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JUL 2017

JULY 10, 2017

OUR MISION

The Mission of the Tatum/Beckville Housing Authorities is t o provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing for

~ eligible, elderly, and families and to promote self­sufficiency and economic independence for resident s.

The employees of the T HA will strive to provide an exceptional living environment for all of our residents with assistance of law enforcement and residents. Each resident

~ should do his/her best to maintain a peaceful neighborhood at all times.

Tatum/Be kville Housing Newsletter

VOLUME 3, NUMBER 4

TATUM/BECKVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITIES Beverly Haden: Executive Director

Phone:903-947-6464 Fax: 903-947-3230

After Hours Crawford Yoes: 903-694-3005- Maintenance Beverly Haden: 903-694-3944 -Cell Beverly Haden: 903-947-3263 - Home

Open Waiting Lists Tatum Housing - Public housing only- units on our site Beckville Housing - Public housing only- units on our site. Tell your friends about us. They can apply at:

200 Forest Acres Circle, Tatum, TX

DWOUTANT NOTICE

Pest Control/A/C Filter Changes Halls Pest Control will be here on Tuesday JULY 25, 2017

starting at 9:00 AM in Tatum at the McNeese Circle Maintenance will be changing ALL air filters on the same

day if possible, if not completed will be completed the following day.

Beckville Pest Control will follow the same schedule after completing Tatum units; they should be there around

10:00AM on the 25th

Maintenance is responsible for removing and installing filters, you do not have to be home for this to be done.

NO SMOKING POLICY IS IN EFFECT BE SURE TO FOLLOW POLICY

Cannot smoke in unit - smoking allowed on back porch and back yard, no smoking in any common areas!

SUMMER IS HERE! NO SWIM MING POOLS OR WADING POOLS

WATCH OUT FOR CHILDREN PLAYING OUTSIDE

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OFFICE HOUR CHANGE MONDAY, TUESDAY AND

WEDNESDAY TO THE PUBLIC

Morning 8-12AM, Afternoon 1-4 PM

THURSDAY IS ONLY FOR OFFICE STAFF ONLY

TATUM COMPLEX!!!!!!!!! 100% INPECTION-UPCS

WITH MR. BRUCE MCNATT

CLEAN YOUR HOMES, NO ITEMS IN WINDOWS, CLEAN YOUR PORCHES,

If you have an animal make sure that they are being handled or put in pens so as not to interfere with the inspection

Clean your stoves and refrigerators!!!! ... Maintenance

All repairs to a unit are to be done by our Maintenance staff. It is your responsibility to report any work that

needs to be done to the OFFICE.

YOU CAN NOT DO THE REPAIRS YOURSELF AS THEY HAVE TO COMPLY WITH HUD REGULATIONS!!!

PETS YOUR PET IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY- ALL FECES MUST

BE CLEANED UP- PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR ANIMAL IS ON A LEASH AND NOT DISTURBING YOUR

NEIGHBORS

PORCHES/YARDS PLEASE KEEP FRONT& BACK PORCHES CLEAN AND FREE

FROM DEBREE YARDS MUST BE FREE OF TOYS, BBQ'S, BIKES,& ETC. AS

MOWING SEASON IS HERE:

REMINDER: NO LOITERING OR LOUD MUSIC AND OTHER NOISE IN

PARKING AREAS OR AROUND UNITS AT NIGHT, BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND RESPECT THEIR RIGHTS!

TATUM HOUSING AUTHORITY

200 Forest Acres Circle

PO Box 1066

Tatum TX 75691

Phone:

903-947-6464

Fax:

903-947-3230

E-Mail:

beverly@tatum b eckvillehousing . com

Executive Director:

Beverly Haden

Office Hours

Monday -Wednesday

8:00- 12:00

1:00- 4:00

Utility and other Services

CenterPoint Gas: 1-800-259-5544

AEP (SWEPCO) Electric 1-888-216-3523

Tatum Police Department 903-947-2281

Beckville: constable: 903-693-0385 Panola County Sheriff: 903-693-0333

Health Care: Tatum Medical Clinic- 903-947-6300 Breedlove Family Practice - 903-947-2020

Hospitals: Longview: Good Shepherd, Longview Regional

Carthage: East Texas Medical Center Henderson: Henderson Memorial Hospital

Tatum Heritage House- Provides a meal for Senior Citizens and others at low cost on Thursdays at the Tatum Sherman

Smith Community Center@ 11:30 AM

Tatum Public Library: 903-947-2211 Open Monday thru Friday, does have internet services,

computers, books of course, etc.

Rusk County tax office- Tatum location at Library 903-947-2611

Tatum Volunteer Fire Department: Active in training and maintaining a department ready for emergencies such as fire,

rescued, searches, or any activity that requires a quick response of manpower.

