Minutes From A Regular Meeting October 23, 2014
MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 23, 2014
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange was called to order at 6:13 p.m. on October 23, 2014 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
Commissioner Joseph Juliano
Commissioner Betty McLeod
Commissioner Hashim Garrett
Also Present
Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director
Ernest Booker, Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin & Booker
Councilman Harold Johnson
Several Tenants
Several Employees
Absent
Vice Chairman Ernest Williams
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 for the adoption and/or correction of the Minutes from a regular meeting on September18, 2014. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt the minutes. 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 was proud to announce that the Governor’s Excellence in Housing and Economic Development Award for Leading Housing Revitalization – Rental was awarded to the Orange Housing Authority for Walter G. Alexander Village Phases I and II. Mr. McNeil stated that this award was giving to him at the Governor’s Conference in Atlantic City. He said at the conference one of the speakers were Nelson Mandela’s grandson and also the Director of Housing in South Africa.
Commissioner Ross questioned the snow removal at Walter G. Alexander Complex and also asked about the generators.
Mr. McNeil said the batteries were dead and they corrected the issue and they will be testing the generator every two to three months.
Commissioner Rimes asked if they have a backup generator.
Mr. McNeil said at this time we don’t however it’s a good suggestion.
PUBLIC SESSION
Irene Paul, Apt. 1H, she had a question about Washington Manor’s ownership. She wanted to know is its funding was federal.
Mr. McNeil said we are an autonomous authority that operates like a municipal. Our responsibility is providing housing services for more than 2 acres of land.
Barbara Price, she said she put in a work order twice and claims the electricity is still not working in part of her apartment.
Mr. Lance Hammond, Maintenance Superintendent stated that all work orders for her unit had been completed and that he personally demonstrated in her unit that the matter was resolved several months ago.
RESOLUTIONS
Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5306-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Approving Bills Resolution No. 1865. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner McLeod 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. 5302-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange entering into a contract with Polcari & Company to provide Accounting Services for the period from August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2015.
Chairman Rimes asked for this Resolution to be tabled and reviewed at a later date.
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. 5307-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange thanking Evelyn Hudson Dorrah for her outstanding service on the Orange Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner Garrett 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. 5308-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange thanking David Rossi for his outstanding service on the Orange Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. 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. 5309-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Authorizing the Executive Director to Provide Holiday Bonus to Employees. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner Juliano seconded.
Mr. McNeil said that all the redevelopment that we are doing there is a lot of extra work and the staff volunteers there time to stay and work.
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 5310-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange nomination for the position of Parliamentarian of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Orange. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner Garrett 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 5311-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange nomination for the position of Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Orange. Commissioner Juliano moved to adopt. Commissioner Garrett 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 5312-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange authorizing PNC Bank to honor checks bearing facsimile signatures of Commissioner Coram Rimes, Commissioner Clifford Ross and Executive Director Walter D. McNeil, Jr. Commissioner Ross moved to adopt. Commissioner McLeod 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 Ross seconded.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Walter D. McNeil, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer