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Caldwell Housing Authority
February 17,201 Meeting Minutes
At Stewarts Bar and Grill
Board Members Present: Patricia Benedict, Estella Zamora, Amoldo Hernandez, Marisela
Pesina, Sid Freeman, Jim Porter, and Chris Allgood.
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Ruben Buenrostro, Rick Legg, MaryAnn Valenzuela,
and Cecilia Flores.
In Order of Business:
1. Roll call and call to order:
Patricia Benedict called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
2. Award Presentation
Executive Director Mike Dittenber presented Reverend Karen Hunter of the Grace Episcopal
Church with a plaque honoring their successful community program. The Church has a 5+year
presence at Farmway Village and is doing a great job.
3. Introduction: Potential Board Member
Adam Garcia attended the Board Meeting and introduced himself. Mr. Garcia applied to be on
the Board and was at the meeting per the policy, and took a few minutes to introduce himself and
share a little about his background. Mr. Garcia was thanked for his interest and was informed he
would be notified when a decision was made.
4. Review of the December 2016 Minutes:
Mike reminded the board that there was no January meeting. After reviewing the December
meeting minutes,Arnoldo Hernandez made a motion to accept the minutes;seconded by Marisela
Pesina,and unanimously'approved by the Board at 12:25pm.
5. Review of the December 2016 Financials:
Rick Legg, the Financial Officer,provided a summary of the 2016 year-end financials. Rick
explained that CHA was within 1%of the budget target. Sid Freeman made a motion to accept
the 2016 year-end financial report; seconded by Estella Zamora; and unanimously approved by
the Board at 12:30 p.m.
6. Review of the January 2017 Financials:
Rick provided a summary of the January 2017 financials. Sid Freeman expressed appreciation
for the report and that CHA is under-budget. Sid Freeman made a motion to accept the 2016
year-end financial report; seconded by Estella Zamora;and unanimously approved by the Board
at 12:45 p.m.
7. Old Business:
The Board reviewed and approved four(4) different policies as follows:
Marisela Pesina made a motion to approve the Equal Opportunity Employment policy, as
amended, seconded by Sid Freeman and unanimously approved by the Board at 1:O0pm.
Sid Freeman made a motion to approve the Employees of the Housing Authority policy,as
amended, seconded by Estella Zamora and unanimously approved by the Board at 1:05pm.
MariseIa Pesina made a motion to approve the Code of Conduct policy, as amended, seconded
by Arnoldo Hernandez and unanimously approved by the Board at 1:25pm.
Sid Freeman made a motion to approve the Distracted Driving policy, as amended,seconded by
Arnoldo Hernandez and unanimously approved by the Board at 1:25pm.
S. New Business:
Mike provided an update on the H2A program and how CHA should pursue long-term
commitments from local farmers to ensure the financial viability of the project. Sid Freeman
suggested we start preparations for receiving more H2A workers sooner, rather than later.
9, Executive Session
Sid Freeman made a motion to enter Executive Session, seconded by Jim Porter and
unanimously approved by the Board at 2:10pm. The Board exited Executive Session at 2:35pm.
10. Adjournment:
Prior to adjourning, Sid requested that Mike schedule the annual meeting. Meeting adjourned at
2:35pm.
NOTE: Following the meeting,Mike provided a brief slide show of recent CHA activities.
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Executive Director
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