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Live reporting from the Housing Authority meeting, recording underway (assuming gremlins kept at bay) #fha0404

Status of books 11 months into the year, all positive, the authority is making money, not much but the reserves are in good shape; rents had increased during the year (per budget). Would rank in top 5 of authority based on financial performance #fha0404

Minor change to budget for coverage of power of attorney and how the DHCD was and is changing for next year #fha0404 targeted to make approx $150k prior to extra expenses, most of those expenses do get reimbursed by DHCD. Similar process for mgt of Norfolk housing due to Lisa

A half maintenance person in budget and keeping it there but had been unable to find the right fit. if they do, they are ready. #fha0404 non routine expenses the whole list from Lisa approx $150k

"it is amazing to see good directors do what they do" #fha0404 two votes to accept the budget, one for most, one for a portion due to a member recusal, both passed as required with motions and seconds and one recusal

Directors report #fha0404 waiting 9,400plus folks on waiting list
5 vacancies open,being worked; 9 units were filled during March
Started in 1948, first homes built in 1950, units added overtime 214 state units across 4 properties

Commissioner Padula resigned last month, the opening will be filled by a tenant, process underway. Motion to accept directors report #fha0404 housing authority will look to walkthrough the South Meeting House as prospective housing (2 units possible)

Letters for tenant board members open until Apr 28. #fha0404 town working issue with a neighbor encroaching upon the property, escalated to TA, being worked. Winter St boiler replacement completed, voting on substantial completion passes

Motion to approve final completion, passes #fha0404 local attorney acquired due to change in state process, was included in the budget motion to sign contract approved
Next item, proposal from Joel D'Errico

Would propose to keep 24 of 60 units at affordable rates, no one currently on waiting list would qualify but it would be available for others. A letter of support is requested, moved to approve, second, passed #fha0404

Motion to retain officers, via role call, approved 4-0 #fha0404 motion to adjourn, passes 4-0
That's all for tonight, catch you next time!

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