MHA Cabinet Members, Madeline Barlow, Brian Jennings, Bridget Rubino, JoAnn Mariano, John Furman RMV employee, Robert Manca, Mary Khiemdavanh

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1 The Minutes of the Meeting of the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York, held at the Main Office 509 Second St. Utica, NY held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Those Present: Those Excused: Also Present: David H. Williams, Chairman Nancy Simbari, Vice-Chairwoman Marsha Baye, Commissioner Linda Mesagna, Commissioner Chris Salatino, Commissioner Bob Roberts, Commissioner Lou Parrotta, Commissioner William Calli, Sr. Esq. Counsel Dr. Taras J. Herbowy, Executive Director Lou Parrotta, Commissioner MHA Cabinet Members, Madeline Barlow, Brian Jennings, Bridget Rubino, JoAnn Mariano, John Furman RMV employee, Robert Manca, Mary Khiemdavanh PUBLIC COMMENT No one present MINUTES On motion of Chris Salatino, seconded by Linda Mesagna, and unanimously adopted the board approved the minutes of the meeting of February 15, 2012 as written. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion of Chris Salatino, seconded by Linda Mesagna and unanimously adopted the board went into Executive Session for discussion of Personnel Matters and A litigation matter. On motion of Nancy Simbari, seconded by Marsha Baye and unanimously adopted the board came out of Executive Session and into Regular Session SECTION 8 TENANT LITIGATION On motion of Bob Roberts, seconded by Nancy Simbari by majority vote the board approved the settlement officer of $15,000 and Re-instatement of the Section 8 Voucher

2 Benefits of Ameya Hunt as a result of the Litigation brought forth and this based on the recommendation of Legal Counsel representing the Housing Authority through the Insurance Company, David Leach of Goldbery Segalla, LLP who was hired by MHA s Insurance Company Great American Insurance Group. This was also reviewed by MHA s Legal Counsel of William Calli Sr. Roll Call Vote: Nancy Simbari Yes, Bob Roberts Yes Marsha Baye Yes Chris Salatino No Dave Williams Yes Linda Mesagna No It was a 4-2 vote the motion passes ESTABLISH PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Any actions involving hiring, changes, dismissal of employees brought to the committee of the board for further approval. Committee to come up with a set of By-Laws and Mission Statement. On motion of Chris Salatino and seconded by Bob Roberts and unanimously adopted the board approved to establish a Human Resource Committee. On motion of Nancy Simbari, seconded by bob Roberts & Linda Mesagna the board approved to come up with By-Laws of the Committee and the Committee members to be Bob Roberts, Chairman of Committee with members of Nancy Simbari, Linda Mesagna and from MHA, Madeline Barlow EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS REPORT: Due to the lateness of the meeting the board wishes to forgo the regular presentation of the Executive Directors Report and will review the information given to them and contact the Executive Director if they have any questions. However a Budget Status was given to the members by Shelley Penge, Finance Administrator where she indicated that it was merely a draft and since she is in the middle of Fiscal Year End submission. She also indicated to the board that for 2012 we are expecting a 45% subsidy loss (approximately 1.2 million dollars). At this time Dr. Herbowy does not want to cut any programs for he has scheduled a meeting with Senator Schumer s next week when he is in Washington DC. Question were asked as to does MHA give RMV money and Shelley stated yes Program Income, Dr. Herbowy indicated that Program Income is to be used for Development and that the board has previously approve a Loan/Grant to RMV back in December John Furman stated that it is to be used as a cash flow system, just like a line of credit. John was asked what determines if it is a Loan or a Grant. John stated that if it is for Salaries it is a Loan, if it is expenses related to the sale of homes then it is a Grant. John was also asked if MHA is Funding RMV and he said no, it is providing working capital.

3 John also stated that RMV is to assist MHA in certain activities because MHA is not a 501 c 3. John also stated that in the absence of working capital from MHA, RMV would have to get a line of credit and interest charges are not an allowable expense. Chris Salatino asked who else RMV develops for other than MHA, and how much work does RMV doe for MHA and the city and other entities and would like to see this information for the past three (3) years. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions done separately. A. RESOLUTION On motion of Chris Salatino, seconded by Bob Roberts and unanimously adopted the board approved the Resolution to Purchase Properties from the City of Utica and the City of Utica Urban Renewal Agency pending the final approval be brought before the board prior to execution of documents WHEREAS: 1. The Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York and its nonprofit affiliate corporation, Rebuild Mohawk Valley, Inc., will be applying for construction and permanent financing to develop new housing and mixed use developments in the City of Utica; 2. As part of this initiative, the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Utica, New York desires to purchase the properties as per Exhibit A from the City of Utica and City of Utica Urban Renewal Agency; 3. Properties will be purchased for an amount not to exceed $750 per lot plus development, legal, recording, title insurance and other related fees; 4. Buildings shall be purchased at a price not to exceed the fair market value as determined by appraisals plus development, legal, recording, title insurance and other related fees; 5. Final purchase of the properties shall be subject to favorable environmental, title, and other due diligence reviews as well as receipt of project financing and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development approvals; 6. Additional lots may be purchased which are not included in Exhibit A if needed to ensure the development of the project. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that that the Board of Commissioners hereby approves the purchase of properties listed in Exhibit A from the City of Utica and the City of Utica Urban Renewal Agency and other parcels deemed to be necessary for development activities upon terms and conditions hereandbefore referenced; and IT IS FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the final purchase of the property will be subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners.

4 EXHIBIT A - PROPERTY LISTING STREET ADDRESS TAX # VACANT LOT OWNER- SHIP Leah St YES CITY Leah St YES CITY Leah St YES CITY Leah St YES CITY Leah St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Neilson St YES CITY Square St YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Brinckerhoff Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Seymour Ave YES CITY Howard Ave YES CITY Eagle St YES CITY Eagle St YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY

5 Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Dudley Ave YES CITY Genesee NO CITY Park NO CITY Capital NO CITY B. FOR ACTION: VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM AT CHANCELLOR APARTMENTS Resolution # B On motion of Chris Salatino and seconded by Marsha Baye and unanimously adopted the board approved to award the bid to install a wireless mesh video surveillance system at Chancellor Apartments to Cedar Path solution Group, Inc. for $67,520. OLD BUSINESS Nothing NEW BUSINESS The board was informed that MHA received a SEMAP (Section 8 Program) a score from HUD of 105%. Good Job!!!! DISCUSSION Discussion by the Commissioners took place. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was declared motion duly made by Chris Salatino and seconded by Linda Mesagna and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting. Taras J. Herbowy Executive Director