MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009
TOWN OF PITTSFIELD
HOUSING STANDARDS AGENCY

Present –Ch. Elkins, _P_ VCh. Ms. Hast, _P_ Mr. Wolfe, _A_ Lt. Abell, _P_ Mr. Provencher, _P_ HSA Board, ??? _A_ (Planning Board). Fred Okrent, _P_ HSA Administrator,
Meeting called to order at 7:17 PM at the Town Hall by Ch. Elkins

Public Present:
None

1) Appointments
Nick Abell:
Mr. Abell requested clarification of requirements for licensure. Current property has an “in-law” apartment which is being rehabbed at this point in time. The Board replied that until such time as the renovations to the apartment are completed, no inspection or license is required.

2) New Business:
a) ADA Concerns
(1) Discussion on L. Konopka’s E-mail concerning reference in Ordinance to having landlords “place” “disabled” tenants in 1st floor apartments only.
(2) The Board arrived at the conclusion that such a provision would be unenforceable, could put the town at risk, and might even be illegal.
(3) The Administrator would write a letter to Mr. Konopka expressing their opinions. Motion by: Lt. Abell, 2nd by Mr. Provencher Motion passed 4-0

b) Chuck Corliss’ request for waiver of reinspection, and fees, of flooring having holes and even the propriety of such an inspection criteria.
(1) The board cited a prior history of such a criteria and the reasons for addressing holes in linoleum.
(2) The board also cited the need to charge for the reinspections.
(3) The Administrator would write a letter to Mr. Konopka expressing their opinions. Motion by: Lt. Abell, 2nd by Mr. Provencher Motion passed 4-0.

c) Replacement for Mr. Wolfe (per Art. 100.5):
(1) Two candidates – Stan Bailey, John Kidder. Discussion of prior experience.
(2) Stan Bailey nominated by: Lt. Abell, 2nd by Ms. Hast. Motion passed 4-0

d) Progress Reports:
(1) Dominguez action successful in court; motion being filed to extend closing date pending fulfillment of financial obligation.
(2) Paperwork being prepared in Fleury (39 Clough Rd.) case.

3) Old Business
None
4) Meeting Minutes;
Lt. Abell made a motion that the minutes of the meeting of March 23, 2009 be accepted as presented; 2nd by Ms. Hast, Motion passed 4 to 0.

5) Public Input:
None

6) Motion to adjourn: Lt. Abell, 2nd by Ms. Hast. 4 in favor, 0 against, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM. Next meeting: 10/05/09

Respectfully submitted,

Fred M. Okrent