Housing Commission
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · December 16, 2015
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CITY OF MANISTEE HOUSING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2015
Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting Start Time: The Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. by President Dale Priester.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Present Absent Excused Absent Non-Excused
Dale Priester ~ D D
Doug Parkes D D
Elbert Purdom D D
Donna Korzeniewski ~ D D
Sheryl Kuenzer ~ D D
Housing Commission Staff Present:
• Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director/Commission Secretary
Others Present:
• None
Public Comment on Agenda Related Items:
• None
Consent Agenda:
Motion : Doug Parkes
Second: Sheryl Kuenzer
Approval : All in Favor
Amendments to the Agenda:
• None
Old Business:
• None
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Meeting Date : December 17, 2015
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New Business:
• Resolution 2015-17: December Write Off of Doubtful Accounts
o Motion: Doug Parkes
o Second: Donna Korzeniewski
o Approval: All in favor
• Resolution 2015-18: Executive Director Evaluation
o Motion: Sheryl Kuenzer
o Second : Donna Korzeniewski
o Approval: All in favor
• Resolution 2015-19: Executive Director Agreement
o Motion : Sheryl Kuenzer
o Second: Elbert Purdom
o Approval: All in favor
Executive Director's Report:
• Executive Director, Clinton McKinven-Copus reviewed the presented Key Performance Indicators
with the Board of Commissioners
Public Comment:
The Commissioners heard comments from one member of the public.
Commissioner Report/Comments:
None
Meeting Adjourned
Motion: Donna Korzeniewski
Second: Sheryl Kuenzer
Approval: All in Favor
Time: 4:17 p.m.
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Dale Priester Clinton McKinven-Copus
President Executive Director/Secretary
City of Manistee Housing Commission
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date : December 17, 2015
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Agenda
CITY OF MANISTEE HOUSING COMMISSION
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Community Room - Harborview
4:01 PM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Public Comments on Agenda Related Items
This is an opportunity for citizens to comment on items on the Agenda. Citizens in attendance
may be recognized by the Commission President. The City of Manistee Housing Commission
Public Comment Policy limits each individual to a three (3) minute statement. The City of
Manistee Housing Commission will receive public comments on agenda items only at this time.
3. Consent Agenda
All agenda items marked with an asterisk (*) are on the consent agenda and considered by the
Executive Director to be routine matters. Prior to approval of the Consent
Agenda Commissioners may remove an item from the Consent Agenda. Items removed from
the consent agenda will be taken up during the regular portion of the meeting.
Consent Agenda items include:
a. Approval of Minutes
1) Public Hearing/Special Meeting Minutes, October 13, 2015 3
2) Regular Meeting Minutes, November 18, 2015 5
b. Financial Reports
Current financial reports were not available from our fee accountant for this meeting.
1) Public Housing Financial Statements
a) Year-to-Date Budget Tracking Information
2) Domestic Violence Grant Program
3) Security Deposits Reconciliation
4. Amendments to Agenda
5. *Approval of Minutes
6. Old Business
None
7. New Business
a. Executive Director Discussion Notes Concerning Items of New Business 8
b. Resolution 2015-17: December Write Off of Doubtful Accounts 10
c. Resolution 2015-18: Executive Director Evaluation 12
d. Resolution 2015-19: Executive Director Agreement 14
8. Report of the Executive Director
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a. Key Performance Indicators 16
9. Other Staff Reports
At this time other CMHC staff may make a presentation to the Commissioners or the
Commissioners may make inquiry of a CMHC staff member.
10. Committee Reports
At this time CMHC standing committees may make a report to the Commissioners as needed.
11. *Finances
12. Communications
None received
13. Public Comment
This is an opportunity for citizens to comment on Housing Commission affairs. Citizens in
attendance may be recognized by the Commission President. Citizen comments are not limited
to agenda items but should be directed to Housing Commission services, activities or areas of
involvement. The City of Manistee Housing Commission Public Comment Policy limits each
individual to a three (3) minute statement. The City of Manistee Housing Commission will
receive public comments at this time and will respond at a later date if the Housing
Commission determines a response is appropriate.
14. Commissioner Report/Comment
15. Executive/Closed Session
Executive Session has been called at the request of Executive Director Clinton McKinven-
Copus for the purpose of performance of the Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director.
