Minutes From A Regular Meeting January 15, 2015

MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 15, 2015 

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange was called to order at 6:10 p.m. on January 15, 2015 in the Community Room of Washington Manor, 340 Thomas Boulevard, Orange, New Jersey. The Executive Director advised that all requirements of the Sunshine Law were met. A roll call was taken as follows:

 

Present
Chairman Coram Rimes
Commissioner Clifford Ross
Vice Chairman Ernest Williams
Commissioner Joseph Juliano
Commissioner Betty McLeod
Commissioner Tracey Latta

 

Also Present
Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director
Gary Gordon, Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin & Booker
Several Tenants
Several Employees

 

Absent
Commissioner Hashim Garrett

 

The pledge of allegiance was said.

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner Juliano seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt and/or correct the minutes from a regular board meeting on October 23, 2014.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Juliano seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt and/or correct the minutes from a regular board meeting on December 18, 2014.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Juliano seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

No Treasurer’s Report

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. McNeil said that he will defer his report to the end of the meeting.

 

PUBLIC SESSION

Newburn Tyndal, Apt. 5W wanted to know when his apartment can be painted.

 

Mr. McNeil said that he spoke to the Maintenance Superintendent, Lance Hammond and they are in the process of setting up when his apartment can be painted.

 

RESOLUTIONS

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5324-15 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Approving Bills Resolution No. 1867.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Juliano seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5325-15 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange approving the Annual Plan for fiscal year 2015.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Juliano seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5326-15 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange certifying the Audit review for fiscal year ending March 31, 2014.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Williams seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Commissioner Juliano moved to adjourn. Commissioner Williams seconded.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Walter D. McNeil, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer