Bernice Baran

The board reviewed and approved various annual operating budgets for state-aided housing programs, including elderly, family, and handicapped housing, to be submitted to the Executive Office of Communities and Development. The board approved bonus payments for administrative staff and reviewed the Management Checklist for regulatory compliance. Additional actions included the approval of a revised 707 ACC, the resubmission of a Section 8 application, the authorization of a special pet waiver for a resident based on medical necessity, and the appointment of representatives to a strategic grant task force. Furthermore, the board formally adopted the pet policy for elderly housing as established by the EOCD.

The board meetings covered several key items, including updates on the Executive Director's involvement with the Health Education Advisory Council, discussions regarding Parker Village Condominiums, and the consideration of purchasing the film Defending Our Lives. The board reviewed position papers for housing programs and discussed upcoming meetings with the United Way. New and old business included the renewal of a legal service contract, the awarding of a septic service contract, the approval of a revised Section 8 Administrative Plan, and the approval of the 1994 Section 8 Utility schedule. Additionally, the Annual Meeting included the presentation of the 1993 Annual Report and the election of a new slate of officers for the board.

The board reviewed updates regarding the 667-2/705-1 Grant, including architect bid timelines and contract agreements. Key actions included the approval of purchasing thermostats for Windsor Green, addressing a tenant's back rent delinquency, and discussing the designer selection process for an investigative study. The board also reviewed financing regulations for multi-family housing, decided against acquiring a town-owned property due to cost concerns, and appointed a firm to conduct the Section 8 audit. Additionally, the board discussed maintenance and staffing concerns for the Eliot House and deferred the implementation of a formal no-parking policy for the emergency fire lane.

The board convened to discuss matters pertaining to land acquisition, which necessitated moving into an executive session. Following the conclusion of the executive session, the meeting was formally adjourned without reconvening into a public session.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the approval of a contract with the Acton Visiting Nurses for medical services, personnel practice updates, and the adoption of sections of the Massachusetts General Laws for employee retirement benefits. A committee was established to manage funding applications, and concerns regarding additional housing committees were addressed. The board authorized a quota for handicapped applicants at Windsor Green and initiated efforts to return erroneous charges to tenants. Detailed planning for the Open House and dedication ceremonies was reviewed, covering catering, entertainment, and official invitations. The architect's report addressed construction completion, landscaping agreements, escrow accounts, change orders, and parking capacity issues, as well as the implementation of audio-visual alarms for handicapped units.