16. Adjournment
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CITY OF MANISTEE HOUSING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2015
Public Hearing/Special Meeting
Meeting Start Time: The Meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by President Dale Priester.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Present Absent Excused Absent Non-Excused
Dale Priester
Doug Parkes
Elbert Purdom
Donna Korzeniewski
Sheryl Kuenzer
Housing Commission Staff Present:
Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director/Commission Secretary
Others Present:
None
Public Hearing for the 2016 Annual Plan:
Secretary McKinven-Copus reported that no written comments were received.
President Priester asked if there were additional written comments to be submitted into the record;
none were presented.
Public Comment on Agenda Related Items:
None
Consent Agenda:
Motion: Doug Parkes
Second: Donna Korzeniewski
Approval: All in Favor
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
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Amendments to the Agenda:
None
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Resolution 2015-16: Adoption of the 2016 Annual Plan
o Motion: Donna Korzeniewski
o Second: Doug Parkes
o Approval: All in Favor
Public Comment:
None
Commissioner Report/Comments:
None
Meeting Adjourned
Motion: Sheryl Kuenzer
Second: Donna Korzeniewski
Approval: All in Favor
Time: 4:11 p.m.
Dale Priester Clinton McKinven-Copus
President Executive Director/Secretary
City of Manistee Housing Commission
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: October 13, 2015
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CITY OF MANISTEE HOUSING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2015
Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting Start Time: The Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by President Dale Priester.
Roll Call:
Commissioner Present Absent Excused Absent Non-Excused
Dale Priester
Doug Parkes
Elbert Purdom
Donna Korzeniewski
Sheryl Kuenzer
Housing Commission Staff Present:
Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director/Commission Secretary
Others Present:
None
Public Comment on Agenda Related Items:
None
Consent Agenda:
Motion: Doug Parkes
Second: Sheryl Kuenzer
Approval: All in Favor
Amendments to the Agenda:
None
Old Business:
None
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: November 18, 2015
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New Business:
None
Executive Director’s Report:
Executive Director, Clinton McKinven-Copus reviewed the presented Key Performance Indicators
with the Board of Commissioners
Public Comment:
The Commissioners heard comments from one member of the public.
Commissioner Report/Comments:
None
Closed Session:
A closed session was requested by Executive Director, Clinton McKinven-Copus for the purpose of
performing the annual evaluation on the Executive Director.
Motion: Sheryl Kuenzer
Second: Doug Parkes
Approval: All in Favor
Time: 4:11 p.m.
Return to Public Session:
Motion: Donna Korzeniewski
Second: Doug Parkes
Approval: All in Favor
Time: 5:25 p.m.
Meeting Adjourned
Motion: Donna Korzeniewski
Second: Doug Parkes
Approval: All in Favor
Time: 5:28 p.m.
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: November 18, 2015
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Dale Priester Clinton McKinven-Copus
President Executive Director/Secretary
City of Manistee Housing Commission
City of Manistee Housing Commission Minutes
Meeting Date: November 18, 2015
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3 Discussion Notes Concerning Items of New Business
4 Commission Meeting: December 16, 2015
5 Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director
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General Information
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9 Procurement of Services, Materials and Construction
10 Per CMHC Procurement Policy as amended August 25, 2009:
Micro Purchases (purchases of less than $2,000)
Authorization Required: Executive Director
Description Solicitation Type Bids/Proposals Received Awardee Amount
None
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Competitive Proposal (purchases greater than $100,000)
Authorization Required: Executive Director & Board of Commissioners
Description Solicitation Type Bids/Proposals Received Awardee Amount
None
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Small Purchases (purchases greater than $2,000 and under $100,000
Authorization Required: Executive Director
Description Solicitation Type Bids/Proposals Received Awardee Amount
None
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Executive Director Discussion Notes Concerning Items of New Business
Meeting—December 16, 2015
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New Business
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2 Resolution 2015-17: Write Off of Doubtful Accounts
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4 SNAPSHOT: CMHC reviews bad-debt accounts in July and December of each year for
5 potential write off. Resolution 2015-17 reflects the write offs for consideration
6 for December 2015. The names of the account holders are redacted in
7 accordance with the federal Privacy Act.
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9 DISCUSSION:
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11 No additional information.
