal to or
less than 80% of the average median income (AMI) for the applicable family size as
published by HUD and Westchester County for eligibility for an housing at the
Hommocks Park Apartments.
Effective for 2025 for current tenants and future current tenants-At the time of annual
income recertification, if the Total Gross Household Income for the applicable family
size is greater than 80%but less than 90% of AMI, the tenant's monthly rent shall be
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increased to an amount equal to 30% of the Gross Household Income as determined
by the income recertification.
Also, effective for 2025 for current tenants and future tenants- If the Total Gross
Household Income for the applicable family size as determined by the income
recertification is equal to or greater than 90% of AMI, the tenants lease will not be
renewed.
and be it,
The Housing Authority shall use applicable notice requirements as per advice of
Counsel for notification to tenants regarding their status under this policy.
Further Resolved, that the Board of the Housing Authority understands that the
Implementation of this resolution is subject to approval by the Town Board of the
Town of Mamaroneck.
Carried
2. Additional Discussion - Upcoming Projects
The Housing Authority discussed installing security cameras around the complex and
electronic access, which will help with security. Mr. Altieri said he and Mr. Padernacht
are going to work with a Town contractor who is on a New York State contract list. He
also said the Town's IT Director would be willing to help with the approval of the Town
Administrator. Chair Mileto and Ms. Battalia discussed getting fobs for tenants so keys
are not duplicated. Ms. Philbrick-Wheaton said that bond revenue could be used to
fund the project. Mr. Altieri said he cannot give a specific amount that is left. He did
say that there should be some additional funds.
3. Adjournment
Chair Mileto adjourned the meeting at 8:44am.
Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting - March 4, 2024
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