july 2013 cha newsletter - cohoes housing authority

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Cohoes Housing Authority

November 2018 www.cohoeshousing.org

Administration Office 100 Manor Sites, Cohoes, NY 12047

Tel: (518) 235-4500 • Fax: (518) 235-8120After Hours Maintenance Emergencies: (518) 235-4535

Look inside for info on: •Tenantcharges......page4 •ThanksgivingDinner..page6 •TenantElections......page8 •CHECKYOURSTOVE!..page9 •Tenantmeetings&Tower’s windows.....page10

Board Meeting at Manor SitesThe CHA Board of Commissioner’s next scheduled meeting will be held on November 20th at 6pm in the Manor Sites Conference Room. Everyone is invited.

Offices Closed:November 6 - Election Day

November 12 - In Lieu of Veteran’s Day

November 22 - Thanksgiving

November 23 - Day after Thanksgiving

Don’t forget to VOTE on November 6th!!!!

BOARDOFCOMMISSIONERS Charles Alonge ................... Chairperson Mark Pascale ....................... Vice-Chairperson Jason Oliver ......................... Commissioner Colleen Mayo ...................... Tenant Commissioner

STAFFCONTACTS&PHONEEXTENSIONSAdministration Katherine Oliver Executive Director 117Josephine Shufelt PH Program Coordinator 122 Karen Kremer Accounting 129 Catherine Hamilton Maintenance Clerk 129 CompGrants Dan Rigney MOD Coordinator/Supervisor 125 Section8 Tracey Crandall Housing Eligibility Assistant 120 TenantRelations Sandra Obiedo Tenant Relations Officer 113 Janice L. Medina Sr. Account Clerk 111

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Sound like your house?My Parents...

AT SEVEN: My Parents—They are the smartest people in the world; they know everything.

AT SEVENTEEN: My parents don’t know as much as I thought they did.

AT TWENTY-ONE: My parents don’t know anything compared to me—they just don’t understand the younger generation.

AT THIRTY-FIVE: My parents know much more than I thought they did. They were really quite worldly-wise.

AT FIFTY: My parents were always right. Everything they did was for my benefit.

Quicktipsfortime-outs

• During a time-out, your child shouldn’t be allowed to do anything fun or interesting

• Pick a place without toys or other things to play with or look at

• Briefly explain that it’s time to take a time-out

• Don’t speak when you take your child to the time-out place

• If your child resists a time-out, be firm

• Time-outs should last 1 minute for every year of the child’s age

• Keep track of the time by using a watch — time-outs seem longer than they really are

• Stay calm. Don’t respond to your child’s back talk or complaints

• Do something to help shift your attention away from your child’s misbehavior

• Continue the time-out until your child is quiet for 30 seconds to 1 minute

• If your child does not behave after the time-out, start another one

TheCHAwebsiteiswww.cohoeshousing.

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Albany County Department of Health Daniel P. McCoy, County Executive

ACDOH publishes this Community Resource Bulletin to increase awareness about community services available to Women and Children in Albany County. Community service providers interested in having their services listed here are encour-aged to submit information to [email protected]

Other Services

Albany County Offers Services for Women, Infants, & Children If you need assistance connecting with community resources, navigating government programs, learning about your pregnancy and how to best care for yourself and your family, contact the

Single Point of Entry (SPOE) line : (518) 447-7777, Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Operators available to answer questions, offer support and make referrals to medical and

dental providers, counselling, self-care education and more

WILLOW Community Resource Bulletin November 2018

Parents & Families

Health & Wellness

This Month at the Women’s & Children’s Health Education Center Breastfeeding Support Group: 11/14 and 11/28 1-2:30pm Mercy Conference Room #6

Post Partum Support Group: 11/5 2-3:00pm in Mercy Conference Room #6 Parents of NICU Babies: 11/19 5:30pm Dinner provided. RSVP and for directions (518)525-1388

Variety of classes available. Call (518)525-1388 or visit https://www.sphp.com/classes-events

Feeling sad, anxious or depressed after a new baby is quite common for moms. If you or someone you love is suffering from postpartum depression, there is help available

Call (800)522-5006 for more info or talk to your health care provider.

