Louisville Housing Authority Agenda and Packet 2011 06 28

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Louisville Housing Authority LOUISVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 31, 2011 8:00 am Lydia Morgan Apartments Louisville, CO 80027 To foster the availability of quality, affordable housing and related services for the residents of Louisville, using broad community resources. The Housing Authority of the City of Louisville will accomplish its mission through: community collaboration, effective services and programs, 'professional organization, efficient resource management, and the expansion offundiirgsources: Commissioners Present: Terri Abbott, Steve Underhill, Walt Oehlkers, Scott McKenzie, Joyce Brassem Commissioners Absent: Rob Kelly Staff Present:, Frank. Alexander, Director Housing and Human Services; Chuck Schloz, Housing Division Director; Vipheatra Dana, Housing Finance Manager; Sally Vigil, Property Management Supervisor; Paul Jannatpour, Administrative Supervisor; Karen Finch, Housing Maintenance Others: Diane Evans, Community Resource Coordinator, City of Louisville; Sheri Marsella, Louisville City Council Liaison; Marlene Thompson, Resident; Ruth Byers, Resident Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8 :03 a.m. Approval of the Agenda Scott motioned to approve the agenda. Walt seconded the motion, all in favor. The motion to approve the agenda passed unanimously Approval of the April ;26,;2011 Minutes Scott motioned to approve the minutes Teri seconded the:motion, all in favor: The motion to approve the April minutes passed unanimously: Matters from Members (Afire Public Marlene Thompson, a new resident at Lydia Morgan, introduced herself to the Board. She is very, happy here, with the one,. exception of the carpet in her unit. (108): She finds it very sticky and dangerous. She would like' the carpet replaced. Sally responded that this is the newer carpet that is being put in all units: Marlene's carpet was replaced before she moved in Chuck and Sally will look into this with Marlene. Ruth Byers, a 6 -year resident is concerned that we. have 6 people in their 90s. and,quite a few in their;80s and no real ''full =time managerial presence: She is wondering if there is an ordinance that would require more of a managerial presence. Management staff are generally only here on Tuesday, which is the same day, as the resource coordinator. Steve said that since we are not a licensed care facility we are not required to provide full -time care staff Frank agreed, and asked Ruth what we might be able to do to better serve her needs. He stated that we can try to arrange to have more staff here, but that it would be very difficult to provide full -time onsite staff without some sort of provision for such a position being made by the Board. Frank said that it is. our general philosophy to try and keep people living independently for as long as possible, but that we do try to partner with other organizations that may be able to provide support and care. Frank explained that an increased presence and more resources onsite could result in higher rent; Frank assured Ruth that we could have Kris Durso make sure to check in with any tenants for whom Ruth has concerns. Chuck mentioned that medical alert technologies are coming down in price. Frank said that more community activities and volunteer activities could be arranged onsite. Chuck discussed some internal notification procedures such as door -hangers. Chuck said that he and Sally had discussed this type of procedure at a resident meeting and that it had been voted down. Post Office Box 471 Boulder, Colorado 80306 (303) 441 -3929 TDD Colorado Relay 1- 800 659 -2656