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13 Recommendation:
14 It is the recommendation of the Executive Director that the Commissioners adopt Resolution 2015-17.
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16 Resolution 2015-18: Executive Director Agreement
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18 SNAPSHOT: The resolution approves the execution of the annual evaluation of the Executive
19 Director and places it on file in the Executive Director’s employment file.
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21 DISCUSSION:
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23 No additional information.
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25 Recommendation:
26 Resolution 2015-18 comes as a recommendation from the Personnel Committee.
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28 Resolution 2015-19: Executive Director Agreement
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30 SNAPSHOT: The resolution approves the annual agreement between the Housing
31 Commission and the Executive Director.
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33 DISCUSSION:
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35 No additional information.
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37 Recommendation:
38 Resolution 2015-19 comes as a recommendation from the Personnel Committee.
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Executive Director Discussion Notes Concerning Items of New Business
Meeting—December 16, 2015
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Phone: (231) 723-6201
Fax: (231) 723-8900
TDD/TTY: (800) 545-1833, ext. 870
manisteehousing@manisteehousing.com
Resolution 2015-17
Write Off Of Doubtful Accounts
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City of Manistee Housing Commission(the “CMHC”) to fully collect all
rent and related charges assessed to residents, and
WHEREAS, the City of Manistee Housing Commission has made every reasonable attempt to collect on the
accounts listed in this resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of , supported by
, and voted upon as follows, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CMHC adopts the
following resolution:
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners authorizes that the following
accounts and said amounts owed be written off:
Name Amount Owed Reason Action Taken
Bostic, Charles F. $ 564.18 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Edgington, Richard R. $ 155.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Ferreira, Alicia M. $ 1,210.02 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Griffin, Kaitlyn J. $ 31.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Grubius, Angela K. $ 728.21 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Harris, Loretta L. $ 577.88 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Hedger, Eric L. $ 62.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Hickox, Robert S. $ 735.49 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Larsen, Keith M. $ 554.44 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Miles, Marilyn I. $ 1,099.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Pamame, Leila M. $ 491.08 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Radee, Benjamin $ 195.00 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Ravens, Silvano T. $ 862.07 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Rork, Lorraine C. $ 220.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Shaw, Richard L. $ 581.80 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Troppi, Sarah E. $ 399.33 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
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Tyndall, Kayla D. $ 304.20 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Vorase, Travis A. $ 20.00 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Wallett, Sarah M. $ 226.48 Moved Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Welch, Jason L. $ 1,264.17 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
Wheeler, Amanda B. $ 606.72 Evicted Sent to collections/recorded in EIV
TOTAL $ 10,888.07
Those voting in favor:
Those voting against:
Those absent or abstaining:
RESOLUTION DECLARED PASSED
CERTIFICATION
I, Dale Priester, President of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby CERTIFY that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of Manistee Housing
Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
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Dale Priester, President
I, Clinton McKinven-Copus, Secretary of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby
CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of
Manistee Housing Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
_________________________________
Clinton McKinven-Copus, Secretary
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Phone: (231) 723-6201
Fax: (231) 723-8900
TDD/TTY: (800) 545-1833, ext. 870
manisteehousing@manisteehousing.com
Resolution 2015-18
Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director 2015
WHEREAS, the City of Manistee Housing Commission Personnel Committee of the Board of
Commissioners met with the Commissioners in closed session, at the request of Executive Director
Clinton McKinven-Copus for the purpose of performing the annual evaluation of the Executive Director,
on November 18, 2015, and
WHEREAS, The Personnel Committee met with Executive Director Mr. Clinton McKinven-Copus on
December 9, 2015 and presented the completed annual evaluation of his performance, and
WHEREAS, Executive Director Clinton McKinven-Copus concurs with the results of the annual
evaluation, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the Board of Commissioners presents the completed annual
evaluation of Executive Director Clinton McKinven-Copus to the Board of Commissioners and
recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of , supported by
, and voted upon as follows, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CMHC adopts the following
resolution:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Manistee Housing Commission
authorizes
The execution of the Annual Evaluation of the Executive Director, Mr. Clinton McKinven-
Copus and the placing of it in his employment file.
