Scranton Housing Authority 11-2-26

The Scranton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meeting was held November 2, 2026. The Executive Director reported progress on Valley View Terrace renovations, including window installation complete and framing, drywall, and HVAC work underway. The Valley View camera project was completed and paid; a final payment remained under review. KBA Engineering was awarded a professional architectural and engineering services contract for buildings 9 and 10, with the contract forwarded for signature; an elevator refurbishment RFP was also mentioned. The board asked about paving at Valley View and was told a funding request had been submitted to the city. No board vote on these procurement items is recorded in the transcript.

The board approved the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification. It also approved placing controller David Davitt on permanent status effective August 3, 2026; a motion to place security guard Ethan Reed on permanent status was made and seconded, but the transcript ends before the vote is fully recorded. Financial reporting listed $7,770,367.33 in cash and investments and a housing authority operating deficit of $354,674.97, with Park Gardens showing a positive fund balance of $194,664.39.