Housing Authority

REGULAR MEETING OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN December 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, December 9, 2024. Chairman Cacciola called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and called the roll. PRESENT: Phil Cacciola, Chairman; Larry Riley, Commissioner; Senova Stone, Commissioner Al Santostefano, Vice Chairman ALSO PRESENT: Marie Webster, Assistant Executive Director; Jason Lewellyn, Esq., Christine Juraska, Finance Manager; John Shea, Esq; Michell McNeil, HR Consultant. ABSENT: Brian Gartner PUBLIC SESSION: None FOLLOW-UP REPORT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On Motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on October 15, 2024. On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the special meeting on November 4, 2024. Due to abstentions, the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 12. 2024 was tabled until the next meeting. On motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Vice Chairman Santostefano, it was unanimously voted to approve the minutes of the Special meeting on November 18, 2024. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Executive was tabled and moved to item 14 on the agenda. APPROVAL OF BILLS: On motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Stone, it was unanimously voted to approve the bills as submitted. Regular Meeting Minutes 12/9/24 page 2 ASST. DIRECTOR’S REPORT: The September A/R shows an increase of $2,219.53 for CONN 9-2, a decrease of $109.26 for CONN-3, an increase of 1,382.01 for CONN-4, an increase of $865.35for Conn-5, an increase of $26,853.24 for State Family, and an increase of $1,288.00 for E-101. There are 836units in place for Sec. 8 with an average HAP payment of $1,069.66. LEGAL ACTION: Atty. Lewellyn reported on the Legal Report of 11/30/24. There were 24 summary process cases opened for November. There was 1 case withdrawn and 2 judgments in accordance with stipulation. MAINTENANCE: Ms. Webster appealed some deficiencies from the REAC inspection and the score has been adjusted to passing. The audit report is ready. MODERNIZATION: None SPECIAL REPORTS: None NEW BUSINESS: MR and E101 will have base rent increases. Resolution to be approved at the next meeting. Consideration of comments in accordance with CHFA resulted in no comments either written or in person. OLD BUSINESS: None OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Cacciola informed the Board that Commissioner Stone will be relinquishing her position on the Board as of March 31, 2024. Ms. Webster and Atty Lewellyn will be preparing information and implementing procedures for a new tenant commissioner. On Motion by Vice Chairman Santostefano, seconded by Commissioner Riley, it was unanimously voted to enter Executive Session at 5:28 pm., for discussion of attorney client information and personnel matter regarding Executive Director search. The Commission moved out of Executive Session at 6:15 pm. and resumed regular session. On motion by Chairman Cacciola, seconded by Vice Chairman Santostefano, it was unanimously voted to approve the terms of the contract as contained in the draft for the applicant. There being no further business to come before the Commission, on motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Chairman Cacciola, unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 PM. _________________________________ Marie Webster Assistant Executive Director