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MINUTES - April 13, 2022

MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022 @ 6:30PM

 

The Township of Monroe Affordable Housing Board met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen with a Salute to the Flag.
Chairwoman Miriam Cohen requested the Board Attorney to read the following SUNSHINE LAW:
In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:
1. Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
2. Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
3. Printed in the Home News Tribune on December 30, 2021; and
4. Posted on the Monroe Township website

UPON ROLL CALL by the Board Secretary Alicia Gonzalez, the following members of the Board were present: Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Board Member Hemant Patel, , Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi
ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Board Planner Malvika Apte, and Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.
ABSENT: Board Member Richard Lans, Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback
Chairwoman Miriam Cohen confirmed that there is a five (5) minute standing rule that applies for the public portion of the meeting.

(0) Members of the Public were in attendance

Approval of Minutes: MTAHB Meeting – January 12, 2022
UPON MOTION made by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the MINUTES of the January 12, 2022 Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board Meeting were approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

Approval of Minutes: MTAHB Emergency Meeting – March 2, 2022
UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the MINUTES of the March 2, 2022 Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board Emergency Meeting were approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

Board Engineer’s Report, Mark Rasimowicz, Centerstate Engineering:

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen read the following entitled RESOLUTIONS for CONSIDERATION under CONSENT AGENDA:

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-352-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-353-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-354-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-355-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-356-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-357-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-358-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR CONTRACT MT-359-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILIATION CONTRACT MT-361-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-362-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-363-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-364-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-365-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-366-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-367-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-368-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-371-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-372-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 AND FINAL PAYMENT FOR REHABILITATION CONTRACT MT-373-21

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-375-22

 RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-376-22

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated the all the Resolutions were final payments with the exception of two Award of Contracts for MT-375-22 and MT-376-22. There were two quotes received for MT-375-22 with a recommendation of award to Icon Industries being the lowest bidder. MT-376-22 only received one quote from Bogue Custom Builders.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the RESOLUTIONS under the CONSENT AGENDA were approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

Board Attorney’s Report, Jerome J. Convery, Esq.:

 RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-318-13 ($70,935.00)

Board Attorney Jerome Convery presented the Hardship request for MT-318-13 explaining that the homeowners would like to sell the home at market rate value and to pay back the amount owed to the Affordable Housing Trust.

UPON MOTION made by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution recommending the release of Affordable Housing lien MT-318-13 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

 RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-318-13 ($5,650.00)

Board Attorney Jerome Convery presented the Hardship request for MT-318-13 explaining that the homeowners would like to sell the home at market rate value and to pay back the amount owed to the Affordable Housing Trust.

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Resolution recommending the release of Affordable Housing lien MT-318-13 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent
 RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-363-21 ($67,900.00)

Board Attorney Jerome Convery presented the Hardship request for MT-363-21 explaining that the homeowner had passed away with the home needing to be sold to settle the estate by selling it at market rate value and to pay back the amount owed to the Affordable Housing Trust.

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Resolution recommending the release of Affordable Housing lien MT-363-21 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

 RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-371-21 ($70,290.00)

Board Attorney Jerome Convery presented the Hardship request for MT-371-21 explaining that the homeowner had passed away with the home needing to be sold to settle the estate by selling it at market rate value and to pay back the amount owed to the Affordable Housing Trust.

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution recommending the release of Affordable Housing lien MT-371-21 was approved.
ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 

 

Board Planner’s Report, Malvika Apte, PP:

Board Planner Malvika Apte stated she is preparing the annual Midpoint Review shows how the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being spent and an update to the number of projects completed and projects that remain open which are broken down into three sections. Board Member Hemant Patel asked what the obligation number was, to which Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated the original obligation number was somewhere between 1,500 and 2,300 but the Township was able to decrease that number to around 1,100 Affordable Housing units the Township was obligated to build. Chairwoman Miriam Cohen asked what the timeline was to build the required units. Board Planner Malvika Apte stated we have until 2025 and that the Midpoint Review will be read for the Board’s July meeting.

