Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA, HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015 The Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Michigan City, Indiana held a regular board meeting on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the Michigan City Housing Authority, 621 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana 46360. The regular board meeting began at approximately 4:35 p.m. Commissioners who attended the meeting included Chairperson Carla Mock, Vice Chairperson Yolanda Thomas-Davis, Commissioner Virginia Keating, and Commissioner William Fine. Commissioner Colleen Babb, Commissioner Lester Norvell, and Commissioner David McCray did not attend this meeting. Housing Authority Attorney Nelson Pichardo attended this meeting. Public in attendance included ALCO Representative Andre Steele and City Councilman Tim Bietry. Housing Authority personnel attendees included Executive Director Norma Thomas and Recording Secretary Robin Fly. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 2015 Chairperson Mock called for approval of minutes dated November 16, 2015. Commissioner Keating motioned approval of the minutes as presented to the Board. Commissioner Fine seconded the motion. CARRIED APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT REPORTS: Chairperson Mock called for approval of the management reports. She asked Executive Director Thomas how the Housing Authority is doing with maintenance and rehabs. Executive Director Thomas stated that a total of 9 units for rehab exist and that 4 of those units have been completed and are ready for occupancy. She said that Housing Manager Cheryl Webster is in the process of occupying those units. With no further questions, Vice Chairperson Davis motioned approval of the management reports as presented to the Board. Commissioner Keating seconded the motion. CARRIED COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chairperson Mock called for discussion of any committee reports. She reminded the Board that in year 2016 all committees are to meet with Executive Director Norma Thomas.  2 OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: APPROVAL OF BILLS: Commercial and Property Insurance Chairperson Mock called for the approval of the commercial and property insurance. Vice Chairperson Davis inquired about reason for increase. Executive Director Thomas stated that increase is due to cases filed against the Housing Authority. She said that in a few years the financial ramifications of the cases will decrease. Chairperson Mock stated that total amount for commercial and property insurance is $61,062. Executive Director Thomas stated that additional properties have also been added under property insurance coverage. With no further discussion, Commissioner Fine motioned approval to pay the commercial and property annual premium in the amount of $61,062. Vice Chairperson Davis seconded the motion. CARRIED APPROVAL OF BILLS: PUBLIC COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT: Chairperson Mock adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:50 p.m. ______________________________________ Carla Mock, Chairperson __________________________________________ Norma Thomas, Executive Director ATTEST: