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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
February 26, 2009
PRESENT: Chairman Steve Ludovissie, Commissioners Jeff Kulaszewicz, Paul Caryotakis,
and David Miller
STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes and Office Support Representative
Chele Kovacevick
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ludovissie called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:05 P.M.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from January 22, 2009.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports.
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing reports.
MOTION by Chairman Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the consent
agenda.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Vicksburg Crossing. Marketing Report.
After reviewing the marketing report, Housing Program Manager Barnes said it is nice to see that
the Board's 2009 projections for the two properties were on track. All the one bedroom units are
leased with the marketing now focusing on the two bedroom units. There are still 13 units to be
rented. Commissioner Kulaszewicz said that the furnished model seems to have been a good
idea and has achieved results. Housing Program Manager Barnes remarked that the change of
staff at the site has also had a positive impact.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked what the procedure is for offering vacant affordable units to
waiting list persons. Housing Program Manager Barnes explained the procedure stating that we
start calling interested households that are at the top of the list and if they refuse we continue
down the list until we have someone how is ready to move in. If they decline, they remain on the
list until another unit opens up which they can either accept or decline.
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Commissioner Kulaszewicz is interested in the outcome of the two February marketing events
done for Valentine's Day. Chairman Ludovissie said that the results of recent tours may not
show up for three to four months down the road. He asked if 95% is the pro -forma for a break-
even. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded affirmatively. Housing Program Manager
Barnes also mentioned that the proposed change in tax status process is taking longer than
expected but is still moving forward. Commissioner Miller asked if we are marketing in
conjunction with realtors that may be offering a guaranteed sale program in order to sell the
house. Housing Program Manager Barnes said they are not currently marketing to this segment
of sellers, but he will discuss the idea with Grace Management.
B. Election of Chair, Vice -Chair and Secretary for 2009
Chairman Ludovissie asked if there were any volunteers or nominations for officers. There were
no volunteers. Housing Manager Barnes explained the job duties of the three positions.
Chairman Ludovissie stated that turnover in these positions are good for the Board as it adds new
blood and fresh perspectives. Commissioner Kulaszewicz offered to serve as the Chairman and
Commissioner Caryotakis offered to serve as the Vice -Chairman.
Chairman Ludovissie nominated Commissioner Kulaszewicz for Chairman, seconded by
Commissioner Caryotakis.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
Chairman Ludovissie nominated Commissioner Caryotakis for Vice -Chairman, seconded by
Commissioner Miller.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
Chairman Ludovissie nominated Commissioner Miller for Secretary, seconded by Commissioner
Caryotakis.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chairman Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, to adjourn.
Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.