Housing Authority

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN February 8, 2021 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, February 8, 2021. Chairman Noglow called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. PRESENT: Evan Noglow, Chairman; Phil Cacciola, Commissioner; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Senovia Stone, Commissioner. ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; John Rumberger, Asst Executive Director; Christine Juraska, Financial Manager; Jason Lewellyn, Esq. ABSENT: Sebastian Santacroce, Vice Chairman PUBLIC SESSION: None FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2021 meeting. APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE: Secretary Vasiliou reported on 1/31/21 A/R which shows a decrease of $586.91 for CONN 9-2, a decrease of $5142.16 for Conn 9-3, a decrease of $4869.05 for Conn 9-4, no change for Conn 9-5, a decrease $11,432.67 for State Family, and a decrease of $174.00 for E- 101. Housing staff continues to reach out to individual residents regarding their account balances. LEGAL ACTION: Atty. Lewellyn reported on his report dated 1/31/21. There are two pending cases. The moratorium on evictions has been extended until February 9, 2021. FINANCIAL: Ms. Juraska presented the LIPH F(Federal), MR and E101 (State) budgets, highlighting the components for each program. She also reported on the proposed write-offs for each. Resolution 2021-2 On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone; it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2021-42(Federal Budget-LIHP) as submitted and waive reading of same. (see attached Resolution) Monthly Meeting Minutes 2/8/21 Page 2 Ms. Juraska submitted the list of write -off’s for State Family (MR). On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2021-3, and waive reading of the same. RESOLUTION 2021-3 WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown has unsuccessfully tried to collect the following Moderate Rental (MR11, MR-11A & MR 47) vacated accounts and; WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has deemed these accounts to be uncollectible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the following vacated accounts totaling $16,482.78 be written off: Name Address Amount Address Dory Welch 26 Cubeta Rd. $255.85 No Forward Christina Tirado 57 Cubeta Rd. $3968.60 No Forward Teri Bell 17 Daddario Rd. $1745.86 No Forward Terry-Ann Lawrence 82 Daddario Rd. $745.75 No Forward Fatiha Sebbar 34 Kieft Rd. $375.11 No Forward Maryann Johnson 450 Long Lane. $818.70 No Forward Diane Moreau-Elmer 52 Santangelo Cir. $350.02 Out of State Yamin Barnes 93 Santangelo Cir. $5297.42 Evict / No Fwd Taquanis Sessoms 34 Schaefer Rd. $3719.57 Evict / No Fwd Maria Villafane 50 Schaefer Rd. $812.16 Out of State Jasmine Durham 334 Wadsworth St. $2418.51 No Forward Grand Total $16482.78 Ms. Juraska submitted the list of write -off’s for State Elderly (E-101)). On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to adopt Resolution 2021-4, and waive reading of the same. RESOLUTION 2021-4 WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown has unsuccessfully tried to collect the following State Elderly (E101) vacated accounts and; WHEREAS, the Housing Authority has deemed these accounts to be uncollectible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown that the following vacated accounts totaling $100.20 be written of Name Address Amount Address Robert Nadonly 1361 Randlolph Rd. # 28 $100.20 Deceased Monthly Meeting Minutes 2/8/21 Page 3 Ms. Juraska submitted the list of write offs for the Federal complexes. On motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to approve the Federal write offs as submitted. SECTION 8: There are 802 Section 8 units in place for the current month. The average HAP payment is $795.21. The Section 8 department is planning outreach to place more units in the community. PERSONNEL: No report MAINTENANCE: 96 work orders were completed in November. MODERNIZATION: Sbona Main Roof- Roof is complete. Awaiting original certified payrolls. Sbona Elevator – The 2-story hydraulic is complete. Main tower Car 1 completion still on track for end of Feb. Maplewood and Traverse A/E RFQ: MT Windows and Doors drawing specs under final review. Bid date anticipated for March. CW Architects working on preliminary drawing for Traverse Entry Doors. Main Office Entry System: System is installed and ready for use. Awaiting additional signage by Youngs Printing. HUD Labor Relations Remote Monitoring: Elevator job chosen for compliance review on proper wage decision and certified payrolls. Report due Feb. 25, 2021. Sbona Tower Lobby Renovation: Bids due Feb 25, 2021. Invitation to bid advertised and on DAS website. SPECIAL REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None OTHER BUSINESS: Sec. Vasiliou complimented staff on their overall response during Covid and acknowledged the hard work put forth during these very difficult times There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Cacciola, seconded by Commissioner Stone; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:24pm. __________________________________ William Vasiliou Secretary