MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2018
MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2018
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on October 18, 2018 in the Community 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
Chairman Ernest Williams
Vice Chairman Joseph Juliano
Commissioner Clifford Ross – Entered Meeting 6:10 p.m.
Commissioner Betty McLeod
Commissioner Hashim Garrett – Entered Meeting 6:15 p.m.
Commissioner Francis Audain
Absent
Commissioner Coram Rimes
Also Present
Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director
Brad Leak, Assistant Executive Director
Leo Dugan, Esq., Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin, Booker &Goldstein
Several Employees
Several Tenants
The pledge of allegiance was said.
Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner McLeod moved to adopt the agenda and Commissioner Audain 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 and/or correction of the Minutes from
a Regular Board of Commissioners meeting on September 20, 2018. Commissioner McLeod moved to adopt the minutes. Commissioner Audain seconded.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor
TREASURER’S REPORT
Brad Leak, Assistant Executive Director reviewed the Treasurer’s Report with the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Ross entered the meeting.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Commissioner Garrett entered the meeting.
Mr. McNeil stated at the 8th Annual Golf Outing we had 72 golfers. The Alpert Group paid for the Reception. Mr. McNeil said we had a great turnout and the outing was as success.
Chairman Williams said he was there all day he had a great time. He thanked the staff and Commissioner Rimes for all his donations and support with the event.
Commissioner McLeod said she loved the event.
Commissioner Ross said that the staff did a great job the event was great.
McNeil said there is a Management Report and Section 8 report for your review in your packets.
PUBLIC SESSION
Ms. Jarrell, Apt. 9G stated that nothing has been done in her apartment since 2009. She said she has old cabinets and the apartment needs to be painted.
Mr. McNeil, Executive Director said you have to put in a work order and he said he would talk to the Manager, Shanda Hammond.
Ms. Jarrell said she has been putting in work orders.
Mr. McNeil said we can’t discuss your individual situation at a public board meeting. Mr. McNeil said he will discuss this matter with the Manager and Maintenance Superintendent.
Mr. Brad Leak, Assistant Executive Director said that we had to stop the cycle painting for the REAC Inspection.
Mary Johnson, Apt. 1K, stated that there is a hole where the AC unit and cold air comes in the apartment.
Mr. McNeil asked if she put in a work order.
Mary Johnson said she was not aware of she had to put a work order in.
RESOLUTIONS
Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5504-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange approving Bills Resolution No. 1907. 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. 5505-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange modifying the properties to be acquired on Resolution No. 5455-17. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner McLeod seconded.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
Commissioner Ross said that Chapman Street houses are appraised pretty high.
Mr. McNeil said there are two family houses. He said he wants to make a development on Chapman Street to look like the one on Oakwood Avenue.
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 5506-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange to increase the Administrative Fee effective November 1, 2018. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner Garrett seconded.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor
The Board of Commissioner asked to take Resolution No 5507-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange the Executive Director to provide a performance bonus to employees off the agenda until next month.
Chairman Williams called for a motion to adopt Resolution No 5508-18 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange establishing employee waiver fee for health insurance coverage. Commissioner Juliano moved to adopt. Commissioner McLeod seconded.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
Commissioner Ross asked what happen to JIF and HAI.
Mr. McNeil said JIF wants $104,000.00 and HAI wants $117,000.00.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor except for Commissioner Ross who voted nay
Chairman Williams called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner McLeod moved to adjourn. Commissioner Audain seconded.
Chairman Williams called for discussion
No discussion
A roll call was taken
All Commissioners voted in favor
Meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter D. McNeil, Jr.
Secretary