Held At: City Hall Council Chambers 94 Washington Street Hoboken, New Jersey

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1 X SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD : Wednesday OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING : July 2, 204 AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HOBOKEN : 7:05 p.m X Held At: City Hall Council Chambers 94 Washington Street Hoboken, New Jersey B E F O R E: Carmelo G. Garcia, Executive Director Chairwoman Dana Wefer Vice Chair David Mello Commissioner Robert Davis, III Commissioner Jean Rodriguez Commissioner James Sanford Commissioner David Dening A P P E A R A N C E S: CHARLES P. DAGLIAN, ESQ. Attorney for the Board PHYLLIS T. LEWIS CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTER CERTIFIED REALTIME REPORTER Phone: (732) of 24 sheets Page to of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

2 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. We are going 4 For the record, it was transmitted to 2 to call this meeting to order. 2 City Hall on Monday for posting, and we were told 3 Please stand and salute the flag. 3 that it would be posted in accordance with that. 4 (Pledge of Allegiance recited) 4 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: It's not posted. 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Can we please take 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. 6 the roll call for a quorum? 6 So there is only one item on our agenda 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 7 tonight. That is the consideration of expanding the 8 Commissioner Dening? 8 contract for special counsel. 9 COMMISSIONER DENING: Here. 9 If we can start with a motion and a 0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 0 second to put it on the floor for discussion. Commissioner Sanford? VICE CHAIR MELLO: Motion. 2 COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Here. 2 COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Second. 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 3 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. 4 Commissioner Mello? 4 So this afternoon, things took an 5 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Present. 5 interesting turn, and I would like to discuss those 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 6 briefly. 7 Commissioner Rodriguez? 7 First, I would like to put on the 8 COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ: Here. 8 record why I support expanding special counsel's 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Chairwoman 9 contract to include personnel issues. 20 Wefer? 20 The Housing Authority recently 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Here. 2 underwent a pretty severe crisis, a simple 22 Commissioner Burrell and Commissioner 22 administrative task of changing the bank 23 Davis are absent at this time, but I understand that 23 signatories, which should be done routinely at the 24 they are both on their way. 24 reorganization meeting, somehow snowballed into a 25 I would like to advise those present 25 situation where employees weren't being paid, 3 that notice of this Special Meeting of the Housing 5 vendors weren't being paid, and landlords, who are 2 Authority of the City of Hoboken has been provided 2 under our Housing -- our Housing program, were not 3 to the public in accordance with the provisions of 3 compensated on time. 4 the Open Public Meetings Act. 4 At our reorganization meeting, we 5 Notice of this Special Meeting has -- 5 should have been presented with a resolution to 6 that is scheduled for July 2nd, 204 was sent to 6 change the bank signatories. At every 7 the -- was published in The Hoboken Reporter on 7 reorganization, there are certain housekeeping items 8 Saturday, June 28th, and The Record on Monday, June 8 that we have to do. 9 30th, and it was also transmitted to the bulletin 9 For example, we need to set up the 0 board at City Hall. 0 subcommittees, and we need to advertise our meetings I direct the minutes of this meeting to for the coming year, and changing the signatories to 2 state that I have announced that the adequate notice 2 the bank should be one of those routine issues, but 3 of this meeting has been given as required by the 3 it didn't happen this time, and I think that that 4 Open Public Meetings Act. 4 was probably a mistake. I think maybe somebody just 5 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: I'd like a point 5 overlooked that. 6 of order, please. 6 But what happened was at some point 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Yes, Ms. Mason. 7 someone realized that we needed to change the bank 8 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Thank you, 8 signatories, because on May 3st, PNC faxed the 9 Chairman. 9 Housing Authority their resolution for what we 20 I would like to put on the record that 20 needed to do. So sometime between when the Board 2 it is not posted at City Hall on the bulletin board 2 met in May and when PNC faxed that resolution over 22 as required by the Open Public Meetings Act. 22 to us, somebody realized that there was a mistake, 23 Thank you. 23 and we had to change the bank signatories. 24 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Thank you, 24 And I think the way things should have 25 Ms. Mason. 25 proceeded from there is that the Board should have 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 2 to 5 of 48 2 of 24 sheets

3 6 been alerted to that fact. Somebody should have 8 of parallels to the procurement issues as to why we 2 come to the Board and said, "Hey, there was a 2 originally authorized the contract with Manfredi & 3 mistake. We need to have a Special Meeting and 3 Associates. 4 correct this." 4 The same issues that we saw on 5 And if we had taken that course of 5 procurement and the issues that are now reflected in 6 action, the checks may still have been five or six 6 our official audit are basic administrative tasks 7 days late, but it wouldn't have become a full blown 7 that should be taken care of routinely. For 8 crisis. So the fact that that didn't happened is 8 example, going out to bid. If we are going to be 9 really what snowballed a very basic administrative 9 spending more than seventeen-five -- $7,500, 0 issue into an actual crisis. 0 insuring the companies that we think have State Instead, the actions taken by the contracts actually have State contracts, insuring 2 Housing Authority, instead of coming to the Board, 2 that emergency repairs are procured properly, and 3 included hiding the issue from the Board, waiting 3 that all necessary paperwork is provided to the 4 until the Housing voucher checks were already two 4 Board, letting the Board know when a not-to-exceed 5 weeks late -- almost two weeks late to put the item 5 amount is being approached on a contract, and 6 on the agenda, putting forward a highly flawed 6 letting the Board know when a contract has run out. 7 resolution that had to be tabled because it would 7 The common theme between these issues, 8 have given the Executive Director the sole 8 the procurement issues and the banking crisis that 9 authority -- the authority to sign checks in mine 9 we just went through, is a failure to perform very 20 and Commissioner Mello's names, representing to the 20 simple and routine administrative tasks. And so I 2 Board and Chair that that resolution tracked the 2 supported expanding the reso -- expending the 22 language of the bank resolution when it didn't, and 22 contract with Manfredi & Associates, our special 23 failing to respond to inquiries from Commissioners 23 counsel, to include the personnel issues, because I 24 concerning the contact information for our PNC 24 think that the Housing Authority deserves better 25 account executive and also prior resolutions that 25 than to be limping along from crisis to crisis and 7 the Housing Board -- that the Housing Authority has 9 constantly putting out fires. 2 used to keep track of base signatories. 2 At 4:30 this afternoon, we were 3 I also think it is also worth noting 3 transmitted a letter from HUD, and in that letter 4 that by the time the checks were put in my hand, 4 HUD said that they had reviewed our procurement for 5 some of them were already 2 days -- almost two 5 special counsel. There are parts of the letter that 6 weeks late, and nobody alerted the Board to that 6 aren't clear. There are parts that are outright 7 issue. 7 incorrect. 8 (Commissioner Davis present) 8 For example, there are categories about 9 All of the missteps that moved the 9 seven documents that they say were not provided, but 0 Housing Authority from simply not changing the bank 0 were. So my feeling is that there is probably a signatories and being able to handle that quickly misunderstanding, and we need to go back to them and 2 and efficiently and had it snowballed into the full 2 provide them -- point out the documents that I have 3 blown crisis were very simple administrative steps 3 already provided to them and provide them again, and 4 that should have been taken. 4 also see what we need to do to move forward, because 5 And I spent a great deal of my time 5 I believe that the Housing Authority has fundamental 6 over the last week and a half calling PNC Bank reps, 6 issues that have been going on for a while. The 7 working my way up the chain, pleading with the PNC 7 procurement issues and the banking crisis are 8 Bank rep to come into Hoboken to allow us to move 8 symptoms of a larger problem of things not getting 9 along changing the signatories quicker, and he was 9 done that we need to get done, and so we need to 20 great. He did come in when I asked him to, but 20 right the ship. 2 those were all administrative tasks that I had to 2 That said, because in light of the HUD 22 take on myself because they were not being done by 22 letter from this afternoon, I am going to move that 23 the Housing Authority. 23 we table this motion while the Board pursues its 24 When I look at what happened with the 24 remedies. 25 banking crisis over the last few weeks, I see a lot 25 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Second to that 3 of 24 sheets Page 6 to 9 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

4 0 2 motion. CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay, Director. 2 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: Can I have a 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Now, first 3 question? 3 of all, I guided you, and you didn't trust me on the 4 COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ: Yes. 4 fact that I said, every year it is required for a 5 Go ahead. 5 bank resolution to be authorized that the Board has 6 MR. DAGLIAN: It is still open for 6 authorized you and the new signatories to be added 7 discussion. 7 on to the bank account, and that did not -- 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Yes. 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay, Director. 9 MR. DAGLIAN: Commissioner Davis has a 9 Thank you -- 0 question. 0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- COMMISSIONER DAVIS: What is going on happen -- that did not -- excuse me -- 2 here? 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- thank you for 3 I am curious as to your response as to 3 your advice. I'm not interested in getting into a 4 what she's talking about. I have read the s, 4 back and forth -- 5 but what do you have to say on this matter? 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- I am not 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Thank you, 6 done, Chairwoman. I have the floor -- 7 Commissioner Davis, for the opportunity. 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- at this meeting. 8 Let me first start by saying that 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- Madam 9 clearly certain information that Ms. Wefer, 9 Chair, I have the floor as per Commissioner Davis' 20 Chairwoman Wefer has shared has been misconstrued. 20 question -- 2 There was no bank crisis. I clearly 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Actually the Chair 22 guided the Chairwoman with respect to the bank 22 grants the floor, so you no longer have the floor. 23 resolution that last year was done in July of 203, 23 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- so, 24 the prior year in August of 202, which I asked my 24 again, I will say administrative assistant to produce for the 25 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: The motion -- Commissioners, which you will be receiving in a memo 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- I will 2 style with all of those resolutions. 