Long Branch Housing Authority

The agenda focuses on the approval of various financial and administrative matters, including the authorization of bills, expenditures, and training/travel for commissioners and staff. Policy updates involve the amendment of the Unified Conflicts of Interest and Fraternization Policy. The board will review proposals for sponsorships of local community awards dinners and the awarding of several service contracts, including roofing repairs, general legal services, cycle painting, vacant unit turnover services, and general contractor services. Additionally, the agenda includes authorization for a closed session.

The board conducted an election for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2025-2026 term. The Executive Director provided updates on agency and redevelopment activities. Resolutions were passed to approve the list of bills, authorize the qualification of a pool of contractors and award contracts for general contractor services for both public housing and tax credit sites, approve a contract for hosted Voice Over IP telephone services, and authorize a sponsorship for a community Juneteenth celebration. Additionally, the board authorized a closed session for discussion.

The board meeting agenda includes an Executive Director's report and the authorization of various financial actions, including the approval of the bill list for July 2025. Key items involve authorizing travel and training for commissioners and staff, increasing the contract amount for landscaping services, and approving the second-year renewal for carpet and flooring installation. Additionally, the board will address the cancellation of multiple as-needed general contractor service contracts for public housing and low-income tax credit sites due to wage compliance and bonding concerns. The board is also scheduled to consider the submission of the Section 8 Management Program (SEMAP) Certification and amendments to the HUD Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan.

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the Executive Director's report and approved several resolutions. These included authorization for the list of bills for July 2024, approval for staff and commissioner travel and training in September 2024, and the appointment of a new Fund Commissioner to the Joint Insurance Fund. The Board also approved various contracts for annual elevator maintenance, and on-call services for tile repair, drywall repair, HVAC repair, boiler repair, roofing repairs, and carpet and flooring supply and installation. Additionally, an amendment to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan was approved.

The board received agency and redevelopment updates from the Executive Director. Financial actions included the approval of the list of bills for June 2025, authorization of an increase to the bid threshold, and approval of an increase for a general legal services contract. The board approved training and travel accommodations for August 2025 and issued a proclamation establishing a day in honor of Mr. Avery Wendell Grant. Additionally, the board authorized contracts for A&E professional services regarding roof replacement and physical needs assessments, qualified pools of contractors for vacant unit turnovers, and approved a donation to the local fire department's annual fundraiser.