Housing Authority

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN November 9, 2020 The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held in the conference room at 40 Broad St., and via Zoom on Monday, November 9, 2020. Chairman Noglow called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and called the roll. PRESENT: Evan Noglow, Chairman; Sebastian Santacroce, Vice Chairman; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Phil Cacciola Commissioner. ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; John Rumberger, Asst Executive Director; Jason Lewellyn, Esq. ABSENT: Senova Stone, Commissioner; Christine Juraska, Financial Manager. PUBLIC SESSION: None FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Vice Chairman Santacroce, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the October 13, 2020 meeting. APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on 10/31/20 A/R which shows an increase of $4900.95 for CONN 9-2, an increase of $48.61for Conn 9-3, a decrease of $2213.13 for Conn 9-4, a decrease of $49.90 for Conn 9-5, an increase of $12,394.36 for State Family, and an increase of $64.28 for E-101. LEGAL ACTION: Atty. Lewellyn reported on his report dated 10/31/20. There has been some progress in court actions as certain cases begin to move forward. We have initiated action on two serious non-payment of rent (6 months of non-payment ). FINANCIAL: No report SECTION 8: There are 804 Section 8 units in place for the current month as of 11/4/20. The Section 8 department continues to release vouchers. PERSONNEL: No report MAINTENANCE: 125 work orders were completed in October. MODERNIZATION: Sbona Main Roof- Roof is complete. Awaiting Firestone warranty review scheduled for Nov. 6. Sbona Elevator – The 2-story hydraulic start up test date/State inspection is Nov. 12. Main tower Car 2 is tentatively set to begin mid- Nov. Monthly Meeting Minutes 10/13/20 Page 2 Modernization Continued: Maplewood and Traverse A/E RFQ: Design Services: Silver/Petricelli awarded MT Windows/Doors; QA& M Sbona Tower Lobby; and QW Architects for Travers Doors. Main Office Entry System: Covid precaution signage has been placed at employee entrance and Sbona Main entrance. New intercom system and final wall/desk locations with staff under review. Monarca Place Emergency Generator: Giuffrida Engineering hired for site survey and sizing options. Marino Manor: Exterior painting underway; Community Room hallway re-carpet and paint underway. SPECIAL REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Vasiliou informed the Commission that a new pandemic policy will be available for distribution in the coming days. OTHER BUSINESS: None There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Riley; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:24 pm. __________________________________ William Vasiliou Secretary