2 say for the record -- 3 This was a corporate resolution that 3 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- the motion on the 4 the bank required. I spoke to the bank 4 floor is whether we should table the -- 5 representative, Mr. George Coblez, as well as the 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- Madam 6 branch manager, Eli, with the business banking. At 6 Chair, you shared some misinformation -- 7 no time, at no time was a check issued to anyone, so 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- the motion on the 8 in a story that ran in The Hudson Reporter about, 8 floor is whether we should table this resolution 9 Chairwoman Wefer, you said, banks would not accept 9 until further -- 0 the checks issued to HHA for the -- 0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- Madam CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director, I don't Chair, there was some misinformation here, and -- 2 think -- 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- 4 because -- 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- it's appropriate 6 to be quoting newspaper articles -- 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- of the 8 signatories -- 9 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- I also wasn't 20 quoted in that -- 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: -- okay, Madam 22 Chair -- okay, Madam Chair, I'm only quoting what 23 the story stated, and clearly there were no checks 24 issued, because you had the checks. You held onto 25 them until that Friday, okay? Let's be clear. 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- further notice, 3 and there is a second -- 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- and I am 5 correcting those lies, okay? 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Director -- 7 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Poll the question, 8 please. 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: I'm 20 correcting those lies. 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Director, please 22 call the question. 23 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Okay. 24 Again, Madam Chair, I know you want to be rude with 25 me and disrespectful -- 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 0 to 3 of 48 4 of 24 sheets

5 4 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director, you can floor -- 2 speak during the public portion, but this is not the 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- excuse 3 appropriate time -- 3 me, Chairwoman -- 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- I'm not 4 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- you are being 5 trying to do that. I was asked -- I was asked a 5 instructed to call the question -- 6 question, and I am giving my answers to you and the 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- 7 Board of Commissioners, and you continue to try to 7 Chairwoman, I am -- 8 censor me because I am telling you the truth -- 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- by the Chair -- 9 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- I have not 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- 0 censored you at all. You were more than free -- 0 correcting -- I understand, I'm correcting -- for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- You are. the record -- 2 You are censoring me -- 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- the Chair granted 3 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Director, please 3 the floor -- 4 call the vote -- 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- I 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- let me 5 understand. I'm correcting -- 6 answer the question -- 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- poll the 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- please call the 7 question. 8 vote. 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- for the 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- the 9 record, you will not let me question was CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director, you can 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: There is a motion 2 correct the record during the public portion. 22 and a second on the floor EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- answer 23 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: the question. 24 pertaining to Chairwoman, I am answering the question 25 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- call the vote. 25 for the Commissioner. Commissioner Davis asked a 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- so, 7 question of what -- 2 Commissioner Davis, the bottom line: HUD has 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- all right. And I 3 stated -- 3 have -- you are no longer recognized. 4 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. 4 Call the question. 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- what the 5 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- you 6 Chairwoman did in her actions and the Board was 6 recognized me -- 7 invalid, improper, and that is why you are being 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- I have had to ask 8 asked to table this resolution. That is the 8 you to call the question about seven times now. 9 memorandum that you received today that the 9 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- it is a 0 Chairwoman was advised would be coming and should 0 point of order for me to answer the question. not sign a contract. CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Call -- Director, 2 You disregarded the orders of HUD -- 2 call the question. 3 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Again, a 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- you 4 point of order -- 5 signed that contract, and you put other 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Are you refusing to 6 Commissioners at risk with what the Housing 6 call the question? 7 Authority has told you -- 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- a point 8 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Could we please poll 8 of order -- 9 the question? 9 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director, call the 20 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- a point 2 question -- 2 of order. The Board Secretary is asking for a point 22 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- so 22 of order to finish answering Mr. Davis' question general counsel, again CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Director, are you 24 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- Director, call 24 refusing to call the question? 25 the question. There is a motion and a second on the 25 Okay. I'm going to call the vote then. 5 of 24 sheets Page 4 to 7 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

6 8 20 The question before us is whether we portion. 2 should table the resolution until further notice. 2 Director, would you like me to add your 3 Commissioner Dening? 3 name to the public portion? 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: So, again, 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Madam 5 you continue to cut me off without an explanation to 5 Chair, at this point, I will make my decision as we 6 the Board of Commissioners. 6 go. 7 COMMISSIONER DENING: Yes. 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Are you 8 Ms. Braxton. 9 guys going to allow that? Is that the -- 9 MS. BRAXTON: I am telling you, really 0 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Commissioner 0 ignorant. Sanford? Arlette Braxton, 30 Jackson Street. 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- 2 First of all, I want to start off by 3 direction you're taking from the Chairwoman? 3 saying how ignorant you are to our Director. 4 COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Yes. 4 And you know what? 5 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: This is not right. 5 It is about time for you to stop, I 6 VICE CHAIR MELLO: This is to table. 6 mean, because you're really -- oh, my God, I can't 7 COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ: Well, can't -- 7 even believe this. 8 excuse me, Chairwoman. Why can't Mr. Garcia -- 8 And the other thing is the $30,000 that 9 Garcia finish the -- 9 you want to spend on legal services, you need to 20 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Why can't I 20 spend on our protection. 2 finish? Why can't I finish? 2 A VOICE: Arlette, use the mike. 22 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: It is totally 22 MS. BRAXTON: But there's nobody inappropriate for a Board meeting A VOICE: That's okay. 24 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: No, it's 24 MS. BRAXTON: Okay. The $30,000 that 25 not you are wasting on legal services should go toward 9 (Audience yelling and screaming) 2 the police that we don't have. We have no security, 2 VICE CHAIR MELLO: The question's been 2 so you don't give a damn because if you did, you 3 polled -- 3 worry about that instead of trying to find out if 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: You made 4 Mr. Garcia is going in the pocket. 5 allegations -- you made allegations and put them on 5 And as far as the checks are concerned, 6 the record -- 6 if Mr. Garcia had the checks, why couldn't you just 7 THE AUDIENCE: Follow the leader -- 7 write your name on it? 8 THE AUDIENCE: Let him answer -- 8 Why couldn't Dave just write your name 9 VICE CHAIR MELLO: He spoke for seven 9 on it? 0 minutes. 0 Because you could have wrote your name COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Yes, table the on all of those checks, and then get the signa -- 2 motion. 2 hum -- the stamped signature. It was just that 3 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Commissioner Mello? 3 simple. 4 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Yes. 4 But what did you do? 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Commissioner 5 You held those checks, so nobody got 6 Rodriguez? 6 paid, to make Mr. Garcia look like he's the bad guy. 7 COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ: No. 7 But it is not him, it is you. 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Commissioner Davis? 8 You know, the bottom line is you are a 9 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: No. 9 royal -- oh, my God, I would say it, but, you know, 20 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Chairwoman Wefer 20 I am going to be nice about it, okay? But you have 2 votes yes. 2 so much hatred for our Housing Authority, why the 22 The motion is -- the resolution is 22 hell are you here? 23 tabled until further notice. 23 THE AUDIENCE: She's running for Fourth 24 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Motion carries. 24 Ward. 25 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. The public 25 MS. BRAXTON: I mean -- she's running 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 8 to 2 of 48 6 of 24 sheets

7 22 24 for Fourth Ward? And not for nothing, Mr. Dening, and 2 Who's going to vote for her? 2 Mr. Sanford, you guys sit there, and you obviously 3 Because, you know, we'll keep it out. 3 know that this is wrong. They are not letting the 4 You know, really, I mean, that's really sad. 4 Executive Director give you answers that you so also 5 And as long as you have been here, 5 state that you want, but it is okay because Mr. 6 David, you know that, I mean, you could have -- they 6 Mello and Ms. Wefer are saying "Call the vote," it's 7 could have done it. You could have signed the 7 okay. 8 checks, and then later did the signature, if it 8 Why don't you guys stand up for 9 really is that bad. Because as far as I remember, 9 yourselves and what you guys are supposed to -- 0 you needed two signatures on a check. 0 MS. BRAXTON: Because they are puppets. Mr. Garcia couldn't sign your name on a MS. REYES: -- you guys really know 2 check, okay? He couldn't sign her name on a check, 2 like whether you want us to believe that you are 3 so you had to have two signatures. One person may 3 really not their puppets? 4 be stamped, not both of you. 4 You show us at every meeting 5 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: Yes. 5 consistently that that is all you're doing. You're 6 MS. BRAXTON: So what the hell is the 6 yessing whatever Mr. Mello and Ms. Wefer states -- 7 problem? 7 says, and it honestly doesn't make you guys look 8 What's the problem? 8 good when you are doing that. 9 Her. And, of course, her -- your 9 Now, I just have a question, and I 20 goonies, because that is what they are, goonies, 20 don't know if the Executive Director is barely able 2 okay? 2 to speak, maybe Ms. Rodriguez or Ms. Davis can 22 Whatever you say, and it is actually 22 answer, because I know the rest won't answer me. 23 not even you. You are another goonie. It is what 23 But isn't it against the law to remove 24 David says. 24 checks from a Housing Authority? Take them with 25 That's it. Thank you. 25 you, have them in their possession for over a week 23 (Applause) 25 away from the Housing Authority, and then come back 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Okay. Ms. Reyes? 2 and say that there was a crisis? 3 (Audience talking at once.) 3 So if you had them for a week, you 4 MS. BRAXTON: I don't care. I don't 4 obviously had the chance to review them and notice 5 care. 5 that they were actually past due, and maybe have 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: May I have 6 placed a call back, if Mr. Garcia wasn't answering, 7 the list to sign up, please? 