AHA Board Meeting – October Agenda
AGENDA
ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2013 at 2:30 P.M.
200 South Pearl Street
1. Roll Call.
2. Community Forum
3. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held September 9th, 2013
4. Action Calendar
10-13-44 Authorization to submit an application to the U.S. Dept. Of Housing and Urban Renewal for permission to demolish buildings #10 and #11at the Low-Rise Portion of Ida Yarbrough Homes and to execute and deliver all documents and agreements necessary to support such application. Buildings #10 and #11 are currently vacant and were included in Resolution 01-13-03, which authorized the demolition of up to ninety-two (92) public housing units at the low-rise portion of Ida Yarbrough Homes. (Ratified)
10-13-45 Approval to enter into a contract for Architectural and Engineering Services for Ida Yarbrough Homes Rehabilitation, Phase I with Dave Sadowsky, Architect P.C., the firm that submitted the proposal found to be most advantageous to the Authority, for an amount not to exceed $99,850. Proposals were also submitted by SYVERTSEN RIGOSU Architects PLLC, ICON Architecture, and Harris A. Sanders, Architects, P.C. (Ratified)
10-13-46 Approval to award Capital Woods Contract 001-2013-14 Deep energy Retrofit and Exterior Siding Contract to the low bidder, Bennett Contracting in the amount of $46,700.00 with the AHA contribution to this amount to be $32,500.00. (Ratified)
2nd bidder, Hoosick Valley Contracting -74,800
3rd Bidder, Mid State $90,983
10-13-47 Authorization, contingent on availability of RHF Funds, to award Contract # 04-2013-8D, Interior Renovations at 34 Morton Ave., to the low bidder, A.J Arpey Inc., 112 Colombia Ave. Ballston Spa, NY 12020 in the amount of $162,900.
Second low bidder – AOW Associates $164,000
Third low bidder – Bunkoff General Contractors $184,000
Fourth – Hoosick Valley Contractors $213,600
Fifth – Wainschaf Associates $235,000
Sixth – Bennett Contracting, Inc. $236,400
10-13-48 Authorization, contingent upon availability of RHF Funds, to enter into a contract for the renovation of 84 Morton Ave with the low bidder, AOW Associates 30 Essex Street, Albany, NY, Addendum #1 for a Guaranteed Maximum Price not to exceed $354,000.
Second Bidder Bishop Beaudry
Third Bidder Sano Rubin
10-13-49 Authorization, contingent upon availability of RHF Funds, to award Contract # 04-2013-8a, Roofing, Masonry Repair and Repointing at 34 Morton Ave. to the low bidder (bids to be received October 21)
5. Reports of Committees
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business:
8. Bills and Communications
9. Report of the Executive Secretary
A. Monthly Management Report
B. Monthly Financial Report (Deputy Director)
C. Items for Advisement and Discussion
- Bank Balance as of 10/17/13
10. Adjournment –
NEXT MEETING:
Monday, November 11th 2013 @ 2:30 p.m.
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202
Albany Organizations Clean Up West Hill
Early results are showing from the efforts of a recently convened group of stakeholders calling themselves the Lexington Neighborhood Workgroup. The group is comprised of stakeholders interested in making a positive difference in the appearance of their neighborhood while longer term projects are being planned to improve the quality of life for the Lexington Avenue area of West Hill. Albany Community Action Partnership and Christian Memorial Church of God in Christ led the effort to beautify vacant lots at the corner of Second Street and Lexington Avenue, turning the eyesore into a community park until a new Head Start center can be built several years from now. Other members of the Workgroup include Historic Albany Foundation, Catholic Charities, Central Avenue BID, Arbor Hill Development Corporation and the City of Albany. In convening the group, the Albany Housing Authority drew upon its experience in neighborhood revitalization and produced a planning document based on close observation of existing conditions and the recommendations of the Workgroup.
Lexington Neighborhood Workgroup featured in the Times Union
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Sharing the Journey – One Woman’s Experience With Breast Cancer
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Laundromat Now Open at Robert Whalen!
On behalf of the Albany Housing Authority and Robert Whalen Homes, I am proud and excited to announce the opening of the laundry room at the Robert Whalen Homes. There was an operating laundry room in this development previously and we are happy to have it open again.
