Hackensack Housing Authority

The agenda for the meeting includes the payment of claims for the month and a presentation of the Executive Director's management report. Additionally, the meeting will cover unfinished and old business, new business items, and provide an opportunity for citizens to share remarks.

The board authorized the rejection of elevator renovation bids due to delivery issues and committed to readvertising for the project. Discussions were held regarding a potential affordable housing project involving the acquisition of property to be developed as rental units. Updates were provided on COVID-19 related operations, including testing availability for residents, health and safety measures for office and maintenance staff, ongoing building cleaning and sanitization protocols, and the management of HUD funding under the Cares Act.

The board meeting focused on the authority's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including cleaning and sanitization protocols, safety policies for maintenance staff entering apartments, and managing virus-related concerns in housing units. Additionally, the board discussed the transition to receiving rent payments via a secure, monitored mailbox, the status of outstanding requests for proposals, and the operational adjustment of holding meetings via telephone conference.

The board authorized attendance at annual trade association conferences, passed resolutions for criminal and civil indemnification for commissioners, and approved a cash management plan. Key discussions included the maintenance and proposed upgrades for elevators at specific properties requiring a public bidding process with architectural and engineering services. The executive director reported on new revenue opportunities through cellular antenna installations on authority-owned buildings and noted progress on mortgage principal reduction. Additionally, the board addressed resident concerns regarding unauthorized individuals in building common areas and reviewed property occupancy levels.

The agenda includes the renewal of the Executive Director's contract, the presentation of the 2026 Executive Director evaluation, and the review of the Executive Director's report. Additionally, the meeting covers the payment of claims for the month and provides an opportunity for citizen remarks.