7 to direct the Commissioner to call the Special 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: I will put your name 8 Meeting, just like we are here every other week, to 9 on it. 9 say, Look, I found some things that were outdated, 0 MS. BRAXTON: That's a damn shame -- 0 and maybe we should get back into a Special Meeting EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Excuse me? to address this, instead of having a Special Meeting 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: I'll put your name 2 to table things that you guys obviously know are 3 on it. 3 being done illegally? 4 MS. BRAXTON: -- that he wouldn't 4 So that is my question: Was it illegal 5 sign -- 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Okay. 7 MS. REYES: Barbara Reyes, 3 8 Harrison. 9 You know, it is so funny how Ms. Wefer 20 sits here today to say how a big crisis happened. 2 We all sit back and remember at that 22 meeting, she caused this crisis. 23 THE AUDIENCE: That's right. 24 MS. REYES: This crisis was caused by 25 them, by the majority. 5 or not to remove checks? 6 It is okay for any Commissioner or 7 Chairwoman or Chairman to remove checks from the 8 Housing Authority's premises? 9 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: I don't know if it 20 is illegal, Darling, but I never kept them that 2 long. No. 22 MS. REYES: Okay. No problem. 23 So that was just my question again. 24 And I feel the same way -- I also feel 25 the same way as Ms. Arlette. I am a profound person 7 of 24 sheets Page 22 to 25 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

8 26 28 that feels that we shouldn't have to pay for letter -- 2 security at the Housing Authority, and I have always 2 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 3 said that, but I also feel that if we can spend 3 Councilwoman, this is the letter from Director 4 $30,000 on a lawyer to go personally after someone, 4 Burgos at HUD. 5 then we should spend those $30,000, well worth it, 5 The actual resolution Emil -- 6 on our officers in the Housing Authority. 6 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: You don't have the 7 (Applause) 7 resolution? 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Thank you, 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- Emil, 9 Mrs. Reyes. 9 yeah, he had them and was supposed to give -- 0 Jessica Coco? 0 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: How can counsel MS. COCO: In which private business not have the resolution? 2 would anyone who was going to be audited, even if 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: We -- we were sent 3 their checks were signed or rubber stamped, that is 3 the resolution. 4 just ridiculous. 4 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Then who -- 5 And talking about the 30,000 concerning 5 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: But my understanding 6 the audit, that is very nil in comparison to other 6 was that the Director was going to bring copies for 7 expenditures. For example, $385,000 spent on 7 us. 8 replacing elevator floors in ten elevators. 8 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Commissioner 9 $06,000 for one roof replacement, $652,00 to 9 Dening, would it be too much to ask if I could have 20 renovate three rooms, plus generators. 20 a copy of it, because I am sure the press would like 2 Why were generators bought with no plan 2 to have some, too. 22 for installation? I mean This is not posted at City Hall because 23 (Audience yelling and screaming. 23 I just CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Ms. Coco has the 24 THE AUDIENCE: At all, and I ran 25 floor. 25 through the whole building. 27 MS. COCO: -- there is something 29 (Audience talking at once.) 2 really, really wrong with this, and I agree with the 2 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: This is another 3 special audit, and I have nothing more to say. 3 one of those Special, Special Meetings. 4 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Thank you, Ms. Coco. 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: That is how 5 Ms. Mason? 5 much money they wasted. 6 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Thank you, Madam 6 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: Waste of money. 7 Chairman. 7 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Commissioners, I'm 8 Beth Mason. 8 concerned -- my concern is whether all of the 9 Is it possible that right now I could 9 Commissioners actually understand the issue, because 0 have a copy of that letter from HUD? 0 I am sitting here, and I am like, I don't know the First of all, we have a Xerox machine resolution. There is some crisis. I don't 2 right there. I would like to see what it says. 2 understand the breadth of it or the scope of it, 3 Second: Can I have the agenda, since 3 other than something about checks in two weeks, and 4 it is not posted at City Hall, and Special Meetings 4 I don't know about your business bank. But PNC, a 5 are only about those Special Meeting issues, and I 5 business bank that has an issue of two weeks, I'd 6 would like to actually see what it says. 6 find another bank. 7 Can I have a copy of the resolution 7 And the fact that, you know, this is a 8 that was tabled, which is not here to see, so I 8 Special Meeting, and notice not being put up, and 9 actually can understand what you're -- you're 9 then a letter from HUD. 20 referring to? 20 Is -- is the date on here July 2nd the 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director, can you 2 one that came today? 22 provide that? 22 Was it faxed? 23 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Here you 23 What was it? 24 go. 24 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: It was sent via 25 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Is that the /03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 26 to 29 of 48 8 of 24 sheets

