Public Notice

Jersey City Housing authority

rEGULAR board of commissioners meeting

November 17, 2008

Please note: the Jersey City housing authority board of commissioners meeting will be held on November 17, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the central office, third floor conference room, 400 u.s. highway #1 (marion gardens), jersey city, nj, to consider the following agenda items:

Agenda:

public/resident speakers:

there will be a twenty minute time frame for the public and/or residents who have submitted written requests expressing that they wish to speak during this time.

Item #1: resolution authorizing a closed caucus regarding personnel matters, litigation and grant strategy.

Item #2: resolution authorizing the acceptance of the minutes from the *June 4, 2008*, and October 1, 2008 board of commissioners Regular meetings and Closed Caucus and the minutes from the October 15, 2008, October 23, 2008 and October 27, 2008 Special board of commissioners meetings.

Item #3: resolution authorizing THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LIST FOR THE MONTHs OF *July* and November, 2008.

Item #4: *Nominations and election for Vice-Chairperson.

Item #5: *RESOLUTION Authorizing THE Jersey City Tenant Affairs Board in Cooperation with the Jersey City Housing Authority to enter into an Agreement with the City of Jersey City to Administer Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds to provide After School Programs.*

Item #6: *RESOLUTION Confirming THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM (SECTION 8) FAMILY SELF- SUFFICIENCY PROGRAM.*

Item #7: *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMING A JOINT VENTURE WITH PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPER(S) FOR THE A. HARRY MOORE (PHASES IV AND V) AND MONTGOMERY GARDENS REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS.*

ITEM #8: *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF BRIAN FREEMAN, LLC TO PROVIDE TENANCY LEGAL SERVICES.*

ITEM #9: *RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL TRAVEL BY JCHA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF TO ATTEND DESIGNATED TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES.*

Item #10: Resolution rESCINDING the resolution to amend the current Procurement Policy to enable the Board of Commissioners to evaluate, interview, score, rate and approve the appointment of all professional services contracts.

Item #11: Resolution Rescinding the Resolution Requiring all Personnel Actions to be approved by Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Jesey City Housing authority and Delegating Authority for all Personnel Matters to the Executive Director.

Item #12: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING the Designation of pENnROSE pROPERTIES, llc as the Development Team for the a. Harry Moore (Phase III and IV) Revitalization Program.

Item #13: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE NEW FY2009 “FAIR MARKET RENTS” AND REVISING THE PAYMENT STANDARDS (MAXIMUM RENT LIMITS) FOR THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) PROGRAM.

Item #14: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REVISIONS TO THE UTILITY ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE FOR TENANT PAID UTILITIES FOR THE JCHA SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM and Public Housing.

Item #15: Resolution Authorizing Award Of A Contract To Globe Construction, Inc. For Rehabilitation of 52 New Heckman Drive At The New Curries Woods.

Item #16: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE PROJECT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE VOUCHERS UNDER THE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) PROGRAM TO START EASY EAGLE DEVELOPMENT, CORP. (SEED CORP.) AND JERSEY CITY EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION/ MID CITY.

Item #17: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DENNISON ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE JCHA PUBLIC HOUSING AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (SECTION 8) PROGRAMS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

Item #18: Resolution Authorizing Award of a Contract to rOGUT MCcARTHY, LLC for Legal Services: General Counsel.

Item #19: Resolution Authorizing Award Of A Contract to VMG Group For Roof Replacement at Berry Gardens.

Item #20: Resolution Authorizing Award Of An A/E Contract Aparri & Associates For Design Of Apartment Window Replacement At Marion Gardens And Booker T. Washington Apartments.

Item #21: Resolution Authorizing Award Of An A/E Contract to LS Engineering Associates Corporation For Design Of Minor Building Restoration At Thomas J. Stewart Apartments.

Item #22: Resolution Authorizing Award Of A Contract to S.A. Comunale Company, Inc. For Fire Protection System Inspection, Maintenance And Repair Service At Various JCHA Housing Developments.

Item #23: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AWARD OF EMERGENCY CONTRACT TO B&B EXCAVATING FOR THE REPAIRS AT CURRIES WOODS AND MARION GARDENS IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,825.00.

Item #24: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE term option clause to award a CONTRACT TO B & B EXCAVATIng for Equipment rental and services for excavation, backfilling, filling and grading, all JCHA Developments.

*: Note: Resolutions being re-presented for Board approval.

Matters of information:

1. Correspondence

2. Newspaper Articles and Housing News Highlights

3. legislative updates: public and assisted housing

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any member of the public who wishes to speak at the board meeting is required to submit a written request to the jcha 48 hours prior to the board meeting.