ACAP Early Head Start for children 6 weeks-3 years of age Call (518) 463-3175 Option 2 Locations at 25 Monroe St or 170 Ontario St Albany OR

ACAP Head Start for children ages 3-4 Apply In Person at : Enrolling now for Albany, Cohoes, Green Island, Watervliet & Ravena 333 Sheridan Ave Albany NY

Albany Police Department Call to Schedule an Appointment Child Safety Seat Installation Station (518) 427-4355 or Email at 161 Washington Ave– Main Branch Library [email protected]

Quick Help at Trinity Center Languages of Burma 15 Trinity Place Albany Other Language Groups Tuesdays 9:00-12:30pm call with questions (518) 986-3842 Wednesdays 9:00-12:30pm

BE HEALTHY ~ Starts with a Flu Shot! *Wash your hands often Many providers, pharmacies and your local *Stay home when sick health department can provide the flu shot *Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow

Fall and Winter is Coming ~~ Clean Indoor Air is Important to Your Health! Quit smoking and don’t let others smoke in your home Call Healthy Neighborhoods Program at

Avoid burning scented candles, oils or incense 518-765-3512 For More Information! Use a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to help cut down on dust and allergens

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and Upcoming Holiday Season

***November is Diabetes Awareness Month *** Prediabetes and high blood pressure affects 1 out of 2 adults. Most people do not show any signs

Know Your Numbers: See your medical provider. Check your blood sugars, check your blood pressure Eat Healthy– Make half of your plate fruits and veggies

Get Active– 30 Minutes Daily To learn more: [email protected] or 518-447-4639

Center for Law and Justice: Thursday Service Day 220 Green Street, Albany NY

Financial experts, attorney (s), health navigators/info and community resources From 10am-5pm, Call to make an appointment (518) 427-8361



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Cohoes Housing Authority – Resident Charge List Effective October 18, 2017

Cohoes Housing Authority (CHA) residents shall not be charged for normal wear and tear. Residents shall pay reasonable charges for the repair of damages to the dwelling unit or to project buildings, facilities or common areas caused by the residents or a guest of the resident. Charges for damages will be determined by the Executive Director or his/her designee. Charges shall be the cost of materials plus labor. The labor rate charged will be the average hourly rate of the CHA maintenance personnel. Any material charges will be charged the actual cost of the item plus labor. Due to changes in vendor pricing for materials, prices are subject to change without notice.

Administrative Service Fees Late rental payment fee (after 5th business day) $20.00

Returned check fee $25.00 Satellite Dish application fee (non-refundable) $30.00 Satellite Dish installation deposit (refundable) $150.00 Pet Policy deposit (refundable) $150.00 Additional security deposit for person added to lease $150.00 Process Service charge (per paper) $30.00 Court fees $47.00

Miscellaneous Maintenance Fees Lock out (after hours) $60.00 Snow removal on porches front or back (except

seniors/disabled) $10.00 Garbage cans to road side or back to unit $6.00 Garbage disposal to dumpster $15.00 Dump charge (furniture, beds, etc. for each piece) $10.00 Resident caused clogged toilet/sink (after hours) $60.00

Swine Flu Tips!• Get your flu shots when available.• Wash your hands often.• When sneezing or coughing use

your shirt sleeve to block the spread. Also, we know that our seniors and

our youngest children are most vulnerable, so we purchased a hand sanitizer dispenser for our McDonald Tower seniors to use. Hopefully by working together, we can reduce or help eliminate the possibility of getting the flu.

Remember ALL air conditioners must be removed from the windows! We asked that they be removed by October 15th so there will be a charge of $45 for any that are left in

windows. Thank you for your cooperation in

this matter.

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Do you let people into the building without knowing who they are? Do people follow you into the building and you don’t know who they

are or what they are doing in the building? That is Tailgating!

People sneak into the building without being even buzzed in or they will press your doorbell and you again let them in. This could be very dangerous and you risk the safety of others.

Attention ALL McDonald Tenants! Tailgating! What is it?

NEW CHA 2019 FLAT RENT SCHEDULE The 2014 Appropriations Act requires PHAs to establish flat rents at no less than 80% of the fair market rents (FMR). The current CHA Flat Rents are below the threshold required by HUD. As a result, in order to be complaint with this HUD requirement, the Flat Rents will increase effective at the tenants 2019 Recertification and/or Interim Re-exam when applicable. Please refer to the chart below for the New CHA 2019 Flat Rent Schedule.

