MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2018
MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 15, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange was called to order at 6:00 p.m. on February 15, 2018 in the Conference Room at Washington Manor, 340 Thomas Blvd., Orange, New Jersey. The Executive Director advised that all requirements of the Sunshine Law were met. A roll call was taken as follows:
Present
Vice Chairman Clifford Ross
Commissioner Ernest Williams
Commissioner Joseph Juliano
Commissioner Betty McLeod
Commissioner Hashim Garrett
Also Present
Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director
Gary Gordon, Esq., Raiss, Kelin & Booker
Several Employees
Several Tenants
Absent
Chairman Coram Rimes
Commissioner Francis Audain
The pledge of allegiance was said.
Vice Chairman Ross called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Williams moved to adopt the agenda and Commissioner McLeod seconded.
Vice Chairman Ross called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor.
Vice Chairman Ross called for a motion to adopt and/or correction of the Minutes from
A Regular Board of Commissioners meeting on January 18, 2018. Commissioner Williams moved to adopt the Minutes. Commissioner Garrett seconded.
Vice Chairman Ross called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Board of Commissioners reviewed the Treasurer’s Report for the eight months ended November 30, 2017.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Mr. McNeil stated that we have had excellent Black History Programs so far. The Park Avenue school children danced, Superintendent of Schools spoke and next week Cephas Ward from HUD will be speaking. We are trying to get the children of Park Avenue School to come out again. The Mayor was invited but could not make it and he send Councilwoman Adrianne Wooten to speak on his behalf
Mr. McNeilstated that the Fiscal Year is coming to an end and elections will be held for the Board of Commissioners in April. He was proud to report that HUD has identified our agency as an Outstanding Performer. Trump administration will not afford much in supported services for residents. The new budget calls to eliminate capital funding and they want us to do more with less.
Vice Chairman Ross said we don’t recognize the staff as much as we should. Good job to Section 8 Department and he was also impressed with the FSS report and the programs that the participants are attending.
Commissioner Williams said thank you for a great job and that the staff don’t have to be micromanaged.
Deputy Chief Spearman and Director Douglas spoke about fire prevention and invited residents to attend American Heart Month function at the Orange Fire Department on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
Nobody spoke at this time.
The Board of Commissioners went into Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. to discuss legal matters.
The Board of Commissioners reconvened at 6:59 p.m.
RESOLUTIONS
Vice Chairman Ross called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5473-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange approving Bills Resolution No. 1900. Commissioner Williams moved to adopt. Commissioner Garrett seconded.
Vice Chairman Ross called for discussion
Vice Chairman Ross asked about the bill for the chain link fence.
Mr. McNeil said it is on the roof all the way around.
Lance Hammond, Maintenance Superintendent said we needed a new fence because the pule rotted because of the weather so it had to be replaced.
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor
Commissioner Juliano stated that he requested to be reappointed by Governor Murphy.
Commissioner McLeod said that some tenants are complaining about bedbugs but they are not complying with the preparation.
Vice Chairman Ross called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner McLeod moved to adjourn. Commissioner Williams seconded.
Vice Chairman Ross called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor
Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter D. McNeil, Jr.
Secretary