9 30 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: I'm sorry? 32 This is what America is about. It is 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Via . 2 about discussion -- discussing matters in public 3 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: By , okay. 3 session and letting people see how you make 4 Can I copy the cover letter that came 4 decisions. 5 with it, because this has no date on it. 5 So I am at a loss to be able to make 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: It's stamped July 6 more comment than that, but these kind of documents 7 2nd. 7 would be appreciated if they were out here for every 8 VICE CHAIR MELLO: There's a stamp. 8 member of the public to be able to get. 9 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: It was stamped by 9 I know as a Council member, sometimes I 0 us. We did -- 0 need them myself when I come to meetings because, of CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: No -- course, people wait to the last minute to give you 2 VICE CHAIR MELLO: No. That stamp was 2 some information. 3 on the PDF that was attached to the that came 3 So I appreciate it, Madam Chairwoman, 4 today at approximately 4:30. 4 for this information. 5 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Can I have the 5 Thank you. 6 original that was sent? 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Thank you. 7 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: That is it. 7 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Madam Chairwoman, 8 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: There was no cover 8 could I read the two sentences -- three sentences 9 letter? 9 that were sent by Ms. Burgos CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: No. It was sent via 20 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Sure VICE CHAIR MELLO: -- with her ? 22 VICE CHAIR MELLO: I think it was one 22 It said: Good afternoon, Ms. Wefer, 23 sentence. 23 and, Mr. Garcia. 24 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: -- there was no 24 "Please see attached letter. I 25 cover letter. 25 apologies" -- I guess she meant to say 3 (Board members confer.) 33 "Apologize" -- "for the delay and any inconvenience 2 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Interesting, only 2 this may have caused you. 3 because usually on Government documents, it is 3 "If you have any questions, please feel 4 usually in the actual typed part of the letter 4 to call me" -- she must have meant "feel free to 5 instead of a stamp, because it looks like it comes 5 call me." 6 from the Housing Authority, so -- okay. 6 That was it. 7 I am at a loss to be able to make or 7 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: And it is dated 8 ask any additional questions, because I haven't had 8 today? 9 an opportunity to look at this. 9 VICE CHAIR MELLO: It's dated 4:20 0 I was -- my big concern is that when 0 today -- you have a Special Meeting, I would hope that the COUNCILWOMAN MASON: Okay. That's what 2 Commissioners would be fully versed, or the whole 2 I was interested in. 3 purpose of this meeting is to inform people as to 3 Thank you. 4 what you are making a decision on. That is what 4 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Director Garcia? 5 public meetings are about. It is not about a vote. 5 VICE CHAIR MELLO: -- 4:20 p.m. 6 That is not what these are about. They are about 6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Madam 7 public working sessions, so that the public can 7 Chairwoman, and, Commissioners: 8 watch you guys make those decisions -- 8 Once again, we are here addressing 9 (Audience talking at once) 9 miscommunications or what I call lies about what has 20 COUNCILWOMAN MASON: -- excuse me. 20 happened relative to the bank situation. 2 So that the public, including you, I 2 Again, there was no crisis. You held 22 agree, to be able to see what -- how the decision 22 onto the checks, and by the time that we received 23 was being made, and why, and that is about having 23 the checks, no checks had been released. If I had 24 public debate, that you guys debating with whomever 24 received the checks and got the signatories made 25 is there. 25 after you guys passed the resolution that you tabled 9 of 24 sheets Page 30 to 33 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

10 34 at the Regular Meeting, to call a Special Meeting or 36 "Hoboken Housing Authority should rely 2 an Emergency Meeting, that is when everyone was able 2 on the advice of their counsel on these issues." 3 to have vendors paid, as well as the credit union, 3 "Hoboken Housing Authority is required 4 which was the main issue. 4 to also comply with its governing documents 5 But as far as checks being sent via 5 regarding the proper adoption of resolutions. In 6 what that story said, it was incorrect. 6 addition, Hoboken Housing Authority should rely on 7 (Sounds of thunder) 7 the advice of its counsel regarding validity of 8 And that is the great thunder. You 8 recent actions taken by the Board in this matter. 9 know why? It's coming down to haunt us. 9 "Furthermore, in addition, the Hoboken 0 However, let me just say that for the 0 Housing Authority should rely on the advice of its record, again, Madam Chair, you have been on this counsel regarding the validity of recent actions 2 crusade to, you know, deliberately and maliciously 2 taken by the Board." 3 make me look bad, to set me up. You guys are trying 3 They keep reciting that. 4 your best. And listen, you can continue to do what 4 "Based on the limited facts with which" 5 you are doing to try to crucify me. 5 you or "with which we have" provided -- "been 6 I have my rights, and I know what I am 6 provided, our office is unable to ascertain the 7 going to continue to fight for in the diligence of 7 validity of the allegations or to support the 8 doing my job. We have done nothing to date, which 8 justification of the Housing Authority," City of 9 you have alleged in your earlier statement about the 9 Hoboken, "Board, to procure Special Counsel." 20 crisis and administrative mismanagement and things 20 Now, all of this time, no one is talking 2 of that nature. That has not been the case, and you 2 about the funds being wasted here with respect to 22 know that. 22 having to have a stenographer, the fact that to this 23 Yet, you sit here and give a statement 23 day we don't have $30,000 in the budget to cover the 24 about it that is completely false, when you know 24 expense that you are looking to incur. 25 that I clearly laid out the steps of what you should 25 Furthermore, we have advised you that 35 be doing, and I've tried to work with you to let you 37 those are improper actions. It was an illegal 2 know this is how it has been done, or if you want to 2 activity what you did, so you decided to break 3 direct it in your own style, you can do it in that 3 federal law to prove that your allegation that we 4 manner to make it more, you know, feasible for you 4 are violating certain procurement procedures, which 5 and facilitate it. 5 I shared with you, you are going to see in the audit 6 However, to Sonia Burgos' letter, you 6 that during Sandy what we had to manage during that 7 were aware that the Barluth DeMar, the Division 7 process, and we have provided a 48-page response to 8 Director, advised you he never gave you approval to 8 that process of dealing with our Sandy-related 9 go forward with the contract. You were given orders 9 expenditures, and we have shared, and I had the 0 not to sign the contract. 