 

New Business:

• Affordable Housing Coordinator, Tanya Pannucci, stated she received a phone call from the Clearbrook manager requesting another presentation regarding the Affordable Housing Rehabilitation program. Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi stated that a virtual presentation would be best to reach the masses. Chairwoman Miriam Cohen suggested that Tanya Pannucci should attend a Mayors Advisory Committee meeting to speak on other programs that are available.

Old Business:

• None

Public Comment:

 (0) members of the Public were present.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen Aye
Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly Aye
Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard Absent
Board Member, Richard Lans Absent
Board Member, Hemant Patel Aye
Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi Aye
Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback Absent

 
Alicia Gonzalez
Affordable Housing Board Secretary

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2022

MINUTES - March 2, 2022

MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD

 

EMERGENY MEETING MINUTES

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2022 @ 6:30PM

 

The Township of Monroe Affordable Housing Board met virtually via Zoom at the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86715262680.

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen with a Salute to the Flag.

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen requested the Board Attorney to read the following SUNSHINE LAW:

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:

  • Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
  • Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
  • Printed in the Home News Tribune on February 28, 2022; and
  • Posted on the Monroe Township website

UPON ROLL CALL by the Board Secretary Alicia Gonzalez, the following members of the Board were present via Zoom: Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Board Member Richard Lans, Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback

ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Board Planner Malvika Apte and Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.

ABSENT: Board Planner Robert Russo, Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and Board Member Hemant Patel

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen confirmed that there is a five (5) minute standing rule that applies for the public portion of the meeting.

(2) Member of the Public was in attendance via Zoom.

 

Board Attorney’s Report, Jerome J. Convery, Esq.:

 

  • RESOLUTION – RECOMMENDING THE RELEASE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIEN MT-320-14

             Board Attorney Jerome Convery presented the Hardship request for MT-320-14 explaining that              the homeowners would like to sell the home at market rate value and to payback the amount              owed to the Affordable Housing Trust.

UPON MOTION made by Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Resolution recommending the release of Affordable Housing lien MT-320-14 was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Absent

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Aye

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Aye

            

Board Planner’s Report, Malvika Apte, PP:

No report at this time.

 

 

Board Engineer’s Report, Mark Rasimowicz, Centerstate Engineering:

 

  • RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REVISED REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-369-21

 

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated that MT-369-21 was previously awarded to New Venture Construction but upon the homeowners’ request for a reduction in the scope of work a new proposal was created. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated that one proposal was received and recommended the revised rehabilitation contract to be awarded to Icon Industries in the amount of $51,840.00.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Richard Lans, the Resolution authorizing the award of revised rehabilitation contract for MT-369-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Absent

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Aye

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Aye

 

New Business:

  • None

Old Business:

  • None

 

Public Comment:

 

  • (2) members of the Public were present via Zoom.
  • Homeowner from MT-320-14 wanted to thank the Board for having a special meeting for their hardship request but had stated that a few years after the rehabilitation work was completed the bathroom and bedroom had mildew and erosion for several years. Due to that mildew and erosion would the Board consider the payoff amount to be pro-rated to 7.5 years rather than 75% of the amount of final cost of work done. Board Attorney Jerome Convery strongly recommended against this request to decrease the amount of payoff as the homeowner always signs off on the work completed and the mildew/erosion happened a few years after the work was completed which was past the one-year warranty. Board Attorney Jerome Convery recommends no further action with the agreeance of Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and Chairwoman Miriam Cohen.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Richard Lans the meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Absent

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Aye

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Aye

                          

Alicia Gonzalez

Affordable Housing Board Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

MINUTES - January 12, 2022

MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEETING

 

MINUTES

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022 @ 6:30PM

 

The Township of Monroe Affordable Housing Board met virtually via Zoom at the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86715262680.

Due to technical difficulties the meeting was called to order at 6:38 p.m. by Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen with a Salute to the Flag.

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen requested the Board Attorney to read the following SUNSHINE LAW:

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:

  • Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
  • Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
  • Printed in the Home News Tribune on December 30, 2021; and
  • Posted on the Monroe Township website

UPON ROLL CALL by the Board Secretary Alicia Gonzalez, the following members of the Board were present via Zoom: Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Member Hemant Patel, Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi

ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Board Planner Malvika Apte, and Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.

