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THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 20, 2006
10:00 A.M.
The Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia met in
Regular Meeting in Columbus, Georgia at the place, hour and date duly
established for the holding of such meeting.
Chairman Douglass called the meeting to order and on roll call the
following Commissioners answered present:
Franklin Douglass
Wade Tomlinson
Roxanna Campbell
Robert Doll
Ruhnell Bankston
The following Commissioners were absent.
Larry Cardin
Sharon Douglas
In attendance from the Housing Authority staff were J. Len Williams, Executive
Director; Alonzo Rivers, Director of Management; Carolyn LaValley, Director of
Housing and Occupancy; Jeff Morton, Director of Finance; Chris Butzon, Director
of Technical Services; Jim Cardin, Human Resources Manager; Amy Moore, Manager
of HOPE VI and Redevelopment Services; Carole Ravenhill, Executive Assistant.
Also present were Authority Attorneys W. M. Page and James C. Clark, Jr.;
Public Relations Consultant Ed Harbison.
INVOCATION:
Chairman Douglass asked that all present observe a moment of silence.
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INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
Chairman Douglass recognized Mr. Tom Rhodes of the architectural firm
of Bradfield, Richards, Rhodes and Associates and Mr. Jerry Cutrer of
Headlands Capital Corporation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 2006, upon motion made by
Commissioner Doll and seconded by Commissioner Tomlinson, were unanimously
approved.
CHARGE-OFF OF TENANT ACCOUNT BALANCES:
The following Resolution was introduced and duly considered:
RESOLUTION NO. 3002
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHARGE-OFF OF
TENANT ACCOUNT BALANCES TO COLLECTION LOSS FOR
THE AUTHORITY?S PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS
FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2006
(The original of this Resolution is filed in the Resolutions Binder.)
After discussion, upon motion made by Commissioner Tomlinson and
seconded by Commissioner Doll, the Resolution was adopted unanimously.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EXPANSION OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FACILITY:
Mr. Butzon stated that this expansion of the current facility will
provide a covered area for grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, as well
as afford the grounds personnel a small meeting/break room. He recommended
that the contract for this work be awarded to the low bidder, Weber
Construction, Inc.
Following discussion, upon motion made by Commissioner Campbell and
seconded by Commissioner Bankston, award of the contract for the expansion of
the grounds utility storage building to Weber Construction, Inc. was
unanimously approved.
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MASTER PLAN FOR WILSON HOMES:
Mr. Tom Rhodes of Bradfield, Richards, Rhodes & Associates, Inc. gave
an overview of the master plan for the renovation of Wilson Homes. The plan
includes modernization of unit interiors and enhancement of building exteriors,
as well as landscaping, playgrounds, fencing and other amenities. The
Commissioners complimented Mr. Rhodes on his well-done study and plan.
FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE ? MIDTOWN SQUARE BOND ISSUE:
Mr. Jerry Cutrer of Headlands Capital Corporation explained that his
corporation has been retained by Wachovia Affordable Housing CDC to coordinate
the restructuring of Georgia bond issues for housing developed by PRS
Companies. HACG was the Bond Issuer for one of these, Midtown Square. PRS has
encountered financial difficulty and Wachovia has agreed to assume the role of
general partner to handle debt restructuring. A memo detailing the financial
transaction was given to each Commissioner. Mr. Cutrer said that the
restructuring requires the Issuers to adopt Supplemental Indentures effective
July 1, 2006. A Resolution to accomplish this was previously supplied to the
Commissioners present for their review. Attorney Clark stated that he had
reviewed the Resolution to adopt the Supplemental Indenture and found it to be
acceptable.
The following Resolution was introduced and duly considered.
RESOLUTION NO. 3003
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
TO ENTER INTO FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURE ?
MIDTOWN SQUARE BOND ISSUE
(The original of this Resolution is filed in the Resolutions Binder.)
After discussion, upon motion made by Commissioner Doll and seconded by
Commissioner Tomlinson, the Resolution was adopted unanimously.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned.
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Franklin Douglass, Chairman
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J. Len Williams, Secretary-Treasurer
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