Board of Commissioners, Housing Authority of the City of Middletown Meeting
February 9, 2026 · Middletown, CT
Attendees
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Larry Riley
(Chair)
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Ben Bare
(Executive Director)
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Vanessa D'Alessandro-Hartline
(Deputy Director)
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Christine Juraska
(CFO)
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Alex Cohen
(Project Manager)
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Erinn Smolowitz
(Commissioner)
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Regina Regnier
(Commissioner)
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Brian Gartner
(Commissioner)
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Sara Mooney
(Legal Counsel)
✓ Present: 9/9
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larry Riley at 5:02 PM. A quorum was established.
#1
Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by Chair Larry Riley at 5:02 PM. A quorum was established.
#3
Report of the Chairperson
Chair Riley offered brief remarks encouraging safety during the cold weather.
#3
Report of the Chairperson
Chair Riley offered brief remarks encouraging safety during the cold weather.
#4
Report of the Executive Director
Executive Director Ben Bare provided updates including: successful remote-work test; completion of culture work; progress on the cooperation agreement with the City; hiring updates; MTW Supplement changes; receipt of HUD CMR closure letter; tenant commissioner vacancy process; customer service initiatives; voucher issuance challenges; and future development planning.
#4
Report of the Executive Director
Executive Director Ben Bare provided updates including: successful remote-work test; completion of culture work; progress on the cooperation agreement with the City; hiring updates; MTW Supplement changes; receipt of HUD CMR closure letter; tenant commissioner vacancy process; customer service initiatives; voucher issuance challenges; and future development planning.
#5
Summary of Staff Reports
CFO Christine Juraska presented the FY2026 budget, including LIPH and HCV program projections, funding levels, and notable budget changes. No questions were raised.
#5
Summary of Staff Reports
CFO Christine Juraska presented the FY2026 budget, including LIPH and HCV program projections, funding levels, and notable budget changes. No questions were raised.