MINUTES

GREEN BAY HOUSING AUTHORITY

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

1424 Admiral Court, Second Floor Reading Room

Green Bay, WI  54303

10:30 a.m.

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:         W. Van Ess, Chair; W. VandeCastle, H. Genunzio  

 

MEMBERS EXCUSED:  D. Dolan-Wallace, Vice-Chair

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:  A. Nicholson

 

OTHERS PRESENT:  K. Pamperin; A. Monday; A. May-Steffel; G. Hedrick; D. Dewitt.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to approve the minutes from the Thursday, May 17, 2007, meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Green Bay. 

 

COMMUNICATIONS:

 

1.            Notification of approval of the Capital Fund Program Grant Amendment Number 10 to the GBHA ACC for Program Number WI 39 P074-501-06 in the amount of $20,519.00. 

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to receive and place on the file.

 

2.            June 7, 2007 notification that the Green Bay Housing Authority’s Annual Plan Submission for PHA Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2007 is approved.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to receive and place on file.

 

3.            Notification that HUD REAC inspections are scheduled for Mason Manor and GBHA Scattered Sites on November 26 and 27, 2007, respectively. 

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to receive and place on file.

 

4.            Notification of street reconstruction on Dousman Street from Military Avenue to Platten Street.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to receive and place on file.

 

K. Pamperin informed the Authority that their had been a decrease of 2.87 percent for the property insurance premium.  He also asked that the Authority take action on increasing the commercial liability coverage from $1,000,000 To $2,000,000.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to increase the commercial liability coverage to $2,000,000.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

5.            Review and approval of year-end financials.

 

A. May-Steffel presented the item.  She stated that the rents have increased by $20,000.  Interest income increased by $36,000 from the projected budget. She reported the Authority experienced increased income from the new Cingular Telecommunications Lease.

 

She reported Administrative Costs are under budget and that operating expenses are $64,000 under budget.

 

After discussion, a motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to approve the year-end financials as presented.

 

6.            Review and approval of Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) for FY ending       June 20, 2007.

 

A. May-Steffel reviewed the report with the Authority.  She indicated the major change was in the unit turn over time.  She stated that because of the increase in average unit turnover days, it is likely the Authority will not achieve “High Performer” status this year.  She stated if we do not receive “Standard Performer” status, there would be more monitoring and reports required.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to approve the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) for FY ending June 20, 2007 as presented.

 

7.            Review and approval to write off year-end delinquent accounts as recommended.

 

K. Pamperin presented the report.  He stated the delinquent account of Carolyn Vega-Rodriguez not be written off as she is making payments.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to write off the delinquent accounts of Jennifer Woodbury, Allison Tomashek and Veronica Johnson and hold writing off the delinquent account of Carolyn Vega-Rodriguez.

 

8.            Review and approval of revised Mason Manor cleaning and damage charges.

 

A. Monday stated she prepared the list of charges after reviewing the average staff time required performing each task associated with unit preparation over the past six months.    She stated the charges for damages had not been changed for ten years.   

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to approve the cleaning and damages charges as presented.

 

9.            Authorization to award Contract GBHA MM 06-01, The Mason Manor Pavement Repair and Emergency Vehicle Access to Martell Construction, the low qualified bidder, with alternate A, including color and stamping.

 

K. Pamperin informed the Authority that Martell Construction was the low bidder.  He stated there were also two alternatives to the base bid.  Alternate Bid #1 includes color-tinted concrete and stamping of the concrete and Alternate Bid #2 includes color tinting only. He recommended going with the Alternative Bid #1 to include color tinting and stamping. He indicated that the contractor will reduce the cost of the tinting by $3,000 if we select a color tint requiring a one pound mix per square yard.  

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to award Contract GBHA MM 06-01 to Martell Construction including Alternate Bid # 1 utilizing a one pound mix tint at a cost of $34,500.

 

10.        Authorization to award vinyl floor, kitchen cabinet, and lower bath vanity replacement at 1337 University Avenue to the low qualified bidder.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to authorize awarding vinyl flooring, kitchen cabinet and lower bath vanity replacement at 1337 University Avenue to the low qualified bidders Home Interiors for flooring including Alternate A for $9,936.40 and cabinets and vanities to Tekulve Construction for $5,500. 

 

11.        Authorization to contract with Casterline and Associates PC for review of the Stop Loss Submission Kit at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to authorize awarding the contract to Casterline and Associates PC, for review of the Stop Loss Submission Kit at a cost not to exceed $1,200.00.

 

12.        Report and action on contracting for technical assistance for developing various options available to the Authority on the sale or transition of GBHA Scattered Sites.

 

K. Pamperin stated he had requested proposals from two firms, The Wisconsin Housing Partnership for Housing Developing, Inc. and Dimension Developments, both located in Madison.

 

He stated the quote from The Housing Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. was $7,500 not including travel costs.  The quote from Dimension Developments was for $10,000 including travel costs. 

 

He stated R. Strong and himself had negotiated with Dimension Development for a price of $7,500 with the Authority paying for any additional travel cost with the Authority controlling the travel required.  He stated both firms have unique and differing qualifications and perspectives. He stated that taking all factors into consideration staff is recommending Dimension Development.    

 

Following discussion of the merits of both firms, a motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to authorize the Authority to contract with Dimension Development.

 

13.        Report and authorization to proceed with contracts for mold abatement and repairs resulting from plumbing leaks in Apt. 112 and Apt. 617 at Mason Manor.

 

K. Pamperin reviewed the mold and mildew issues and expenses for the correcting  contracts in regard to mold abatement and repairs resulting from plumbing leaks in Apt. 112 and Apt. 617 at Mason Manor.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to authorize proceeding with the contract work necessary to abate the mold issues presented. 

 

14.        Report on lightning strike damage on Mason Manor Security Cameras and authorization to seek design proposals to replace and expand the system and replacement bids.

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to proceed with seeking proposals for replacement and expansion of the security system at Mason Manor.

 

15.        Report and approval of payment to JR Maintenance.

 

K. Pamperin reported that after consultation with the Law Department, it was recommended that a check be prepared and sent to JR Maintenance based on the estimated work performed by the contractor with the condition that cashing that check will constitute acceptance of full and final payment for all work performed on the purchase order contract.  The check was sent and cashed and should constitute settlement with JR Maintenance.

 

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried

to approve final payment of $1300  to JR Maintenance for Purchase Order #102598.

 

FINANCIAL REPORT AND BILLS:

 

A motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to approve the bills as presented.

 

OCCUPANCY AND STAFF REPORTS:

 

A. Monday reported there were six vacancies at Mason Manor. 

 

G. Hetrick reported that there are six vacancies in the Scattered Site properties.

 

There being no further business to come before the Authority, a motion was made by W. VandeCastle, seconded by H. Genunzio and carried to adjourn.  The meeting was adjourned at 11:30