Current 2018 Recertification Flat Rent:

Saratoga Sites and Roulier Heights: Manor Sites (heat included): 1BR $670.00 2BR $826.00 2BR $826.00 3BR $1,035.00 3BR $1,035.00 4BR $1,125.00 4BR $1,125.00 5BR $1,294.00

McDonald Towers: 0BR $560.00 1BR $670.00

New 2019 Recertification Flat Rent:

Saratoga Sites and Roulier Heights: Manor Sites (heat included): 1BR $723.00 2BR $892.00 2BR $892.00 3BR $1,118.00 3BR $1,118.00 4BR $1,206.00 4BR $1,206.00 5BR $1,386.00

McDonald Towers: 0BR $614.00 1BR $723.00

Attention residents of Saratoga/Roulier/Manor: Please note that these new flat rent amounts are before utility allowance amounts are deducted.



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AtTheAuthority....Annual

Equinox Thanksgiving Day Dinner

If you are in need of a Thanksgiv-ing Dinner for you and your fam-ily, contact the office at 235-4500. All requests must be received by 3PM on 11/7/18. Equinox will deliver the dinner(s) to homes on Thanksgiving Day, 11/22, begin-ning at 9am. You must be home to receive the meals. They will not be left at your door. For more information, please call the above number.

ATTENTION: Washing Machine IssuesIf you have a washing machine in your unit, please be aware of any problems it may be having. Any leaky washing machines or hook ups need to be reported to the office immediately. These issues can cause damage to the floors and walls that can result in very costly repairs which have and can exceed $3,000.00.

Inspect your machine often, as well as the hoses to ensure there are no leaks. If you see water puddling around or near your machine or dripping from the hoses or the valves, please call the office and report it IMMEDIATELY.

Thank you for helping us in continuing to provide you with quality housing. And remember to call the office at 518-235-4500 to report any and all maintenance issues. Thank you and have a great fall season!

NO Parking ZonesOur Maintenenace personnel

have reported that vehicles have been parking in designated NO PARKING areas, especially in front of the shops. You will receive one warning. If you get caught again, your car maybe towed! Don’t risk a towing charge in excess of $125. These areas are kept clear for your safety.

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Attention: Saratoga Sites & Roulier Heights

Tips for BoilersAs you know part of CHA’s energy upgrades has been the installation of new boilers in most of your units. These boilers are VERY energy efficient, however, have a certain way they operate. Here are a few ideas to help you get the most out of your new boiler:

When calling for heat; Do not turn your thermostat way up and then down. Maintain a consistent temperature. If you turn it up very high you will not notice a change in temperature for a long time.

There are now air sensors outside for the new boilers. If the temperature outside is higher the boiler will adjust the temperature of the water to allow for appropriate heating temperature.

Do not use hot water in multiple locations. The boiler can only produce a certain amount of hot water at once.

When filling the tub. Try filling it slower. This will allow the boiler to make enough hot water to fill your tub.

If you have any issues report them to the office so we can have them ad-dressed.

Thank you for your cooperation in improving our sites to continue to make them a great place to live!

Annual Equinox Thanksgiving Day Dinner

ATTENTION TENANTS:PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL VEHICLES ARE REGISTERED AT THE OFFICE. IF WE SEE CARS PARKED IN THE COHOES HOUSING AUTHORITY PARKING LOTS WITHOUT PARK-ING STICKERS, YOU RISK BEING TOWED. IF YOU HAVE A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT REGISTERED, PLEASE BRING IN YOUR REGISTRATION AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A PARK-ING STICKER.



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Revised special election 09-07-18 TE amended bylaws 2018

