Nashua Housing and Redevelopment Authority

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE NASHUA HOUSING AUTHORITY HELD JANUARY 21, 2011 The Commissioners of the Nashua Housing Authority (NHA) held its regular meeting at the office of the Nashua Housing Authority, 40 East Pearl Street, First Floor, Nashua, New Hampshire, at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2011. Chairperson Eric Wilson called the meeting to order, and the Recording Secretary called the roll at approximately 8:30 a.m. with the following responses: Present Absent Thomas Monahan Paul Deschenes Selma Pastor James Tollner Eric Wilson The following persons were also present: Lori Wilshire, Aldermanic Liaison; Lynn Censabella, Executive Director; Scott Costa, Assistant Executive Director; Jim Tarosky and Steve Sacco, Finance Managers; Joy Scotina, Property Manager; Lisa Cox Section 8 Program Manager; and Cheryl Hobbs, Recording Secretary. MINUTES: The Chairperson entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Authority's December 17, 2010 regular meeting minutes, to accept them and place them on file. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked if there were any comments, additions/deletions, corrections, or discussion. There being no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS: The Chairperson entertained a motion to waive the reading of the Communications, accept them, and place them on file. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. The Communications were as follows: Monthly Operational Reports - December 2010 - consisting of Public Housing and Section 8 Waiting List Report; Vacancy Report; Vacancy Report Compilation Sheet; Work Order Report; and Rent Collections Report; After-hours Telephone Listing; Employee Phone Extension List; Memorandum dated January 13, 2011 from Ms. Censabella regarding Sullivan Terrace South Resident Correspondence.  The Chairperson asked if there was any discussion. Mr. Monahan wanted to discuss the memorandum with respect to the correspondence from a Sullivan Terrace South resident. General discussion ensued, and the Board agreed to table the issue, and asked Ms. Censabella to contact other housing authorities to find out what they have done. There being no further discussion, the motion to waive the reading of the Communications, accept them, and place them on file carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Ms. Censabella re-introduced and welcomed Joy Scotina as NHA's new Property Manager. Ms. Scotina has worked for NHA since 2008 in both the Section 8 and Public Housing Departments. With welcoming new staff, Ms. Censabella informed the Board this is Mr. Tarosky's last Board meeting with the NHA, his retirement date is set for January 28, 2011, and as this chapter closes in his life and a new one opens, Ms. Censabella hopes his years are filled with all the things he is looking forward to. Ms. Censabella stated December was a quiet month, and the staff enjoyed a fun holiday get-together. She thanked the Board for allowing staff to gather. Ms. Censabella stated the recent snowstorm, along with regular maintenance calls, is keeping Maintenance staff very busy. Both the Property Management staff and Maintenance staff are keeping up with the demands. Ms. Censabella stated NHA has gained progress in filling vacancies at Park View Apartments, however there are still two, two-bedroom apartments remaining to be leased. Many of the interested callers are not following through with completing applications, and NHA is rejecting numerous applicants due to insufficient income. Applications staff are sending notices to approximately 30 single-person, higher income applicants to generate interest in these units. Chairperson entertained a motion to accept the Executive Director's Report. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked if there were any questions. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 11-2156 BY THE NASHUA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPOINTING SECRETARY FOR THE AUTHORITY The Chairperson entertained a motion to approve Resolution No. 11-2156. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion, the Recording Secretary called the roll with the following responses: AYES NAYS Thomas Monahan Selma Pastor Eric Wilson Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 11-2157 BY THE NASHUA HOUSING AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF OBSOLETE MAINTENANCE PARTS The Chairperson entertained a motion to approve Resolution No. 11-2157. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion, the Recording Secretary called the roll with the following responses: AYES NAYS Thomas Monahan Selma Pastor Eric Wilson Motion carried unanimously. BILLS/INVESTMENTS: The Chairperson called for a motion to pay the bills as listed on the Cash Disbursement List _ check numbers 46336 through 46413 and from the Supplemental Cash Disbursement List - check numbers 46414 through 46487 and from the Park View Apartments Cash Disbursement List - check numbers 4370 through 4379 and to approve the Investments as listed. Mr. Monahan made the motion, and Ms. Pastor seconded it. The Chairperson asked if there was any discussion. There being no discussion, the motion to pay the bills and approve the investments as listed carried. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS: The Commissioners wished Jim Tarosky the best and thanked him; they also welcomed Steve Sacco to his position. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH MAY COME BEFORE THE BOARD None this month. ADJOURNMENT: The Chairperson entertained a motion to adjourn. Mr. Monahan moved to adjourn, and Ms. Pastor seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:55 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Hobbs Recording Secretary