[music] [music] >> Let's open a meeting for the Kushner Housing Authority, July 15th, 2026. And also, this meeting is being recorded. Roll call. Barbara Humphrey.
Officer here. Angela Brooks, here. Okay, today we're going to discussion capital improvement. >> So, during discussion discussion discussion, I submitted the proposed annual plan for
fiscal year 2027. And basically, what this is, is every year we do this, we get together and make a five-year plan. It doesn't mean we have to stick to it, cuz if something comes up in the meantime, we can move money around. So, with that being said, I just want to go over the current and active projects
for 2026. So, right now, the first one is the bathroom and kitchen shutoff valve replacement. That was in the amount of $71,310. That actually has been completed, and we're almost ready to um move that project um as complete.
Our second project is the upper tower water bedroom closet specific panels um in the amount of $1,028.82. That is um still going on, and um it's still driving us crazy, but we're working the best we can with the engineers and the contractor to get them
in and out eventually. >> construction meeting this morning on that project. >> No, the the construction meeting today was on um the uh common entry floor replacement. That's going to start next week. >> Okay. >> Yep. So, we're waiting to get a few more um
things done so we can have another meeting on schedule specific. It's just one thing after another. Hopefully we'll resolve that. So as you can see the water heater replacement, what we do every year is we keep that on our plan just in case something happens so water
heater we won't have to take it out of our budget. We always keep one in our capital plan in case one goes during the year. The next thing I have is the common common entry floor replacement. They're going to change the They're going to replace all the flooring in the entryways in each
building. Basically just the bottom platform and the top platform because those stairs are all wooden and they're pretty shaky. They already cleaned up the wood and put new treads new rubber treads on the wood on the stairs. So that hopefully they're going to come out Friday. They're going
to assess ordering the flooring and then they'll give us an exact date when they're going to start. They did sign today and should be in and out within 50-60 days. So that project should start. Uh the next one is the gas furnace
replacement. We actually put that also in our plan in case our gas furnace goes during the winter. We can just go ahead and order it and we have the money put aside every year just in case one goes. >> Are we getting away from that?
>> Well right now the whole plan consisted of everything but the gas furnaces. So they're keeping them in just in case one goes eventually. The new the new which we just stopped that they want us to go to which I don't think anybody's in agreement. They don't do those um
the mini splits I'm having nothing but problems with the ones in Sunset. Now they came out with a new mini split that go in the windows and they're trying to get housing authorities to switch over to those. It's like a It's like it hangs through the window and there's a fan on the outside and supposedly it doesn't drip
any water. So they're doing some housing authorities got not that they're actually testing it. Um I myself have problems with the mini splits because I've been getting a lot of senior citizens coming in and um coming in and wanting new drugs. And
what's happening is they're bringing in illegal mini fireplaces that plug in or So, it's not really saving us money because these these mini splits are not constant heat. It goes hot, then it gets cold fast, then it goes hot again. And the people that have that So,
anyway, so right now we're keeping our gas furnace. So, we'll see what happens with the mini split. We also always put in a vacancy turnover force account. Sometimes we put two cuz we never know like one year we'll have, you know, we might have seven vacancies, one year we might have one or two. So,
you'll see there's two on here. So, that's in case anybody moves out. We all We do this once again so it doesn't come from our budget so it can keep our reserves at a decent level. The AFSIP, we continue to turn over this. That's actually what the state gave each
housing authority. They gave us so much money per unit. It's called Aging in Place. And what we've been doing is going into units. If somebody's coming in and they can't get in the tub, only on the bottom floors, we'll do tub cuts. So, we'll have a general come in, they cut the
tub, and make it walk in. They even have a little bench so it's nice. So, we've been using a lot of the that and brighter lights. If somebody can't see well, we'll go in and put all brighter lights in their apartment. And that's all being paid through the Aging in Place program.
Then you see we have a high rise plan. That was the extra grant that we received to do all the rear balcony rear rear balcony railings and screen replacements. That is actually It should have already started, but when they came in they realized that a lot of the top
floor balconies have have rotted. So, they're working on what to use to take take the wood out, what they're going to put And I also asked them if we can keep this project on hold a little longer only because with the common entry doors, we're going to need the back
staircase to get out. So, I don't want to um >> Can't have both. >> Yeah, you can't have both going at the same time. So, that's why that's being done. We've already ordered the screen, we've ordered the rails, and they're just waiting for this project to get done and they're going to come in and do that project.
And then next is the high-rise intercom system that was also a special plan that we received for $284,270. And what that is is they're going to replace all the intercom systems in the buildings. They're also each tenant is
going to have a camera like phone on their wall. So, if somebody rings their doorbell, they'll be able to see who's standing at the door now. So, it's a nice security safety system. This was on hold a little longer because of the internet connection we're receiving. And
now we'll be able to put in a better system because we have internet on each building, and we can use the internet access at a cheaper cost. So, we can get this system that we really wanted. After that, we have the bathroom renovations at Garfield Street. That
actually was completed by Doug and Mike. So, that one actually is going to be closing soon. And the $6,485 on the DMH side, I believe we spent half of that because one of the counters broke and they had to bring a counter to put in. So, that was taken out of
the set aside. And then we had another vacancy turnover that has been complete. We had a seven turnovers. So, that's that's the active since um July 1st of 2026, and it will keep going forward until
these jobs are actually complete. So, for our 2027 fiscal year, and like I said, we have these proposals, but it doesn't mean if something comes up they can't need to So, one of them is the exterior unit and storm screen door replacement will run about $10,000. We seem to replace them
more than usual cuz of the clientele in and out of wheelchairs banging on the doors. So, that's something that definitely wants to be done. And the start of replacing kitchens in building one and two um in the amount of $63,340.
This also is something that we put in for what we put in years ago. We like to start it. It doesn't mean every tenant is going to want to go through it um and do the kitchens and have the work done. So, this is something we're still reassessing on whether we do it among turnovers. When somebody leaves their
apartment, it's so much easier to take out the kitchen, replace the kitchen, and um put in the new countertops. All the new countertops we're putting in have the underbelly. They're beautiful, they're laminate, and they last a long time. Something else we could think about, too, is our kitchens are built in, and I don't think
we've ever built a kitchen like that. So, you know, something we also would consider is just buying new and getting new countertops um um the kitchens that we already have cuz a a lot of them are in really good shape. They just need maybe painting or sanding down and get them and then, you
know, we can do the countertops. So, that's the only thing we have proposed for FY27 cuz as you can see, we spent a lot in FY26. FY28 bringing forward more kitchens, and um in '29, we have the garage siding,
doors, and windows. And we've also discussed we need to put a plan in place, but we also discussed possibly moving the first set of windows down to the FY29 I'm sorry, first set of kitchens down to FY29 and getting the garage sided and doors and windows cuz
definitely it is nice when you walk in here. That's probably the only thing that like really on the outside of the building that need to be done. So, that could also be changed as we go along. And if you go towards the bottom, every year we just sit down and like what
would we like to do? So it's almost like a wish list of things to be completed here. And honestly, this is the best housing authority that we run. Everything's windows, doors, all the windows, all the doors, vinyl siding. There's so many things that we
have replaced not with the screens. So these are just a little wish list that we have coming forward. If we can turn around any different um projects, we can pull these up instead, which would be the kitchens, the rest of the kitchens,
selective window replacement for Garfield Street. We have replaced a lot of them in there, but there's still a few that need to be done. Rear entry door and window replacement at Garfield Street. And ADA automatic door opener for them.
And ADA levels and handle locks for President Kennedy Apartments. Kitchen and cabinet countertop replacement for Garfield Street. And then also kitchen and laundry room floor at Garfield Street. And the rest of the justice President Kennedy Terrace, we could do a logical piano
um piano replacement in the units. Um each unit has handles, but some of those are becoming obsolete, so we can go in and replace those. And then putting some water heater replacements, some unit turnover money. Um community center gutter replacements
cuz when they did the um um vinyl siding on all the buildings, they replaced all all the gutters except on this building. And then add a push bars to each exterior door. We have the locks, but push door push bar with this and emergency they can just push the bar and
open the door instead of turning the handle. And then last but not least, another water heater replacement. So all of these things we have on our list doesn't mean we have to something comes up in emergency, we can change it. But this is our wish list for the Kushner Housing Authority
um for FY27. And then also um um, in the years to come from FY 28 and on. Does anybody have any questions or suggestions? >> Just two comments. Where did you come up with the push bars and the ADA level analysis? Is that you walking around
thinking you need things cuz they're rotten or other or is that these guys like this Joseph comes over and does an inspection and he suggests that stuff or is >> Yeah, so a lot of it is a want list for us and then if we can't think of things, they actually, um, will say, you know, it'd be nice it'd be nice to have
automatic door openers because people can get out quicker in case there's an emergency. So, that's how cuz we have to propose so much money. So, we try to think of these things that mostly safety first and then everything else comes after that. >> Sounds like some thought went into it.
>> they The kitchens are great like everybody wants a new kitchen. The only thing I worry about is we've replaced cuz I've been here for 17 years and we've replaced the kitchen. That was already replaced. >> Yeah. >> Whereas that's the only kitchen we've replaced and it was a new location. So, I just I feel like you really don't need
kitchens like the buildings and I hate to let these buildings down to put, you know, the the cabinets in today and replace them with new >> not as good. >> Absolutely. That's I mean I I Besides that one kitchen that was really bad and it was because it wasn't taken
care of by the tenant. All the kitchens here that have been we have no problem with. >> What what these buildings were made that the the cabinet stock that I would be able to buy in the building your own kitchens was a lot better than it is today. So, >> See? >> and you you know, you're you're not getting
that same thing that you buy cabinets today. You're getting particle wood and stuff. So, yeah, if you can sand and paint a good thing out, I agree that they're much better quality than what you're going to find today. >> Yep. Yep. So, that's all I have. >> So, can I get a motion for the proposed dollar amount?
>> You get a motion? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. >> Is there anything else? >> That's it. That's all I have. Our next meeting uh just the next We'll just let you guys know when the hearing and the next meeting will be.
So, the next meeting will be August 19th. >> Next meeting August 19th >> at 11:00 a.m. >> Yeah, 11:00 a.m. >> And I would say we probably won't you know, I can't say we probably won't meet because we have a lot of construction problems. Private spot up and I think
we're going to need a meeting. >> Okay. I'll make a motion to adjourn. >> Second that motion. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. >> Adjourned. >> I didn't mean to >> [music] [music]