After several requests from our residents, the process of reopening the laundry room began. The residents voiced that there was a need for a laundry area in this development because there was a lack of laundry facilities in the community. We hope that this laundry space will improve the quality of life for you, our residents.
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PHADA Scholarship Program
In order to encourage academic excellence and community responsibility among high school students, PHADA has implemented a scholarship program for graduating seniors who are preparing to enter college. PHADA will award three (3) scholarships to deserving youth currently residing in a PHADA member agency.
Meet the Tenant Commissioner Candidates Event Location Changed!
NOTICE
CHANGE OF LOCATION
FOR
OCTOBER 2
TENANT COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES EVENT
THE LOCATION FOR
MEET THE TENANT COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES EVENT
HAS BEEN CHANGED!
IT WILL BE HELD AT
EVERLY CROMWELL COMMUNITY CENTER
260 NORTH PEARL STREET ALBANY
ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
AT 7PM
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Ida Yarbrough Homes Demolition Application
The Ida Yarbrough Homes Demolition Application is now available!
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Academy Lofts
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- New trim and cabinetry bring back the historic character.
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- New trim and cabinetry bring back the historic character.
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- The steel goes up in the creative enterprise and arts center!
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- Exterior details are refurbished, giving the old school building a fresh look.
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- Exterior details are refurbished, giving the old school building a fresh look.
Artist are anxiously awaiting the completion of Academy Lofts! Recent photos show the beautiful wood trim and kitchen cabinetry that are being installed in each of the 22 loft-style apartments and are meant to invoke the historic character of the former school building. At the same time steel is being erected, giving shape to the mezzanine level of the 15,000 square foot creative enterprise incubator and arts center. The Albany Barn continues to accept applications for apartments and work studio space expected to be completed near the end of the year.
Westview Springs into Fall!
Westview Homes is getting into the swing of Fall!
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Capital South Campus Center Report
Last activities reported 7/18/13
- Piles and concrete pile caps complete, gravel placement to bottom of grade beam elevation in progress
Work Completed 7/18/13 through 8/19/13
- Concrete grade beam are 100% complete
- Perimeter foundation walls are complete and waterproofing membrane applied
- Leveling plates for steel columns are placed
- Compacted fill between grade beams is complete
Youth Build
- Youth build program continued on a weekly basis on site and classroom. Included was a short classroom session by Omni Development on construction management.
- A field trip to Reo Welding was conducted on August 13th. Students observed project steel fabrication and the use of computer aided fabrication machinery. Bob Reo explained and demonstrated the process from drawings to finish fabricated steel.
- Future field trips are scheduled for a testing lab, concrete batch plant and steel reinforcing fabrication shop.
Short term schedule
- Foundations and partial backfill is complete and ready for steel erection
- Steel fabrication is scheduled to start Wed Aug 21st and weather permitting, complete in 1 week.
- As soon as sufficient steel is erected to support foundation walls, exterior fill operations will continue.
Final Completion
- On track for June 13, 2014
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AHA and Omni Featured in Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits
The South End Phase III Project, AHA and Omni have been featured in the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits:
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Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
AGENDA
ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M.
200 South Pearl Street
1. Roll Call.
2. Community Forum
3. Action Calendar
08-13-35 Approval, subject to negotiation of terms satisfactory to the Executive Director & approval by General Counsel, to enter into a Joint Venture Agreement with WinnDevelopment Company Limited Partnership to facilitate the acquisition, design, financing, renovation, and ownership of Livingston Apartments in which Albany Housing Authority or an affiliate would act as Managing General Partner & perform certain services, but assume no financial risk, in exchange for a fee of not less than $50,000.
08-13-36 Approval to enter into a Construction Management Agreement for the rehabilitation of 84 Morton Avenue for an amount not to exceed $50,000 with the contractor who submits the proposal found to be most advantageous to the Authority. Requests for Proposals were sent to Sano-Rubin Construction Co. Inc., Bishop Beaudry Construction, Inc. and AOW Associates, Inc. with responses due August 9.
