Housing Authority City of Linden

The board meeting focused on the approval of payments for bills and the awarding of a management consultant contract to Belcon NJ LLC, with a budget not to exceed $30,000.

The Board approved the finance report regarding the payment of June bills and conducted an executive session. Resolutions were passed to appoint a Qualified Purchasing Agent and a fee accountant, to establish a not-for-profit organization for accepting donations, and to authorize attendance at a training conference in Atlantic City.

The board approved the 2025-2026 annual budget and the 5-year Annual Plan, including a resolution to schedule a tenant roundtable to discuss the plan. Key operational actions included the approval of the June bill list, the removal of a specific individual from bank accounts, the transition of bank accounts to a new institution, and an amendment to a consulting contract with Loomis Consulting LLC. Furthermore, the board accepted the termination of a contract with Sunbelt Industries Inc. and approved changes regarding full-time hours for the State Health Benefit Program.

The board conducted several key actions, including the appointment of a new chair and the authorization of bill payments. The board moved into executive session for discussion before returning to regular session. Further actions included accepting the amended 2026 annual budget, terminating an extermination contract, and appointing authorized signers for the housing authority.

The board discussed and authorized several resolutions, including the payment of bills, the appointment of General Counsel, and the retention of special legal counsel. Multiple job descriptions were revised and approved, specifically for positions including property manager, Section 8 tenant supervisor, landlord supervisor, boiler man, maintenance exterminator, plumber, and an assistant to the Executive Director. The board also authorized the termination of an extermination contract, the hiring of volunteers for administrative support, and the employment of part-time high school or college students for maintenance, administration, and housekeeping roles. Additionally, the board approved a tenant to assist with housekeeping.