06-24-2015 HAMC BOARD MEETING MINUTES.PDF

Board of
Commissioners
Denny Barney
Andrew Kunasek
Steve Chucri
Clint L. Hickman
Steve Gallardo
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA COUNTY
FORMAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
9:00 a.m.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium
205 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ. 85003
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County convened in Formal Session at 9:00 AM
on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 205 W. Jefferson, Phoenix,
Arizona with the following members present: Denny Barney, District 1; Steve Chucri, Chairman, District 2; Andrew
Kunasek, District 3; Clint Hickman, Vice Chairman, District 4; Steve Gallardo, District 5. Also present: Tom Manos,
County Manager; Michelle Wood, Legal Counsel; and Jazminda Ryan, HAMC Management Analyst.
BOARD ACTION:
H-1. RESOLUTION 15-010 PUBLIC HOUSING RENT COLLECTION POLICY
Adopt Resolution 15-010 and approve the Public Housing Rent Collection Policy. This policy sets forth the
procedures established by the HAMC applicable to the collection of all rent as well as the procedures to be
utilized in collecting delinquent accounts for the public housing units owned by the HAMC. This policy is
effective upon Board approval. This item has no financial impact. This policy applies to all Public Housing
residents. This policy addresses the manner in which residents must pay their monthly rent and the
consequences of late payment or non-payment of rent. This policy is consistent with the laws of the State
of Arizona, HUD regulation 24 CFR 966.4-Lease Requirements, and the HAMC’s dwelling lease. (C-66-15-
022-M-00)
H-2. RESOLUTION 15-013 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA COUNTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
APPIONTMENTS
Adopt Resolution No. 15-013 and appoint the following individuals to the Housing Authority of Maricopa
County Advisory Committee for a one year term expiring on June 30, 2016:
Marcus Ridgway, appointed by Commissioner Steve Chucri, District 2
Lillian Mickey Lund, appointed by Commissioner Clint Hickman, District 4
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Adopt Resolution No. 15-013 and appoint the following individuals to the Housing Authority of Maricopa
County Advisory Committee for two year terms expiring on June 30, 2017:
Kathy Di Nolfi, appointed by Commissioner Denny Barney, District 1
Jake Hinman, appointed by Commissioner Andrew Kunasek, District 3
Gina Ramos Montes, appointed by Commissioner Steve Gallardo, District 5
Amy Schwabenlender, appointed by County Manager
Rachel Springer, resident board member, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Amy Jacobson, Assistant Director, Community Development, Maricopa County Human Services, appointed
by County Manager (non-voting member). (C-66-15-025-M-00)
H-3. RESOLUTION 15-014 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS RENEWAL FOR PLAN YEAR 2016
Adopt Resolution 15-014 and approve the Housing Authority of Maricopa County’s Benefit Package for
Fiscal Year 2016 (July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016) presented by Wells Fargo, and authorize the Executive
Director to execute related contracts. The current employee benefits coverage is set to expire on June 30,
2015. The packages presented by United HealthCare, Assurant, EyeMed, the Standard and MHN best meet
the needs of HAMC. (C-66-15-021-M-00)
H-4. RESOLUTION 15-015 PUBLIC HOUSING WRITE-OFF OF VACATED ACCOUNTS
Adopt Resolution No. 15-015 and approve the write off of $20,949.70 in Uncollectible Tenant
Accounts Receivable for the period ending June 30, 2015. This action is effective upon Board
approval. The uncollectable vacated tenant accounts must be written off for annual fiscal year
accounting. The write offs are a part of the tenant account scoring threshold by HUD. The goal is to
keep no more than 1.5% of billed tenant charges on the account receivable for a full value score of
5 points on the Management Assessment System. The vacated tenants after attempt to locate for
payment are requested for approval to remove. (C-66-15-023-M-00)
H-5. RESOLUTION 15-016 HOUSING AUTHORITY OF MARICOPA COUNTY 2016 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
Adopt Resolution 15-016 and approve the Housing Authority of Maricopa County’s 2016 Fiscal Year
Operating Budget subject to revision by HUD. The Operating Budget will be in effect from July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2016. The proposed expenditures are necessary in the efficient and economical operation
of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County for the purpose of serving low-income families. The budget
includes a source of funding adequate to cover all proposed expenditures. The U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) requires the Housing Authority submit the budget to the HUD Field Office
for review and HUD Form 52574 must be signed by the Housing Authority Board Chairman, and submitted
with the budget to HUD. (C-66-15-024-M-00)
Motion to approve Items H-1 through H-5 by Commissioner Gallardo, seconded by Commissioner
Hickman
Ayes: Chucri, Hickman, Barney, Kunasek, Gallardo
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned.
Chairman of the Board

ATTEST
Gloria Munoz, Clerk of the Board