0 conversations about explaining to you what was You went ahead and signed the contract transpiring in the emergency contracts. 2 against HUD's orders and recommendation, and you 2 If there were any missteps, they are 3 knew that this letter was coming, because they told 3 curable. But at no time has there been any 4 that you that they were going to opine on this. 4 malfeasance or impropriety, as you have alleged, to 5 There was a communication between you 5 try to crucify me and shed that light on my 6 and Director Burgos, which she shared with us, she 6 character, and I am appalled that you continue to go 7 shared with me, and you know that, and they told you 7 on this crusade, Madam Chairwoman, and I would only 8 that this letter was coming forward to advise you to 8 implore you and the Board of Commissioners to really 9 stick to following the Federal and State procurement 9 look deep down inside on how this is affecting the 20 laws and to revert to your general counsel of the 20 agency, my performance, distracting us from focusing 2 Housing Authority, and I will recite what it says in 2 on when two elevators are going down in a senior 22 the letter. 22 disabled building "Hoboken Housing Authority is required 23 THE AUDIENCE: Yes. 24 to follow applicable State or local laws on 24 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: -- which 25 procurement and contracting law." 25 you were aware of last night when we had that 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 34 to 37 of 48 0 of 24 sheets

11 38 40 meeting -- that announcement, whatever you can deem transparent 2 (Applause) 2 is not consistent with every meeting infrastructure issues that we are 3 The front page of the website has a 4 dealing with, with the aging, obsolete properties. 4 Special Meeting, something from June and Zimmer. 5 You know that. I have shared that with you and the 5 This Special Meeting, I happened to read -- pick up 6 Board. 6 The Rag and read the editorials and flip, and in a 7 So, again, I ask you to please work 7 two-by-two maybe there was a notice. 8 with the Executive Director to move this agency 8 UNIDENTIFIED VOICE: Two-by-two. 9 forward. Stop with your crusade to try to defame 9 MS. BLANCO: That notice I could not 0 and slander and put out falsehoods and lies against 0 find anywhere in the website. I did not, of course, me. I ask you to please consider doing that, expect substance because the Council doesn't even 2 Chairwoman. That is what I ask you, so that I can 2 get substance. 3 focus on taking care of the lives that I am there to 3 The public has no way of validating 4 serve and the families who need our stewardship and 4 except to dig, dig, and dig some more, and then you 5 leadership to make a difference, Madam Chairwoman. 5 have to risk being beat up. 6 That is what I am asking of you. 6 Why? 7 (Applause) 7 Because no one comes to these meetings, 8 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Motion to adjourn. 8 they are beat up by the administration. You know, 9 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Motion. 9 in many ways with their families and whatnot, and 20 COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Second. 20 they are just tired of it. 2 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Please call the vote 2 (Applause) 22 on the motion to adjourn. 22 I just want to say I don't know exactly 23 MS. BLANCO: I want to speak. 23 what it is about, but I do -- all you need to do is 24 COMMISSIONER DENING: Oh, I'm sorry. 24 read Zimmer's profile, see what she claims she has 25 Yes, she did ask to speak and done, and then read the actual facts, pull the 39 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: All right. Come on 4 facts, read the press, and then pull the facts. 2 up. 3 MS. BLANCO: This will just be brief -- 4 THE REPORTER: What is your name? 5 MS. BLANCO: Melissa Blanco, Park 6 Avenue, Hoboken, New Jersey. 7 I wanted to come, and I wasn't going to 8 come, and then I went to get the information on it 9 from the website, and well -- can you hear me? 0 A VOICE: Yes, Miss. MS. BLANCO: Well, I am going to have 2 to second the Executive Director's ideas on the 3 techniques that are used. 4 One example of what the city does in 5 lying and twisting, and narrating, and you know it 6 appeared by the press and Beth Mason that steps up, 7 and that is part of the city's techniques, but I 8 will move on from that. 9 (Applause) 20 The reason I got my blood up and came 2 is because of the lack of consistency in even 22 notification. Of course, they are not going to tell 23 you what it is about, but they are going to make the 24 legal minimum announcement. But if that 25 announcement, you cannot consider it transparent, if 2 This administration has just been 3 pulling the wool over everyone's eyes in my humblest 4 of opinions. 5 (Applause) 6 I walked out on the street yesterday. 7 One of my long-term neighbors on Hudson has been 8 evicted. There has been many evictions, and I don't 9 even have to keep my ear to the ground to hear that. 0 In my humblest of opinion, if this same group, small group stays in power, and nobody calls 2 them on it, we will not have public housing. We 3 will not have any semblance of affordable housing at 4 all, and we will not even have civil rights because 5 that same group of people will glide you out of our 6 public parts. 7 Thank you. 8 (Applause) 9 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Thank you. 20 Director, please call the vote on the 2 motion to adjourn. 22 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 23 Commissioner Dening? 24 MS. WAITERS: Excuse me COMMISSIONER DENING: Yes. of 24 sheets Page 38 to 4 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

