Housing Commission

Minutes Manistee Housing Commission April 11,2024 Regular Meeting The regular meeting was called to order at 3:04 p.m. by President Steve Fosdick. Roll Call: Steve Fosdick Karen Goodman Gini Pelton James Taylor Statf: Lauric Hatchew Mark Sochocki Amendments to the Agenda: Nonc It was moved by Commissioner Pelton, supported by Commissioner Taylor to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from February 15,2024, Special Meeting Minutes, February 29,2024 and the Bills & Disbursements for Februarv and March 2024. Motion carried. Old Business a. The status ofthe Website design by Revize was discussed. b. Commonwealth Warranty Inspection/punch list was discussed New Business a. The Operations Manager presented the Audited Financial Statements lor CTHV LDH Assoc. LLC FYE 1213112023 b. The Proposed Window Covering Policy was reviewed and will have a 60 Day Comment Period. c. The WASH Contract was discussed, and new washers and dryers will be installed at CTHV after the Executive Director completes final negotiations for a large machine at each site for Blankets/Comforters. Proposed pricing is $2.00 per regular wash and $1.00 dryer time for 30 minutes. d. The Board reviewed proposals on the renovations at l7l7 Vine Street. No action was taken at this time. The proposals will be discussed again at the May 2024. Presentation and Discussion a. None Reports and Communications a The Executive Director commented on the upcoming Public Housing Audit on May 6 and May 7 ,2024. The HUD required Nspire lnspection - May 13, and May 14,2024, receipt of the incentive rebate check lrom Consumers lor the refrigerators, fire drills at CTIIY and she provided an update on applying for incentives to install min-splits at Century Terrace. The Operations Manager commented on the RAD Consultant meeting with Baker Tilley, scheduling a meeting with the City Council, and Personnel Commiltee/Union Contract wage negotiations. b. Committee Reports - None c Commissioner Pelton commented on how happy she is with the positive comments she has heard and the progress the Housing Commission is making. President Fosdick commented on the City discussing the vacant Housing Commissioner position at the May City Council Meeting, the June Annual Housing Commission Meeting and the Resident Council Meeting. d. Receivcd Communicalion. I. Financial Reports for January and February 2024 (Public Housing), January, 2024 (CTHY LLC) were reviewed and discussed. e. The Vacancy Report was discussed. f. The Resident Newsletters were reviewed. g. The Resident Council Meeting Minutes for February 20,2024, were reviewed. Public Comments. Comments were heard regarding the range/oven in the CT Community Room, resident dissatisfaction with painting and drywall repairs at C! laundry room upgrades, and the building being very dusty. The next Commission meeting will be on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Harborvtew -l'he m ing was adjoumed at 4:38 p.m Steve Fosdic resident aurie Hatche Executive Director City of Manistee Housing Commrsston City of Manistee Housing Commission