PORTSMOUTH HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ANNUAL MEETING
Minutes

245 MIDDLE STREET
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
MAY 8, 2002
4:20 P.M.

The Board of Commissioners of the Portsmouth Housing Authority met in Annual Session on May 8, 2002 at 4:20 P.M., 245 Middle Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

The Chairman called the Meeting to order and upon roll call those present and absent were as follows:

PRESENT
Chairman Giambalvo
Commissioner Griffin
Commissioner Freedman
Commissioner Leith
Commissioner Pappas
Commissioner Charest

ABSENT- NONE

Others in attendance included: Timothy J. Connors, Richard G. Gray, T. Dean (Skip) Cole, Judith P. Bunnell, Debra E. Crapo, Linda A. Smart, Carol A. Murphy, George Robinson, and Rhonda L. Schwarz.

Commissioner Freedman made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting, April 10, 2002, as written. Commissioner Leith seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

There was no Report of the Contracting Officer for presentation at this time.

There was no Travel Request for presentation at this time. Mr. Connors advised the Commissioners that Colleen Furlong, RN, Portsmouth Regional Health Support Associates (PRHSA), has submitted letter of resignation to the Director, PRHSA, effective June 30, 2002. Contract between the Housing Authority and PRHSA expires about the same time, noted Mr. Connors, and it would be beneficial for the Housing Authority to consider hiring Ms. Furlong on a part-time basis to continue services we provide to our senior residents through PRHSA.

Commissioner Freedman made a motion of authorization for the Executive Director to explore the aforementioned idea for the hire of Colleen Furlong, RN, on a part-time basis. Commissioner Pappas seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

Richard G. Gray, Comptroller, reviewed with the Commissioners the Financial Reports, three months ended March 31, 2002, the Locally Owned Housing, Section 8 Existing Housing, and Managed Properties, Statements of Operation for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, nine months ended March 31, 2002, Adult Day Care and Transportation, six months ended March 31, 2002. Mr. Gray advised that overall, said Statements of Operation are in good shape with one line item warranting comment, approval has not been received from the Federal Government for the Operating Subsidy, Locally Owned Housing.

The Financial Statements were accepted as written and presented in a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Leith and all voting in favor.

Following a brief discussion, the Report of the Executive Director was accepted as written in a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Pappas and all voting in favor.

The Report of the Marketing and Leasing Department Manager was accepted as written in a motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Leith and all voting in favor.

Commissioner Freedman made a motion to accept the Report of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program as written, Commissioner Leith seconded the motion and all voted in favor.

Judith P. Bunnell, Director, Community Services Program, apprised the Commissioners regarding the greater-than-expected response to the Annual Champagne Drawing planned for May 17, 2002.

Commissioner Freedman made a motion to accept the Report of the Community Services Program as written, with Commissioner Charest seconding the motion and all voting in favor.

Following distribution of the Report of the Nutrition Program and an abbreviated review of same, the Report of the Nutrition Program was accepted as written in a motion by Commissioner Leith, seconded by Commissioner Leith and all voted in favor.

Richard G. Gray, Comptroller, reviewed with the Commissioners the Accounts Receivable month ended April 30, 2002, Gosling Meadows and Wamesit Place Housing Developments.

The Reports of the Accounts Receivable, month ended April 30, 2002, Gosling Meadows and Wamesit Place Housing Developments, were accepted as written in a

motion by Commissioner Freedman, seconded by Commissioner Leith and all voted in favor.

Chairman Giambalvo advised the Commissioners on the reappointment of John F. Leith to the Board of Commissioners. The Chairman then expressed his gratitude to the Board and Staff of the Portsmouth Housing Authority for their dedication and support throughout the years stating that he did not wish to be considered for Chairman or any of the elected positions.

Discussion ensued regarding the aforementioned announcement by Chairman Giambalvo and the Election of Officers. In a motion by Commissioner Pappas, seconded by Commissioner Leith and all voting in favor, the following Officers of the Board of Commissioners were nominated and elected:

CHAIR RUTH L. GRIFFIN
VICE CHAIR ANITA N. FREEDMAN
TREASURER JOHN F. LEITH
ASSISTANT TREASURER ALBERT CHAREST
COMMISSIONER SAVERIO M. GIAMBALVO
COMMISSIONER REV. ANGELO PAPPAS

There being no further business proper to come before the Board of Commissioners, a motion was made and duly seconded to adjourn the Meeting at 4:48 P.M. for attendance at the Annual Dinner at the Metro Restaurant. Joining the Commissioners and four staff members were invited guests Mayor Evelyn Sirrell, Alex Hanson, Assistant Mayor, John P. Bohenko, City Manager, Attorney Gerald F. Giles, William Shanahan, Chief Financial Officer, New Hampshire and Maine Housing Investment Fund, and George Robinson, Director of Administration, Portsmouth Housing Authority, effective May 28, 2002.