The Cohoes Housing Authority will be holding a Special Tenant Election for one (1) Tenant Representative to serve on our Board of Commissioners. The elected Tenant Representative would be filling a current two (2) year term that expires on March 31, 2020. The following procedures and dates shall apply to this special election to be held on December 4, 2018. November 2, 2018: A list of eligible voters will be posted in the laundry rooms at Saratoga Sites, Roulier Heights, and Dr. Jay McDonald Towers and at the Administrative Building at Manor Sites. To be eligible to vote, a person must have been residing in an Authority complex before SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 and must be eighteen (18) years of age or older on DECEMBER 4, 2018. Any objections to the list must be given to the authority in writing by NOVEMBER 13, 2018. NOVEMBER 23, 2018: A final list of eligible voters will be posted at locations listed above. OCTOBER 5, 2018: Nomination Petitions must be submitted to the Authority between OCTOBER 5, 2018 thru OCTOBER 19, 2018. Petitions may be obtained from the Main Office located at the Administrative Building 100 Manor Sites. To be nominated a candidate must obtain twenty-five (25) signatures of eligible voters. OCTOBER 19, 2018: (1) Those nominated must submit to the Authority a signed statement that (1) he or she is eligible to serve as Tenant Representative (2) He or she is willing to serve and (3) He or she will serve if elected. The Authority will send each candidate a Request for such a statement on or before OCTOBER 19, 2018. Those candidates submitting a signed statement will be listed on the ballot and the ballots will be posted at the polling place on or before NOVEMBER 23, 2018. NOVEMBER 19, 2018 THRU NOVEMBER 29, 2018. Absentee ballots in sealed envelopes will be accepted by the Authority at the Authority's Main Office at the Administrative Building at 100 Manor Avenue Sites. Absentee ballots may be obtained from the Main Office, and must be hand delivered by hand by the person(s) themselves or his/her designee. Such absentee ballots shall be accompanied by a signed statement indicating the name and address of the voter as well as the reason the person is unavailable to vote in person Absentee ballots will be accepted NOVEMBER 19, 2018 THRU NOVEMBER 29, 2018. DECEMBER 4, 2018: Election Day - Polls will be opened from 12:00 P.M. (NOON) THRU 6:00 P.M. at the Manor Sites Administrative Office, 100 Manor Sites and 12:00 P.M. (NOON) THRU 3:00 P.M. at the Dr. Jay McDonald Towers, Roulier Heights and Saratoga Sites Community Rooms. DECEMBER 10, 2018: Anyone named on a ballot that desires a recount must demand one by DECEMBER 10, 2018 in writing.

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ImportantInfo......Maintaining Your Apartment

Tenants are expected to keep the interior of their apartment and exterior porches, clean and neat at all times. Accumulations of garbage and debris are both unsanitary and pose a health hazard to other tenants. Inspections will be done by management periodically to ensure the upkeep of these areas. If you have difficulty maintaining your apartment, you may wish to obtain home aide services. The authority and tenants both have a responsibility in ensuring that the upkeep of the apartments and property are a clean and safe place to live.

Your home and complex are judged by its appearance. With the help of tenants, we want our sites to look nice and clean. When you see children or adults throwing garbage, papers, bottles and cans on the ground, please explain that they should set a good example by picking up litter. It is your home and a reflection on all of us.

If you wish to plant bushes, shrubs or flowers, you must receive permission and must maintain them. If you neglect their care we will remove them so it will not present an unsightly unattractive appearance.

Pet PolicyA cat may not exceed 15 pounds at

full growth. All cats must be spayed or neutered and documentation of this must be furnished to the Housing Authority. Tenants MUST provide documentation from the Veterinarian or medical facility of

all required shots. Documentation for yearly checkups and shots must also be submitted. Failure to submit required documentation would be grounds for termination of tenancy.

A $150.00 returnable pet security deposit must be placed before the pet is admitted to the development and will be returned upon move out or removal of the pet after a full inspection of the dwelling unit is done and no damages are found. The Housing Authority reserves the right to do quarterly inspections for pet damage.

Check your stove before the holidays!!

With the holiday’s quickly approaching, the CHA is highly recommending that all tenants check their stoves, burners and oven, to be sure they are operating correctly. DO NOT wait until Thanksgiving to find out it is not working. It is not an emergency maintenance after hours call if your stove is not working.



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Tower’s Windows

On Thursday, November 15, 2018, beginning at 8am, CHA personnel will be entering all apartments to close, lock & secure your windows for the winter. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Tower’s Meeting A tenant meeting has been re-

scheduled at the McDonald Towers with Mayor Morse, Councilmember Don Russell and Captain Todd Pucci. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018 beginning at 5:30PM in the Community Room. They would like to hear your concerns or answer your questions so we are strongly encouraging tenants to attend. Hope to see you there!

Cohoes Housing Authority Administrative Building

100 Manor Sites Cohoes, NY 12047

Tel: (518) 235-4500 Fax: (518) 235-8120 CohoesHousing.org

Charles Alonge Chairperson

Mark Pascale Vice-Chairperson

Jason Oliver Colleen Mayo

Katherine Oliver Executive Director

Brian Kremer

Attorney

Tracey Freemantle Accountant

In an effort to be more attentive to our tenants who have questions and concerns on various tenancy matters, we will be scheduling informal resident meetings at all of

our sites in the upcoming months. In attendance will be the Executive Director and a few members of our Board of Commissioners. These meetings will allow us the dedicated time needed to discuss or review policies, procedures, maintenance

issues, fees, etc.

