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approved by the Housing Authority. Mrs. Pridemore explained that it was because of the 40% HUD rule — that a tenant's share of the rent cannot be more than 40% of their income. Mrs. Ruthart asked if that still needs to be placed on the next agenda and Ms. Cherry stated no that her questions were answered. Mr. Haynes stated that if a Board Commissioner wants something placed on the next agenda, he /she need to state that in the meeting. Minutes were approved with a motion made by Dewayne Dangerfield and seconded by Cassandra Hearn. Passed 5 -0. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bed Bug Addendum and charges were discussed and the Board decided to add it to next month's agenda as a discussion item under Unfinished Business. Ms. Cherry stated that what we are doing is not working and the tenants can't afford $300 every time their apartment is treated. Mr. Dangerfield stated that he goes to the Dollar Store and Valley Feed Mill and buys chemicals every month and he does not have them anymore. Mr. Haynes asked if there is a large problem with bed bugs. Mrs. Ruthart stated yes. Mrs. Ruuthart asked for suggestions because the PHA is fighting a losing battle. Mrs. Ruthart also told the Board that as a unit becomes vacant, the PHA is heat treating it for precaution. The PHA will try the chemical that Mr. Dangerfield has suggested. Ms. Cherry asked that the Board table the discussion until the next meeting and place it on the agenda again as a discussion item. 8. NEW BUSINESS: a. Occupancy Report — 9 vacancies in PH — 3 in make ready status. b. Financial Report — Year end data has not been completed but will be included in next month's report. c. Resident Council Memorandum of Agreement — Check for $2300 was given to Resident Council and MOA was signed. Mr. Savage asked what that money is used for and Mr. Dangerfield explained that it is used for Kid's Program, Christmas Party, etc. 9. RESOLUTIONS: 2016 -001. SEMAP - Motion made by Mr. Haynes and seconded by Mr. Dangerfield. Passed 5 -0. 10. Board Questions or comments: Mold Study was discussed. The PHA has almost completed the mold inspections of all the units. Mrs. Ruthart will have a report of what needs to be corrected after the inspections are completed. Ms. Cherry asked to see the reports after they are done. Ms. Hearn asked about having a company with a machine that measures the percentages of mold in the units. She also stated that it was costly. Ms. Cherry stated that a company tested one unit at George Wright and stated that it was toxic mold but nothing had been done about it. The Board decided to add it to next month's agenda. Mr. Savage suggested using a Court Reporter /Stenographer at the meetings for "Verbatim Minutes" was discussed and the Board decided to add it to next month's agenda. Mrs. Ruthart was directed to look at costs. 11. No further business or questions, a motion for adjournment from Mr. Haynes and seconded by Ms. Hearn. Motion passed 5 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 1:42 pm. 2