ABSENT: Board Planner Robert Russo, Board Member Richard Lans and Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen confirmed that there is a five (5) minute standing rule that applies for the public portion of the meeting.

  • Member of the Public was in attendance via Zoom.

 

Re-Appointment of Board Attorney: Jerome J. Convery, Esq.

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Re-Appointment of Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Esq. was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                                Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

Re-Appointment of Board Secretary: Alicia Gonzalez

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, the Re-Appointment of Board Secretary Alicia Gonzalez was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

Re-Appointment of Board Vice-Chairman: Randy Beverly

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, the Re-Appointment of Board Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

Reorganization: Appointment of Board Planning Consultant: Robert Russo, PP, of CME Associates

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Appointment of Board Planning Consultant Robert Russo, PP, of CME Associates was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

 

Reorganization: Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation: Center State Engineering, Mark Rasimowicz, PE

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation – Center State Engineering, Mark Rasimowicz, PE was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

Reorganization: Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Affordable Housing Services: Center State Engineering, Mark Rasimowicz, PE

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Appointment of Consulting Engineer for Affordable Housing Services – Center State Engineering, Mark Rasimowicz, PE was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

Reorganization: Appointment of Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing: Piazza & Associates

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Appointment of Administrative Agent for Affordable Housing – Piazza & Associates was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

 

Approval of Minutes: MTAHB Meeting – October 13, 2021

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the MINUTES of the October 13, 2021 Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board Meeting were approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Abstain

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

 

 

Board Attorney’s Report, Jerome J. Convery, Esq.:

 

Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery stated he had no report and would defer to Engineering regarding the revised rehabilitation contract.

Board Planner’s Report, Malvika Apte, PP:

Board Planner Malvika Apte stated she will be preparing the annual Midpoint Review. Board Member Hemant Patel asked what information would be in the Midpoint Review. Board Planner Malvika Apte stated it reviews how the Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being spent and an update to the number of projects completed and projects that remain open.

 

Board Engineer’s Report, Mark Rasimowicz, Centerstate Engineering:

 

  • RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REVISED REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-360-21

 

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated the homeowner wanted the contract revised to remove the work that was already done by their own contractor. The original contract was in the amount of $78,540.00 and with the revised scope of work and contract still being awarded to New Venture Construction but in the amount of $56,520.00. Board Member Kenneth Hilyard questioned what work was done that decreased the amount in such a large amount and what happens if a homeowner wants an upgraded item. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated he did not have the previously awarded contract to comment as to what work was done by the contractor hired by the homeowner but that if the homeowner wants an upgrade to certain items the homeowner would be responsible for paying the difference in cost. Board Member Hemant Patel inquired as to the amount of what the lien will be. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated the amount of the lien will determined once the work is complete.

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Board Member Hemant Patel, the Resolution authorizing the award of revised rehabilitation contract for MT-360-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

 

New Business:

  • None

Old Business:

  • Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz updated the board regarding the rehabilitated projects progress as of January 7th is as follows:

             23 Units Total with 15 units being 90% completed, 5 units 75% completed, 3 units work has not started, 1 unit contract was recently signed, 1 unit contract was being discussed and 1 unit is approved for the homeowners to live in but are having appliance/supply issues.

Public Comment:

 

  • (1) member of the Public was present via Zoom.

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Hemant Patel and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen                                 Aye

                           Vice-Chairman, Randy Beverly                             Aye

                           Board Member, Kenneth Hilyard                          Aye

                           Board Member, Richard Lans                               Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                               Aye

                           Alternate I Board Member, Andrea Pellezzi         Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member, Arnold Riback         Absent

                          

Alicia Gonzalez

Affordable Housing Board Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

MINUTES - October 13, 2021

MONROE TOWNSHIP AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOARD MEETING 

MINUTES 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2021 @ 6:30PM

The Township of Monroe Affordable Housing Board met in the Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, for a meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairwoman, Miriam Cohen with a Salute to the Flag.

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen requested the Board Attorney to read the following SUNSHINE LAW:

In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:

  • Posted on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk;
  • Posted on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal Complex;
  • Printed in the Home News Tribune on January 1, 2021; and
  • Posted on the Monroe Township website

UPON ROLL CALL by the Board Secretary Alicia Gonzalez, Chairwoman Miriam Cohen, Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi and Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback

ALSO PRESENT: Board Attorney Jerome J. Convery, Board Planner Malvika Apte, and Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.

