HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-10-16 CHA Minutes Caldwell Housing Authority
October 16, 2015 Regular Meeting Minutes
At Stewarts Bar and Grill
Board Members Present: Patricia Benedict, Estella Zamora, Jim Porter, Marisela Pesina, and
Sid Freeman
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Cheri Hess, and MaryAnn Valenzuela
In Order of Business:
1. Roll call and call to order:
Patricia Benedict called the meeting to order at 12:11 p.m.
2. Review of the September Minutes:
After reviewing the September minutes, Jim Porter made the motion to approve the minutes as
corrected; seconded by Marisela Pesina and unanimously approved by the Board at 12:16pm.
Patricia also asked Mike to re-distribute the September Special Meeting Minutes again by e-mail
to those in attendance that day.
3. Financial Report:
Cheri presented the financial report for the month of September. Mike explained that Rural
Development has moved the rental assistance deposit date later in the month causing CHA to
wait a longer period for payment. He explained that often makes for a"tight couple of weeks"
until the deposit is made.
Sid Freeman made a motion authorizing the director to transfer fund for working capital when
needed from the reserve account to the general fund account upon notification of the Board.
Seconded by Patricia Benedict and unanimously approved by the Board at 12:37pm.
Cheri continued with e financial report. Upon completion, Sid Freeman made a motion to
approve the financials, seconded by Jim Porter and unanimously approved by the Board at
12:49pm.
4. Old Business
Mike spoke about the occupancy policy and the necessity to update the policy and impose an
application fee. There was much discussion about the policy and whether or not an application
fee would deter applicants form applying. Sid Freeman made a motion to approve at$25.00
application fee, seconded by Marisela Pesina and unanimously approved by the Board at
1:40pm. Upon passing the resolution, Patricia Benedict directed CHA staff to make a note of
any complaints or concerns applicants have about paying the application fee. Mike agreed to do
SO.
Adjournment:
q
lrfeeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. ti`�ousing
U�
bay �
Certified: °;A.
1946
- i'esider�t, Boar- -. 6�4�4-
4o ----------------------.---------------
Board of Directors Caldwell,011 Executive Director