12 42 44 MS. WAITERS: -- I want to be meetings to City Hall. Never in history, but only 2 recognized by the Commissioners and the Executive 2 with Ms. Wefer. Okay? 3 Director, if I might? 3 I want all of this placed on the 4 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: There is a motion on 4 record, because you can try to shut me up and chase 5 the floor already to adjourn. 5 me away when you want, but I ask you nice, and you 6 MS. WAITERS: I just received this that 6 will get the same respect if you respect me as a 7 there's an important meeting, and just as a member 7 member of the public and a Hoboken resident and an 8 of the public and in that bad thunderstorm -- 8 advocate for the city. Okay? 9 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: All right. Go 9 You just gave that woman, and I have no 0 ahead. 0 disrespect for her, seven minutes, and I timed it. MS. WAITERS: -- thank you so much. I deserve the same thing. Okay? 2 My name is Patricia Waiters. 2 Now, with that being said, it is 3 I am sorry to be -- 3 troubling because the public wants to know. You 4 THE REPORTER: Please slow down. 4 have a page here June st, 204, not on page five. 5 MS. WAITERS: Oh, I'm sorry -- 5 Knowing you had the majority of these Commissioners, 6 THE REPORTER: All right. I mean if 6 you still voted for this attorney, which you kept us 7 you want it to be on the record. 7 in the dark and in limbo. 8 MS. WAITERS: -- I'm sorry. The 8 Now, there is another emergency 9 weather is extremely bad. Don't take it as a sign 9 meeting, which is only seven days apart from the 20 of this. 20 last emergency meeting stating to push this lawyer's 2 First, let me apologize to this 2 contract. We don't need this in our city. 22 council, to the body, with the weather being 22 The same thing you going after Mr. 23 extremely bad, I tried every effort to get here. 23 Garcia with, and it is coming up blank. 24 I just received this today from 24 I wish people would stop entertaining 25 the City Clerk, and it is time stamped for all of 25 The Horsie and entertain the real website, and I'll 43 you to see. The meeting was very private. It 45 call the -- like you do, I'm going to give them this 2 wasn't open to the public like it should have been. 2 information and call Washington, DC. Your whole 3 Then they gave me the right website to 3 motive is to attack our Director, and it is not 4 go to only to get the public notice, where you still 4 working. 5 didn't inform the public as to what the meeting is 5 Now, tonight I brought 50 copies to 6 about. 6 make sure everybody can get one. 7 Then on pages one, two to four, I don't 7 Mayer Zimmer's lawsuit was filed before 8 want to go into detail, because I am going to make 8 you was picked, Commissioner; before you was picked, 9 this real brief and condensed. 9 Commissioner, and before you was picked, 0 The next person that asked me what is 0 Commissioner. this about, according to your resolution, you had And if you guys were really smart, you 2 one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine 2 should have excluded yourself. But instead, you 3 very last causes to hire this corporation counsel. 3 jumped on the bandwagon, and you continue to attack 4 The first thing that I would find you 4 Mr. Garcia with her. You see it is wrong. It's all 5 should exclude yourself, Ms. Wefer, because you are 5 wrong. Never in history, never in past practice, 6 a lawyer. I don't know if you have any connection 6 never a Commissioner came in with her ink still wet 7 with this law firm, and for you to make an 7 on her application, serving in the Chair for three 8 emergency, emergency to push them on the agenda for 8 weeks, and simply attack, attack, attack the E.D. 9 a contract, exactly what you are going after him 9 That is all it is. The people are not getting what 20 for, this is disgusting. 20 we deserve. 2 Now, what I want to say, and I am 2 Our civil rights are being violated. 22 speaking on behalf of the senior citizens, my mother 22 You have people like my mother that's in dire need 23 being like 85, sitting outside, and if you think I 23 of emergency, and she give all of that up to give a 24 am lying, this is what we were trying to tell you. 24 lawyer a contract? 25 When you have your own personal agenda to bring the 25 Are you serious? 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM Page 42 to 45 of 48 2 of 24 sheets

13 46 48 Are you serious? C E R T I F I C A T E 2 And if you are really a resident in 2 3 Hoboken, this is a smack in the face. 3 I, PHYLLIS T. LEWIS, a Certified Court 4 We have no confidence in none of you 4 Reporter, Certified Realtime Court Reporter, and 5 because we know Dawn Zimmer put you here, and you 5 Notary Public of the State of New Jersey, do hereby 6 put the cream on the cake when you sat there, when 6 certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate 7 you didn't answer the public why you want to be a 7 transcript of the testimony as taken 8 Commissioner. 8 stenographically by and before me at the time, place 9 and date hereinbefore set forth. 9 You don't know why, but I know why. 0 0 Seven years of coming to these meetings, seven I DO FURTHER CERTIFY that I am neither years, with a Board for the people -- I know how you 2 a relative nor employee nor attorney nor counsel to 2 guys operate. And for you to sit here, and I am 3 any of the parties to this action, and that I am 3 talking facts, you wouldn't even come up and give 4 neither a relative nor employee of such attorney or 4 the public the decency to explain why you want to be 5 counsel, and that I am not financially interested in 5 a Commissioner. Okay? 6 the action. 6 And now we see this tonight. This is 7 s/phyllis T. Lewis, CSR, CRR 7 very disrespectful to us. This is taking a known disregard to our real emergencies, and this is a 9 PHYLLIS T. LEWIS, C.S.R. XI0333 C.R.R. 30XR smack in the face, and I will share this with every 20 Notary Public of the State of New Jersey 20 member of the public that calls Pat Waiters for 2 My commission expires /5/ everything else. 22 Dated: 7/3/4 22 And the only thing I want is fairness 23 This transcript was prepared in accordance with 23 and stop the attacks, the humiliation, the malicious NJ ADC 3: behavior, Dawn Zimmer's motives, stop it with Mr Garcia, because you know what? Your actions are speaking louder than your words, and I'm telling 2 you, after a while your game runs out. 3 Thank you. 4 Good luck, Mr. Garcia. 5 (Applause) 6 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Please call the vote 7 for the motion to adjourn. 8 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Comissioner 9 Dening? 0 COMMISSIONER DENING: Yes. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 2 Commissioner Sanford? 3 COMMISSIONER SANFORD: Yes. 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 5 Commissioner Mello? 6 VICE CHAIR MELLO: Yes. 7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 8 Commissioner Rodriguez? 9 COMMISSIONER RODRIGUEZ: Yes. 20 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: 2 Commissioner Davis? 22 COMMISSIONER DAVIS: Yup. 23 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GARCIA: Chairwoman? 24 CHAIRWOMAN WEFER: Yes. 25 (The meeting concluded at 7:50 p.m.) 3 of 24 sheets Page 46 to 48 of 48 07/03/204 02:43:4 AM

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