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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Housing Advisory Commission - Meeting Date: 4/25/1994 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE (1 ) HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA HELD MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1994 AT 5:30 P.M. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. by Chairperson Horton. All members of the Commission were present. Reading of the Minutes Motion- by Hurley, seconded by Helka, that reading of the minutes be dispensed with since each commissioner had received a copy before the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HOUSING. DRUG ELIMINATION GRANT PROGRAM Staff submitted information on the progress of the drug elimination program which was begun in the public housing sites in 1990 with a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) . Because of the success of the program, a second grant was approved in 1992 to expand the program to improve the quality of life of the children. Funding included salary and fringe benefits for a police officer. The Mayor and Council have agreed to continue funding for the Drug Grant Officer's position. This item was for information only and no action was required. CIAP MODERNIZATION A request for proposals was advertised with a bid opening date of April 18, 1994; however, HUD issued a wage determination to be effective March 11, 1994. Since this would severely impact the bids, all interested parties were contacted and informed that the invitation for bids had been suspended.. When the revised wage decision is received, all bidders will be informed that the project is ready to bid. This was an information item which did not require commission action. INCOME ISSUES RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS Staff presented a memorandum giving an overview of the issues of ceiling rents and income calculations , for residents of public housing. In some cases, by seeking employment residents may experience a reduction in their disposable income. Several reforms have been suggested and are presented in the pamphlet RENT REFORM printed by the Public Housing Authorities Directors Association and the Georgia Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities, Inc. This was an information item only. 1 EXPENDITURE/REVENUE REPORT The revenue and expenditure report were submitted for review. A (SECFARY/HSGADVIS.COM/HAC494.MTO) M budget revision was completed on April 25, 1994 'for equipment � .' expenses and salaries. This items was for information only. MONTHLY ACTIVITY. REPORT The monthly activity report was submitted for commission review. No action was required. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Hurley, seconded by Tomlin, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Chairperson V ATTEST: Secretary (SECTARY/HSOADVIS.COM/HAC494.MTG)