04-24-1997 Minutes
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SALINA
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Thursday, April 24, 1997
469 South 5th
4:00 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners 01: the
Housing Authority was called to order by Past-ChairDlan Paul
Morse. The following were present when roll was called:
MEMBERS
Rita Cooper Lavina Worth
Paul Morse
Andy stierwalt
Darcie M. Rose
OTHERS
Executive Director
Bookkeeper
Past-Chairman Morse called the meeting to order, he asked
for approval of the minutes from the March 20, 1997 Regular
Board Meeting. Ms. Cooper so moved; Ms. Worth seconded;
motion passed.
After discussion, Mr. Morse asked for approval of the
monthly bills. Ms. Cooper so moved; Ms. Worth seconded;
motion passed.
Mr. Stierwalt reported that we are still having a poor
response from people who have come to the top of OUJ~
waiting lists. However, there were 14 lease-ups last
in Public Housin9. In the new development, there are
some unresolved 1ssues being handled. We did howevE~r
release $65,000.00 to the Contractors, but have still
withheld $20,000.00 until all issues are handled
appropriately.
month
still
New trees are being planted at the new sites. Grass is
being planted also. A new maintenance man is starting the
first of next week, the growth of the landscapin9 ~1ill be
that individual's primary focus. Mr. Stierwalt w1ll be
meeting with Chip Miller at the Huehl site to discuss more
landscaping oJ¡>tions. Mr. Miller is with the Kansas State
Extension Off1ce.
Mr. Stierwalt will also be meeting with Mike Peterson of
Permits and InsJ¡>ections. This is because the contractors
had "moved a bu1lding" on hazel Court. However, thE~
architect did reJ¡>ort that he had submitted new plans with
the "moved build1ng" to the City. The determination will
be reported to the Board.
Kansas NAHRO proved to be very informative for all staff
members who attended. Andy had the opportunity to be a
Facilitator for one of the PHMAP speakers. She alsc::>
happens to be the person who grading our PHMAP which has
not yet been completed. The CIAP application has not been
completed yet either as HUD has not yet released the:! new
format and regulations for the applications. This ,,¡ill be
completed as soon as it is handed down to us. Amon9 roofs
and siding on the application, was also a request f4::>r an
addition for our Osage Court garage. wi ththe larg4~r
garage it would clear out the 9arage at 469 S. 5th, thus
leav1ng room for office expans10n. This proved to be the
most cost effective way to do so. This concluded the
Secretary's Report.
with vice-Chair Robb Walker's resignation, a new Vice-Chair
needed to be elected. Ms. Worth nominated Rita Cooper.
Mr. Morse seconded. All were in favor. It was also
announced that Monte Shadwick had been appointed to the
Board by the mayor. He was unable to attend this ml~eting.
Mr. Stierwalt reported that the estimated write-offs this
Fiscal Year would be around $15,000.00. This is dule to the
large number of move-outs that left extreme damage 'to the
properties. Some tenants also had legal fees for
evictions. It was mentioned that in 1988, $30,000.00 had
been written off. Also, since there are more units, the
idea of more write-offs is likely.
Mr. Stierwalt then reported to the Board that next year the
employer's share of KPERS would increase form 2.63% to
2.78%.
It was also officially announced that the 1998 Fall Kansas
NAHRO convention would be held here in Salina. Mr.
Stierwalt would like to see our agency host a Kansas NAHRO
convention every 2 years.
Mr. Stierwalt also had the opportunity to assist with
passing of a law that eliminated our agencr from having to
pay interest on Security Deposits. Th1S w111 be effective
July 1, 1997. Old contracts will be phased out over the
next year and half. Currently, we are the only "landlords"
required to pay interest.
~. ~~th no other business, the meeting
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r Rita Cooper, Vice Chair
Andy
was adjourned.
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Stierwalt, Secretary