Housing Authority

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN August 12, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held in the conference room and via Zoom at 40 Broad St., on Monday August 12, 2024. Chairman Cacciola called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. PRESENT: Phil Cacciola, Chairman; Al Santostefano, Vice Chairman; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Brian Gartner, Commissioner; Senovia Stone, Commissioner. ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; Jason Lewellyn, Esq., Marie Webster, Finance Manager. John Shea, Esq. ABSENT: None PUBLIC SESSION: None FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on July 8, 2024. LEGAL ACTIONS: Atty. Lewellyn reported on the Legal Report of 7/31/24. There were two new summary process case opened, with 2 cases going to judgement with stipulation. $0.00 collected on vacated accounts. On Motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, Seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted at 5:18 pm to enter Executive Session for review and discussion of Separation Agreement. Monthly Meeting Minutes 8/12/24 page 2 On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to resume the regular meeting at 5:47 pm. On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley it was unanimously voted to approve the terms of the Separation Agreement as presented by Atty. John Shea, and allow the Chairman to sign the agreement on the agreed upon timeline, as discussed below. Commissioners present: Vote (yes/no/ abstention) Phill Cacciola __Yes__ Larry Riley __Yes__ Senovia Stone __Yes__ Al Santostefano __Yes__ Brian Gartner __Yes____ On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley it was unanimously voted to set a deadline of Friday August 16, 2024, for the Separation Agreement to be signed. If the agreement has not been signed by the deadline, a special meeting will be held on August 20, 2024, at 5:00 to receive the investigation report. Commissioners present: Vote (yes/no/ abstention) Phill Cacciola __Yes__ Larry Riley __Yes__ Senovia Stone __Yes____ Al Santostefano __Yes__ Brian Gartner ___Yes____ Monthly Meeting Minutes 8/12/24 page 3 DIRECTOR’S/SECRETARY REPORT: The June A/R shows an increase of $61.39 for CONN 9-2, an increase of $15,385.94 for CONN-3, an increase of $959.00 for CONN-4, an increase of $1,247.00 for Conn-5, a decrease of $1,148.34 for State Family, and an increase of $491.07 for E-101. Section 8: There are 846 units in place and the average HAP payment is $1,011.04. The audit is progressing. All departments have submitted the requested reports/information. The auditors will be here the week of Sept. 9. Personnel: ON motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to enter executive session at 5:56 pm for the discussion of Personnel Plans and search consultant. The regular meeting resumed at 6:20 pm. On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Chairman Santostefano, it was unanimously voted to approve the proposal of Rich Leco for Consulting Services. Payment terms were accepted, and a special meeting will be held on August 22, 2024, at 4:00. Commissioners present: Vote (yes/no/ abstention) Phill Cacciola __Yes__ Larry Riley __Yes__ Senovia Stone __Yes____ Al Santostefano __Yes__ Brian Gartner __Yes____ No action was taken on the Personnel matter. Monthly Meeting Minutes 8/12/24 page 4 MAINTENANCE: Mr. Vasiliou reported that we are experiencing a low vacancy/turnover rate. Mr. Vasiliou also updated the board on Phase 3 testing of soil at Spear Park. The contamination of hazardous material has been eliminated and the parcel is safe to go forward. MODERNIZATION: Mr. Vasiliou reported that the contract for Sbona Tower repointing has been signed with Armani Restoration, and the project is moving forward. SPECIAL REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mr. Vasiliou advised the Board on the Secondino disagreement/dispute and pending litigation with set date of August 28, 2024. The attorney is evaluating the claim. OTHER BUSINESS: None There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley; it was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 pm. _________________________________ William Vasiliou Secretary