Housing Commission

MINUTES STERLING HEIGHTS HOUSING COMMISSION October 9, 2012 Call To Order by President Miller at 6:02 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Roll Call. Present: Miller, Suwinski, Venetis and Walker (arrived 6:04 pm). Absent: Mattera (excused). Also Present: Executive Director Stephanie Burgess, Regional Manager Sabrina Gaddy, Public Housing Manager Rachel Tononi and Maintenance Supervisor Jim Francis. Approval of Agenda. Moved by Venetis, support by Suwinski, to approve the agenda as presented. Ayes: All. Approval of Minutes. Moved by Suwinski, support by Venetis, to approve the September 11, 2012 minutes as presented. Ayes: All. Executive Director Report. Ms. Burgess thanked the staff and residents for their hard work and patience during the recent construction. Ms. Burgess also reported that the recycling program had started. Residents commented that additional signage was needed on the recycling bin. Staff took note of the request. Service Coordinator Report. The Service Coordinator assisted 19 residents in September. Additional activities included a luncheon with members of the Sterling Heights Fire Department at was attended by 55 residents. Public Housing Report. During the month of September Schoenherr Towers was 99% occupied with 34 applicants on the waiting list, 30 leasing calls received. Marketing action was taken through the Macomb County Housing sheet, internet, and the City of Sterling Heights website and newsletter. There were 2 move-outs and 2 move-ins. Section 8 Report. Currently all vouchers are leased and/or issued. Maintenance Report. During the month of September there were 4 emergency service requests, 79 year-to- date. There were 240 service requests, 2,031 year-to-date. One service request was outstanding which carried into October. Special projects included: parking lot asphalt; building exterior coating; carport painting; epoxy flooring in maintenance area; community area window replacement; east fence replacement; and elevator floor replacement. Business. 1. Monthly Management Reports. Moved by Suwinski, support by Walker to approve the monthly management reports as presented by Fourmidable. Ayes: All. 2. Housing Assistance Program Register & Utility Payables. Moved by Venetis, support by Suwinski to approve the Housing Assistance payments as presented by Fourmidable. Ayes: All. Public Participation. Questions were raised about a no-smoking policy for Schoenherr Towers. Ms. Burgess agreed to provide information regarding a smoke free policy to the members of the board at the next meeting. October Resident Council activities include a Halloween party. Adjourn. Moved by Venetis, support Suwinski by to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Ayes: All.