MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 2021

MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, 2021

 A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange was called to order at 2:00 p.m. on May 20, 2021 via ZOOM web-based application. The Executive Director advised that all requirements of the Sunshine Law were met. A roll call was taken as follows:

Present

 Chairman Ernest Williams

Vice Chairman Joseph Juliano

Treasure Christopher Jackson

Parliamentarian Clifford Ross

Commissioner Betty McLeod

Commissioner Kurt Mills

Also Present

Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director

Marsha Moore, Esq., Post Polak, PA

Michael DeMarco, Esq., Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin, Booker and Goldstein

Absent

Commissioner Hashim Garrett

The pledge of allegiance was said.

Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt the agenda.  Commissioner McLeod moved to adopt the agenda.  Commissioner Jackson seconded.

Chairman Williams called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Executive Director McNeil stated that we did not get all of the information necessary to complete the report because it is early in the month and he will send it when he receives it.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director gave an update on the activity regarding the Covid19 virus.  He advised that HACO partnered with the County to have the Johnson and Johnson vaccine administered to the residents and staff (131 people).

He also advised that there were several deaths of the tenants, not necessarily due to covid, approximately 22.  He stated he is saddened and gave his regards to the family.

He advised the Board that there was a meeting scheduled with the tenant association to discuss opening the community room.

PUBLIC SESSION

RESOLUTIONS

Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5634-21 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange approving Bills.  Commissioner McLeod moved to adopt.  Commissioner Ross seconded.

Chairman Williams called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor.

Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5635-21 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Authorizing the Executive Director to Change the Section 8 Administrative Fee Effective June 1, 2021.

Commissioner Jackson moved to adopt.  Commissioner McLeod seconded.

Chairman Williams called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor.

Chairman Williams called for a Motion to adopt Resolution No. 5636-21 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners

of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange amending the dwelling unit lease for public housing.

Commissioner Mills moved to adopt.  Commissioner McLeod seconded.

Chairman Williams called for discussion

Michael DeMarco, Esq., Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin, Booker, and Goldstein explained the changes that were made to the lease regarding the electrical appliances and smoking in/on the premises.

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor.

Unfinished business

NEW BUSINESS

Motion to close.  All in favor.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Walter D. McNeil, Jr.

Secretary