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Estella (who arrived at the beginning of the Jared's presentation) asked if there was a
motion to accept the audited financial statement. Motion made by Sid, seconded by
Andy, and unanimously approved by the Board atl2:30pm.
3. Financial Report
Mike again stated that Ayde was absent from the meeting. This time because of a dentist
appointed Ayde had to fix a broken crown. Mike reported to the Board on the new
budget for The Housing Authority's 2009 budget and the financials for the month ending
February 28, 2009. Mike reported that some of the areas CHA is over on are
maintenance and repairs supplies and he will keep an eye on that situation. The other
operating expenses are capital improvements which are expenses that we have to put
somewhere, but don't know right now where to code them.
Mike informed the Board that CHA spent $6,300.00 more than anticipated as of the end
of February.
Estella asked if there were any questions about the budget. There were none, and Estella
asked for a motion to accept the monthly financials. Motion by Jim, seconded by Sid,
and unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at 12:40pm.
4. Director's Report
Mike spoke briefly about the need to revisit the lease agreement and to place new parking
stickers on vehicles. Mike then explained his efforts in working with DQL to place
summer workers at CHA. Mike asked for a resolution from the board to hire summer
help, but Andy suggested a motion was not necessary and temporary staffing was a
management issue and the Board shouldn't get involved.
Mike spoke of the great success of the United Way project, and that many needed
projects were completed. Estella commented how rewarding it was for her to be
involved, and how many of the kids had misconceptions about the quality of life at the
Housing Authority. Estella suggest Mike place a guest opinion or a "Cheer" in the
Caldwell newspaper.
Mike then spoke of his efforts regarding the proposed legislation, and asked the Board to
vote on the following resolution:
The Board of directors of the Caldwell Housing Authority expresses support for statewide
legislation that empowers public housing managers in sustaining "for cause" evictions."
There was much discussion involving the resolution as proposed. Estella suggested the
resolution needed to focus more on "rights and due process" and that could be achieved
by providing a little more attention to the wording. Sid suggested language that
emphasized protecting the rights of "law- abiding" tenants. Jim indicated that maybe a
little more time was needed to think about the resolution. He said it was important that
everyone buy -off on the resolution so that in the end, everyone could support the
resolution, and possibly the legislation. Mike expressed his frustration by saying that
most people privately support the legislation, but in public, or when requested to provide
written support for the legislation, get cold feet or say something contrary to what they
say in private. He indicated Legal Aid doesn't want to weigh in, nor does Richard
Mabbutt of the Intermountain Fair Housing Council, and many others. Andy suggested
contacting Idaho Legal Aid and the IFHC and invite them to a meeting where they might
be able to suggest how CHA could evict bad tenants.
Dana indicated that most Board Members already supported the resolution, and wanted to
know if this was an effort to clarify the resolution by making it something everyone could
support. Mike agreed that the majority of the Board already approved the resolution, but
he wanted to discuss the issue one more time to see if he couldn't get everyone's support.
Sid said that he would like to see a resolution with the suggested changes. Mike
indicated he would make some changes to the resolution and sent it out to everyone for
approval. The corrected resolution reads:
"Caldwell Housing Authority supports legislation that will result in, and provide for safe
housing, the protection of tenant rights, and improve and preserve the quality of life for all
individuals."
NOTE: this resolution was approved (unanimously) via e-mail responses by /on:
• Dana Schuck —April 15
• Estella Zamora —April 14
• Sid Freeman —April 14
• Jim Blacker —April 13
• Andy Rodriguez —April 13
• Patricia Benedict —April I 1
At the conclusion of the discussion about the resolution, Dana volunteered to work with
Mike to invite Idaho Legal Aid and the Intermountain Fair Housing Council to meetings
to discuss ways to evict problem tenants.
Because of time constraints, Estella asked if there were any other pressing issues that
need to be addressed before the meeting adjourns. Mike said there was training in
Pocatello and Lewiston that he needed to attend to maintain his drinking water
certification. Mike also indicated the need to retrofit and make modifications to the water
tank.
Estella asked if she had a motion to adjourn. Motion by Andy;
5. Adjourn at 1:40pm