MINUTES FROM AN ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2016

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 February 18, 2016 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 Coram Rimes

Vice Chairman Clifford Ross

Commissioner Ernest Williams

Commissioner Joseph Juliano – Entered meeting 6:12 p.m.

Commissioner Betty McLeod

 

Absent

Commissioner Tracey Latta

Commissioner Hashim Garrett

 

Also Present

Walter D. McNeil, Jr., Executive Director

Leo Dugan, Esq., Feinstein, Raiss, Kelin & Booker

Several Tenants

Several Employees

 

The pledge of allegiance was said.

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Williams moved to adopt the agenda. Commissioner Ross 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 the Minutes from a Regular Board meeting on February 18, 2016.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt the Minutes.  Commissioner Williams seconded.

 

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

No discussion

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. McNeil reported on the Treasurer’s Report

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Mr. McNeil said, he needed a commitment from the board to attend the retreat. Senior staff will be there as well. It will be on Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 9:00 to 5:00 at Brooklake Country Club.  Mr. McNeil stated that the golf outing is also going to be there.

 

Commissioner Ross asked about the properties with the freezing weather.

 

Lance Hammond, Maintenance Superintendent stated that all the properties did fine except for two properties, 187 Parrow Street a pipe busted and 196 Hickory Street a water heater pipe busted.  Mr. Hammond said that the repairs were done the day it happened.

 

PUBLIC SESSION

Janice Stuart, Apt. 3J thanked all of the Maintenance Department for an outstanding job with the snow and ice.

 

RESOLUTIONS

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5373-16 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Approving Bills Resolution No. 1878.  Commissioner Ross moved to adopt.  Commissioner Williams seconded.

Chairman Rimes called for discussion

 

Commissioner Rimes asked why the invoice is billed for 3 months instead of per month.

 

JoAnn Graham, Senior Accountant stated that this is very rare they usually bill us per month.

 

Commissioner Rimes said he would like to see us billed per month.

 

Mr. McNeil said ok.

 

A roll call was taken

All Commissioners voted in favor

 

Chairman Rimes called for a motion to adopt Resolution No. 5374-16 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Certifying Audit review for fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.  Commissioner Williams moved to adopt.  Commissioner Ross 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. 5375-16 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orange Approving a contract with T-Mobile regarding updating of their telecommunications equipment located at Washington Manor.   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

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS/NEW BUSINESS

Commissioner Ross would like to schedule a personnel committee.

Mr. McNeil said that we are having a Black History Program on February 24, 2016 if any of the Board would like to attend.  He also stated that the Walter G. Alexander IV Development plans will be going to the Planning Board soon.

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

 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:17pm.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Walter D. McNeil, Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer