Housing Authority of the City of Vineland 
 
SPECIAL MEETING 
Monday, November 4, 2019 
5:05 p.m. 
 
 
The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Vineland was called to order by Chairman Ruiz-Mesa on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. at the office of the Authority located at 191 W. Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, New Jersey 08360. 
 
The following Commissioners were present: 
 
                        Commissioner Chris Chapman 
Commissioner Rudolph Luisi 
Commissioner Alexis Cartagena  (Absent) 
Commissioner Daniel Peretti  
Commissioner Brian Asselta  
Chairman Mario Ruiz-Mesa 
 
Also present were Jacqueline Jones, Executive Director, Wendy Hughes, Assistant Executive Director, Charles W. Gabage, Esquire Ð Solicitor, Rick Ginnetti, Consultant Ð The Brook Group and Gloria Pomales, Executive Assistant. 
 
Chairman Ruiz-Mesa read the Sunshine Law. 
 
New Business:  DÕOrazio Terrace redevelopment anticipated contract negotiations to be discussed in Executive Session. 
 
With no other discussion in related matters the Chairman moved to the Resolutions. 
 
 
 
Resolution #2019-62 
 Resolution to Approve Monthly Expenses 
 
Chairman Ruiz-Mesa stated he reviewed all the bills and recommended payment in the sum of $1,456,367.88.  A motion was made by Commissioner Chapman; seconded by Commissioner Luisi.  The following vote was taken: 
 
Commissioner Chris Chapman  (Yes) 
Commissioner Rudolph Luisi  (Yes) 
Commissioner Alexis Cartagena  (Absent) 
Commissioner Daniel Peretti  (Yes) 
Commissioner Brian Asselta  (Yes) 
Chairman Mario Ruiz-Mesa  (Yes) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Resolution #2019-63 
Executive Session 
 
Chairman Ruiz-Mesa called for a motion to approve Resolution #2019-63.  A motion was made by Commissioner Chapman; seconded by Commissioner Luisi.  Solicitor Gabage stated the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss possible future contract negotiations.  The following vote was taken: 
 
Commissioner Chris Chapman  (Yes) 
Commissioner Rudolph Luisi  (Yes) 
Commissioner Alexis Cartagena  (Absent) 
Commissioner Daniel Peretti  (Yes) 
Commissioner Brian Asselta  (Yes) 
Chairman Mario Ruiz-Mesa  (Yes) 
 
The Regular Meeting closed for Executive Session at 5:06 p.m. 
 
The Regular Meeting reopened at 7:54 p.m. 
 
Rick Ginnetti stated the Board was in closed session to discuss potential contract negotiations with developers at DÕOrazio Terrace. 
 
Mrs. Jones stated meeting dates will be sent out to the Board for January 2020.  Possibly three consecutive Thursday evenings.  The November meeting will be held as scheduled, where the updated  term letter for Kidston and Olivio from Ocean First will be presented.  The December meeting will also be held on its regular scheduled date and time. 
 
Chairman Ruiz-Mesa asked for comments from the press and/or public.  No comments.  No additional comments from Board Members. 
 
With no further business to discuss, Chairman Ruiz-Mesa entertained a motion for adjournment of the Special Meeting.  A motion was made by Commissioner Chapman; seconded by Commissioner Luisi.  The vote was carried unanimously by the Board Members present.  The Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. 
 

Respectfully submitted, 
 
 
 
Jacqueline S. Jones 
Secretary/Treasurer