Belmar Housing Authority Approves Cost-Saving Measures for Elevator, Building Repairs
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Meeting Type:
Housing Authority
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Meeting Date:
05/06/2024
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Recording Published:
05/06/2024
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Duration:
11 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Belmar, Lake Como
- Meeting Overview:
The Belmar Housing Authority meeting resulted in the approval of two resolutions aimed at reducing costs and improving local housing infrastructure. The first resolution authorized the re-tendering of building S repairs with revised specifications expected to be more cost-effective. The second resolution approved an elevator change order, which decreased the contract by $10,000 as the interior work will be completed by a different company for less cost. The discussions also included the status of ongoing projects, such as the near completion of an elevator upgrade and the occupancy of all housing units.
During the meeting, the executive director reported that the elevator project was operational, with only the interior paneling and the addition of a mural on the back of the elevator remaining. The check necessary for this final phase was ready, and the work was scheduled to be completed in the coming weeks. The scaffolding project for facade work was also discussed, with the engineers completing revised specifications to make it more cost-effective. The bid opening for this project was to be scheduled a month after finalization to allow contractors ample time to prepare their bids.
In new business, the Housing Authority addressed inquiries from the public regarding the reinspection process of the elevator project, clarifying that the state is concerned only with operational safety, not aesthetics. A council representative introduced a new transportation program called Easy Ride, offering round-trip tickets for medical and wellness appointments. There was also a discussion about the potential for a volunteer-led property clean-up initiative and a query about regular maintenance scheduling.
Finally, a request from a member of the public to look into quality of life issues such as vent cleaning and the possibility of residents using their own thermostats was met with acknowledgment of the cost-prohibitive nature of rewiring for individual thermostats due to the building’s construction.
Gerald Buccafusco
Housing Authority Officials:
Paul DeSantis, Amy Spera, Michael Carr, Mary Lynch, Lisa Orchard, Carolyn Sharrock, Ellen Ramey, Michael Casserly, Jim McCracken, Maria Messano
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Meeting Type:
Housing Authority
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Meeting Date:
05/06/2024
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Recording Published:
05/06/2024
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Duration:
11 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Belmar, Lake Como
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