Those voting in favor:
Those voting against:
Those absent or abstaining:
RESOLUTION DECLARED Passed
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CERTIFICATION
I, Dale Priester, President of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby CERTIFY that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of Manistee Housing
Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
_________________________________
Dale Priester, President
I, Clinton McKinven-Copus, Secretary of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby
CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of
Manistee Housing Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
_________________________________
Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director
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Phone: (231) 723-6201
Fax: (231) 723-8900
TDD/TTY: (800) 545-1833, ext. 870
manisteehousing@manisteehousing.com
Resolution 2015-19
Executive Director Agreement
WHEREAS, the City of Manistee Housing Commission Board of Commissioners appointed Clinton
McKinven-Copus as Housing Commission Executive Director March 1, 2005, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Clinton McKinven-Copus has continuously served as the City of Manistee Housing
Commission Executive Director since appointment March 1, 2005, and
WHEREAS, the Personnel Committee of the Board of Commissioners presents the Employment
Agreement between CMHC and Mr. Clinton McKinven-Copus and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, on the motion of , supported by
, and voted upon as follows, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CMHC adopts the following
resolution:
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Manistee Housing Commission
authorizes
President Dale Priester to execute the employment agreement between City of Manistee Housing
Commission and Mr. Clinton McKinven-Copus
Those voting in favor:
Those voting against:
Those absent or abstaining:
RESOLUTION DECLARED Passed
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CERTIFICATION
I, Dale Priester, President of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby CERTIFY that the
foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of Manistee Housing
Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
_________________________________
Dale Priester, President
I, Clinton McKinven-Copus, Secretary of the City of Manistee Housing Commission, do hereby
CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Resolution adopted by the City of
Manistee Housing Commission at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December, 2015.
_________________________________
Clinton McKinven-Copus, Executive Director
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Key Performance Indicators
Reporting Month: December 16, 2015
Occupancy
As of Total Total Occupancy Total Rentable Rentable Occupancy
December 10, 2015 Units Occupied Rate Units Occupied Rate
HA Wide 218 195 89% 214 195 91%
Century Terrace 119 104 87% 119 104 87%
Harborview 48 46 96% 48 46 96%
Scattered Sites 47 45 96% 47 45 96%
Vacant Unit Turn Around Time
01/01—12/10
2012-2015
As of Dec. Total Maintenance Maintenance Lease-up Lease-up Vacancy Vacancy Capital
10th 2015 Units Turn Days Turn Days Days Days Days Days Fund
Turned Average Average Total Average Days
2015 75.00 1,133.00 15.11 1,820.00 24.27 2,973.00 39.65 0.00
2014 27.00 356.00 10.33 65.00 2.41 421.00 12.74 77.00
2013 25.00 131.00 3.76 49.00 1.96 185.00 5.92 0.00
2012 32.00 1,106.00 34.56 285.00 8.91 1,399.00 43.72 0.00
Total 132.00 2,370.00 53.43 2,154.00 35.14 4,557.00 89.29 0.00
4-Year 39.75 681.50 15.94 554.75 9.39 1,244.50 25.51 19.25
Average
CMHC staff is developing new strategies to
increase occupancy rate
reduce the number of vacancies
attract families that will stay longer [thus reduce turnover]
We intend to introduce and implement those strategies in January.
Executive Director Key Performance Indicators
Meeting—December 16, 2015
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Financial
The charts below provide a quick summary; please refer to the full financial documents included in the
packet for detailed information.
NOTE: At the time of publication of the materials for the Commission meeting December 16, 2015
CMHC had not received either the October or November financial statements. Starting with the
January 26, 2016 meeting CMHC staff will prepare internal financial statements for presentation at
each Commission meeting. If, upon receipt of the financial statements from the CMHC fee account
there are discrepancies and/or changes between the statement prepared internally and the one
prepared by the fee accountant, the statement of the fee accountant shall prevail and corrective
information will be supplied to the Commissioners. The Commissioners shall continue to receive the
statements prepared by the fee account upon receipt by CMHC.
RESERVES
Min. Months Required Amount Required Actual Months Actual Amount
6 Months $540,000
CMHC Reserves are 59% of Required amount
KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS—
Rent Roll Rent Collected Total Income Total Expense Capital Expense Profit/(Loss)
Executive Director Key Performance Indicators
Meeting—December 16, 2015
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