Martin Lake State Park: 903-836-4336 A great spot 4 miles from town, open daily from 6AM until 10:00PM, fishing,

swimming, and other outdoor activities for camping, hiking, etc.

Tatum Eagles Park Hwy 43 is a great place to your let children play and get some great exercise, with a walking trail, and basketball courts too.

Day Care Facilities: In Both Tatum and Beckville for children from infant through after school age children

Beckville Housing Authority 419 Monroe Beckville, TX 75631

Mailing address: Beckville Housing Authority PO Box 1066 Tatum, TX 75691

Tatum Housing Authority 200 Forest Acres Circle, Tatum, TX 75691

Mailing Address: Tatum Housing Authority PO Box 1066

~ tum, TX 75691

'"'II business please call: 903-947-6464 Fax: 903-947-3230

Office

Executive Director:

Beverly Haden

Office Hours

Monday -Wednesday

8:00- 12:00

1:00- 4:00

Suggestions/ Comments /Complaints Form

Date: _____________

To: Tatum/Beckville Housing Authority

This form may be filled out and dropped by our office at any

time. We will take every issue seriously and respond to all

forms returned

TATUM HOUSIN AUTHORITY

Date: July 10, 2017

To: All Tenants

From: Beverly Haden, Executive Director

Subject: HUD PRE-REAC INSPECTION SCHEDULED

Date: MONDAY July 17, 2017 Beginning@ 10:00 A.M.

PRE-REAC INSPECTION

Mr. Bruce McNatt, UPCS Inspector will be here Monday, July 17, 2017 to conduct physical inspections of the Tatum Housing Authority. This inspection is to ensure that the property's housing is decent, safe, sanitary and in good repairs. Make sure that your apartment is CLEAN and READY FOR INSPECTION. I must remind you that there is not supposed to be anything in front of your windows that is taller than the bottom of the window. If you have anything in front of your windows, then it needs to be moved. All what knots in window sills must be moved so we can check the windows opening and closing. The Call to Aide Strings must be visible and hanging to the floor. Please do not have the Call to Aide Strings blocked. Doors cannot be blocked.

You do not have to be present for this inspection; however, he and I will enter the apartment and do the inspection.

I will be making my own notes as to the condition of each apartment. These notes will go into your files, so please make sure everything is clean so that the inspector can do his job.

Please review the list below and make sure your apaiiment is I compliance:

1. YARD The area around your apaiiment is called the site. Your apartment, parking space, and YARD must be clean of all trash including broken bottles and cigarette Butts.

2. HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET Do not store ANYTHING in your water heater or air conditioner closet.

3. Sinks and Showers and commodes must BE CLEAN not be stopped up

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4. MILDEW All MILDEW must be removed from everything in the bathroom, walls, windows, kitchen, interior and exterior door.

5. BLOCKED WINDOWS AND DOORS. You cannot have anything blocking the windows and doors.

6. TRIPPING HAZARDS. All tripping hazards must be removed-cords, cable lines, etc.

7. STOVES must work and be clean. When you tum on a burner it must come on instantly. If it does not, that means that you have something stopping up the burner and you must clean it so that it works correctly.

8. REFRIGERATORS should be clean and not be damaged. The rubber gasket around the refrigerator should be intact, clean, no rips or tears

9. INFESTATION. Please report to Office for treatment. Check your water heater closet and A/C closet and make sure all dead bugs are removed.

10. SMOKE DETECTORS will be checked. Ifyour smoke detector is missing, you will be charged $75.00.

11. VENT-A-HOOD must work. Make sure filter is clean. 12. LIGHTS must come on. Please replaced burned out bulb. 13. FAUCETS Report dripping faucets. 14. CLOHES DRYER Make sure your clothes dryer is properly vented.

I"""\ 15. DOORKNOBS and LOCKS should work. When you close the door, it should stay shut when you pull the doorknob. Make sure if the bathroom door has a lock that it works.

16. DOORS AND WALLS should not have peeling paint, holes in them, or art drawn by your Child.

17. WINDOWS. No cracks. When you raise the window it should stay up. Locks on the windows should work. The screens on the WINDOWS must lock and not have holes in them.

18. LIGHT SWITCHES AND PLUGS should work. The cover plates should not be cracked or missing.

19. GFI PLUGS. That's the plug around your sinks and washing machine. Make sure this plug works.

20. SCREEN DOORS must be clean and the handle must work when the door closes.

21. SEWER CAPS in your yard must have the lids on them. 22. PORCHES must be clean.

Your cooperation in this matter is really appreciated. Tatum Housing Authority Staff