The next meeting will be held at the Roulier Heights Community Room on November 8, 2018 beginning at 5:30PM.

Lite Refreshments will be served.

We are strongly encouraging any tenants who have questions or concerns to please attend. We hope to see you there!

Resident Meeting with ED & Board

Members at Roulier Heights

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Didyouknow?To Kill Ticks: Dry clothes, then wash them

Yes, you read that right: One of the best ways to make sure that Lyme disease-carrying ticks aren’t clinging to your clothing after you do yard work or go for a walk in the countryside is to first tumble your clothes on high heat in the dryer and then wash them. And that’s because the stubborn little suckers don’t drown, but they do bake. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends drying your clothes for an hour as a precaution, a clever Massachusetts teenager has discovered that a much shorter amount of time will also kill ticks — a good thing to know as summer Lyme disease season approaches. The Boston Globe reports that 16-year-old Jacqueline Flynn found that even five minutes on low heat will work. Her project has won some top science prizes and attracted the attention of the CDC. According to the Globe: “This could have significant implications for Lyme disease prevention,’’ said Christina Nelson, an epidemiologist at the CDC’s office in Fort Collins, Colo., who became intrigued by the teenager’s finding. “If it is true that five minutes in a dryer kills ticks versus a full hour, that is a lot easier for people, and that could also spark further investigations.”

Tick expert Thomas Mather, Ph.D., of the University of Rhode Island and itsTickEncounter Resource Center, told Boston radio station WBUR’sCommonHealth blog that a fairly quick spin in the dryer can kill nymphal deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. Washing, even in hot water, will not kill ticks, he emphasized — only dry heat will. Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria transmitted by a tick bite, can cause fever, headache, aches and fatigue. If left untreated, it can spread to the joints and the heart. There were 22,000 confirmed cases in 2011, the CDC says, although the agency estimates there were probably closer to 35,000. The disease is most common among boys ages 5 to 9, and adults ages 40 to 65.

Here are some of the TickEncounter Resource Center’s tips: Dry first, then wash. After being outside, especially if you live in tick-infested areas, immediately take off clothes and throw them in the dryer. Deer ticks are most susceptible to drying, while American dog ticks, lone star ticks and other Amblyomma species are more robust. To be sure that each species achieves fatal crispiness, leave clothes in the dryer on high for 15 minutes. Add 5 minutes for electric dryers. In the center’s study, gas dryers got hotter than electric dryers, so you might want to add five minutes to the tumbling time if you own an electric dryer.



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ThanksgivingThe first Thanksgiving began at some unknown

date between September 21 and November 9, 1621, most likely in very early October. Thanksgiving was not celebrated the following year, or any year thereafter. Several presidents, including George Washington, made one-time Thanksgiving holidays. In 1827 Mr. Sarah Joseph Hall began lobbying several presidents for the naming of Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday, but she was not successful until 1863 when Abraham Lincoln finally made it a national holiday with his 1863 Thanksgiving

Proclamation. Today our Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November. This was set by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 and approved by Congress in 1941.

Veterans’ DayVeterans’ Day is the name for the day formerly known

as Armistice Day. It falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the agreement that ended World War I.

Armistice Day was first celebrated in the United States by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919, and many states made it a legal holiday after that. Congress make it a legal holiday nationwide in 1939.

RecyclingAt the Authority we are very concerned with providing the best living environment possible for everyone. Our concern is not only locally but globally. We can do this by recycling as much as possible; reducing the garbage stream that otherwise would end up in a landfill. At the Cohoes Housing Author-ity, recycling is made easy because we can comingle mate-rial such as paper, glass, and plastics. By making recycling

a priority we reduce overall costs and more importantly have a positive impact on the environment. By doing your part you benefit yourself and future generations by reducing pollution. Here are some facts:

• RecyclingonealuminumcansavesenoughenergytorunaTVforthree hours!• Weuseover80,000,000,000aluminumsodacanseveryyear.• Theenergysavedbyrecycledjustonebottlecouldlighta100-wattbulbfor4 hours• Papermadefromrecycledpaperuses70%lessenergy

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