Housing Authority

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN September 9, 2024 The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Middletown was held in the conference room at 40 Broad St., on Monday September 9, 2024. Chairman Cacciola called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. and called the roll. PRESENT: Phil Cacciola, Chairman; Al Santostefano, Commissioner; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Brian Gartner, Commissioner; (late arrival) ALSO PRESENT: William Vasiliou, Secretary; Jason Lewellyn, Esq., Residents of Sbona Tower. ABSENT: Senova Stone, Commissioner (excused absence) PUBLIC SESSION: Residents of Sbona Tower expressed various concerns to the Board. FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 12, 2024, and the Special Meeting held on August 26, 2024. APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted, which includes the invoice of HR Consultant. DIRECTOR’S/SECRETARY REPORT: The August A/R shows a decrease of $16,680.00 for CONN 9-2, a decrease of $240.00 for CONN-3, a decrease of 1,079.74 for CONN-4, an increase of $368.00 for Conn-5, an increase of $13,185.12 for State Family, and a decrease of $1,311.18 for E-101. LEGAL ACTION: Atty. Lewellyn reported on the Legal Report of 8/31/24. There were 5 new summary process cases opened, with 1 case going to judgement with stipulation, 2 non-compliance, and 2 preterm notices sent. Regular Meeting Minutes 9/9/24 Page 2 MAINTENANCE: There is a hot water problem at Traverse Square which has been addressed. MODERNIZATION: Mr. Vasiliou reported that we are gearing up for the envelope project at Sbona Tower. There is no start date scheduled yet. SPECIAL REPORTS: None OLD BUSINESS: The On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the services of HR Consultant for an additional 30 days. OTHER BUSINESS: None PERSONNEL: Executive Session – Discussion of Personnel plan- on motion by Vice Chairman Stantostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to enter into executive session at 5:53 pm. The Board moved out of Executive Session at 6:45 with no action taken. 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 6:46 pm. _________________________________ William Vasiliou Secretary