ABSENT: Board Planner Robert Russo, Board Member Richard Lans and Board Member Hemant Patel

Chairwoman Miriam Cohen confirmed that there is a five (5) minute standing rule that applies for the public portion of the meeting.

  • Members of the Public were in attendance.

Approval of Minutes: MTAHB Meeting – July 14, 2021

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, the MINUTES of the July 14, 2021 Monroe Township Affordable Housing Board Meeting were approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

 

Board Attorney’s Report, Jerome J. Convery, Esq.:

Board Attorney Jerome Convery deferred his report Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.

Board Planner’s Report, Malvika Apte, PP:

Board Planner Malvika Apte stated she had no reports at this time.

Board Engineer’s Report, Mark Rasimowicz, Centerstate Engineering:

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-365-21

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received three bids with Icon Industries being the lowest bidder at $83,640.00.

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-365-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-366-21

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received three bids with Bogue Custom Builders being the second to lowest bidder at $55,272.00. Board Engineer recommended the award to Bogue Custom Builders since there were recently twelve contracts awarded amongst only three contractors so to ensure the work is done in a timely manner contracts should be evenly distributed.

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-366-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-367-21

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received three bids with Icon Industries being the lowest bidder at $76,800.00.

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-367-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-368-21

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated that three bids were received with Bogue Custom Builders being the second to lowest bidder at $79,056.00. Board Engineer recommended the award to Bogue Custom Builders since there were recently twelve contracts awarded amongst only three contractors, so to ensure the work is done in a timely manner contracts should be evenly distributed. Board Member Kenneth Hilyard questioned if it was best to spread the contracts amongst only two contractors rather than all three contractors. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz gave a breakdown of the contracts awarded to each contractor, as per the following: New Venture Construction with five approved contracts, Icon Industries with seven approved contracts, Bogue Custom Builders with five approved contracts and Happier Homes with one approved contract. The total of awarded contracts, with all Resolutions approved, would be eighteen.

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-368-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-369-21

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received three bids with New Venture Construction being the third lowest bidder at $78,540.00. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz recommends the third lowest bidder for this contract based on the distribution of previously awarded contracts.

 

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-369-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

  • RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING AWARD OF REHABILITATION CONTRACT FOR MT-370-21

 

Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated they received three bids with Icon Industries being the lowest bidder at $71,520.00.

UPON MOTION made by Board Member Kenneth Hilyard and seconded by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly, the Resolution authorizing award of rehabilitation contract for MT-370-21 was approved.

ROLL CALL:  Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

 

New Business:

  • There will tentatively be an Emergency Telephonic Meeting scheduled for October 26, 2021 at 10am in the Mayor’s Conference Room at the Municipal Building. Board Member Kenneth Hilyard questioned with the recent increase in awarding of rehabilitation contracts how are the affordable housing funds? Affordable Housing Manager Tanya Pannucci stated there was no issue with the funds as there is over $11 million in the account with a good portion of that amount set aside for the Veterans Housing project. Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback questioned if the cause of the flooding in Rossmoor was due to a pump station malfunction. Board Engineer Mark Rasimowicz stated that it was just a tremendous amount of rain in a small amount of time that the system was not designed to handle that amount of rain in such little time. The function of the pump station is to pump the pond when it is not raining to that the pond can accommodate during rain events.

Old Business:

  • No Old Business

 

Public Comment:

  • (0) members of the Public were present.

 

UPON MOTION made by Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly and seconded by Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.

ROLL CALL:   Chairwoman Miriam Cohen                                  Aye

                           Vice-Chairman Randy Beverly                              Aye

                           Board Member Kenneth Hilyard                           Aye

                           Board Member Richard Lans                                 Absent

                           Board Member, Hemant Patel                                Absent

                           Alternate I Board Member Andrea Pellezzi          Aye

                           Alternate II Board Member Arnold Riback          Aye

                          

Alicia Gonzalez

Affordable Housing Board Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022

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