08-13-38 Approval to enter into a contract for Developer Consultant Services for Ida Yarbrough Homes Rehabilitation, Phase I with Calogero Partners, LLC, the consultant who submitted the proposal found to be most advantageous to the Authority, for an amount not to exceed $60,000. Proposals were also submitted by Recap Real Estate Advisors and KLR Consulting, LLC
08-13-39 Authorization for the Executive Director to submit a Section 211 Waiver request to the New York State Civil Service Commission on behalf of Jay Cunningham.
5. Reports of Committees
6. Unfinished Business
7. New Business:
8. Bills and Communications
9. Report of the Executive Secretary
A. Monthly Management Report
B. Monthly Financial Report (Deputy Director)
C. Items for Advisement and Discussion
Bank Balance as of:
10. Adjournment –
NEXT MEETING:
Monday, September 9, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m.
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York 12202
Tenant Commissioner Election
ATTENTION:
Tenant Commissioner Election
ALL RESIDENTS OF THE ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SECTION 8 WHO ARE INTERESTED IN SERVING AS A TENANT COMMISSIONER
- The Public Housing Law requires the election of two tenant commissioners to the Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. You have the opportunity to elect a representative at the election to be held on October 22, 2013. The election will be by mail, and ballots must be postmarked by October 21, 2013.
- One Tenant Commissioner will be elected to represent the Family Tenants of the Albany Housing Authority and Section 8 and one tenant will be elected to represent the Senior Tenants of the Albany Housing Authority and Section 8.
Obligations of the Tenant Commissioner
| Candidate Qualifications: |
- Must be 18 years of age or older by election day (October 22, 2013).
- Must be a resident of the Albany Housing Authority or Section 8 (in good standing) for a minimum of 60 days prior to election day.
Responsibilities of the Board:
- Members of the Housing Authority Board approve all budgets and contracts. They are entrusted with custody of assets representing millions of dollars of public funds as well as administrative control of annual expenditures of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Members see that the annual operating expenditures are wisely and economically spent. Primary responsibility of the Board is to act on all policy matters.
Term of Office:
Terms Of Meetings:
- 2 years, from November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2015
- There are 12 required meetings per year.
- Meetings are usually held the second Monday of every month.
- Meetings start at 2:00 PM and last 2 hours.
Salary:
- Tenant Commissioner shall receive a salary of $2,000.00 per year, pro rated at $166.66/month. This stipend shall not be considered as additional income for rent purposes and shall not affect his/her eligibility for membership in the Authority or for continued occupancy
How to become a Candidate:
- Candidates must file a petition signed by at least 50 residents from the Housing Authority and Section 8 who are eligible voters.
- Candidates must file a statement of intent which must:
- indicate that the candidate will serve if elected;
- state intention to represent either the Family or Senior Tenants;
- describe experience which makes them a good commissioner;
- list three ways they propose to make AHA a better place to live; and
- include their name, address and telephone number.
- Candidates must submit the signed petitions and their statement of intent with any development manager or to the Main Office Reception Desk no later than 4:00 PM on September 13, 2013.
MORE INFORMATION ON BACK, PLEASE READ BOTH SIDES
TENANT COMMISSIONER
ELECTION
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Petitions available from development offices August 15, 2013
List of eligible voters posted at development offices
By-laws governing elections will be posted at offices
Petitions and Candidate statements due in hand to any September 13, 2013
Manager by 4pm or at Main Office Reception Desk
Mandatory Candidate meeting with September (17 or 18), 2013
League of Women Voters of Albany County
Voting will be done by mail
Ballots mailed to all eligible voters by September 27, 2013
Sample ballots posted in development offices
Candidate Event:
Main Office 7:00PM October 2, 2013
200 South Pearl St., Albany NY
All marked ballots must be postmarked by October 21, 2013
Ballots will be opened, counted and results announced October 22, 2013
at the Everly Cromwell Community Center
260 N. Pearl Street, Albany, NY
starting at 4:00 PM
The winning candidate will take office November 1, 2013
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South End Phase III In Development!
Celebrating Phase 3 of the continuing, expanding revitalization of Albany’s South End, 56 affordable housing units in eight buildings, to help meet high demand, and a 1,000 square foot commercial laundromat, as a necessary neighborhood amenity. All new construction, All Energy Star homes, 25 one-bedroom units, 25 two-bedroom units, Six three-bedroom units, $9.6 million construction cost of Phase 3.
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