2.8.21 Fall River Housing Authority

The Fall River Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting remotely on February 8, 2021. Following roll call and public input praising recent snow removal efforts, the Board approved minutes from the January 2021 annual meeting, financial vouchers, routine management reports, and quarterly financial statements. Director of Finance Melissa Mello presented the authority's financial condition, noting that programs were running operating surpluses with the exception of the 689 program, which experienced higher maintenance costs, and confirmed that COVID-19 expenses were being tracked for CARES Act reimbursements.

Executive Director Timothy Barrow provided updates regarding a $142,000 Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) grant renewal, potential HUD technical assistance for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program, upcoming supervisory training, and authority-wide COVID-19 developments. He announced an upcoming vaccination clinic on February 11, 2021, partnering with HealthFirst Community Center and hosted at Our Lady of Light Band banquet facility, which registered 150 elderly residents aged 75 and older.

The Board addressed numerous procurement, modernization, and personnel matters. Commissioners approved a 179-day no-cost change order extension, certificate of completion for Bates Towers exterior repairs, multiple bid advertisements for modernization and safety projects, and a three-year integrated pest management contract awarded to A&D Professional Pest Control for $355,680. Additionally, the Board ratified COVID-19 emergency security guard coverage with Best Security, approved waste container services with Republic Services, authorized bid advertisement for a John Deere snow removal tractor, and ratified various appointments and job postings.

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