1.8.2024 Housing Authority

Fall River Government TV Jan 9, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Housing Authority held a meeting on Monday, January 8th, at 4:40 p.m. The meeting began with the reading of the Open Meeting Law and a roll call, confirming the presence of all commissioners. Several routine items were approved unanimously, including the minutes from previous meetings, bills and communications, management reports, and financial reports. Executive Director McCoy provided an update, highlighting the timely submission of the HUD audit, plans to relocate management and clerical staff for better site familiarity, and an upcoming application for grants to hire Resident Service Coordinators. He also outlined 2024 goals, such as improving customer service and maintaining high occupancy rates. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Constable Service Contract. Patrick Duddy, President of Bristol County Civil Process, raised concerns about the lowest bidder, Steven P. Madus, alleging issues with workers' compensation, unregistered business invoicing (Minuteman Process Service), discrepancies in service invoices, and non-compliance with state law requiring payments to the city. Executive Director McCoy acknowledged some discrepancies and the workers' compensation issue, stating it could be resolved. After extensive discussion, the board voted unanimously to table the constable service contract to clarify the lowest bidder's compliance with workers' compensation, business entity registration, and payments to the city. The meeting concluded with the election of officers for 2024: Mary Sahar as Chair, David Underhill as Vice Chair, and Jason Burns as Treasurer, all elected unanimously.

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