CHRC Commissioners

Jane Eve Rayburn, Chairperson

Thomas Sneed, Vice Chairperson

Jadonna Secrest, Commissioner

Andre’ Martin, Commissioner

Jeffrey Lowrey, Commissioner

CHRC Staff

Trent Ogilvie, Executive Director

Marsha Vick, Property Manager

Conitha Howell, Executive Assistant

Bria Johnson, Office Assistant

Brian Lovell, Maintenance Director

Dona Anderson, Resident Services

Cassie Burns, Front Receptionist

Michael Armstrong, Maintenance

Tim Kennedy, Maintenance

James Polk, Maintenance

Mark Moore, Maintenance

Stan Brzozowski, Maintenance

Quinton Jones, FSS Coordinator

Columbia Housing and

Redevelopment

February 2016

A NOTE FROM TRENT OGILVIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO

CHRC Residents,

We hope that you are enjoying the blessings of life. Thank you for taking the opportunity to read and review this newsletter that proves great information for all CHRC residents. There are a lot of great things happening at CHRC to improve your life and our apartments. We submitted our Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) tax credit application to the Tennessee Housing and Development Agency (THDA) earlier this month. Hopefully, once we get this application approved, we will secure the necessary funds to begin the long anticipated renovations in Southern Hills and Creekside starting in 2017. These renovations consist of complete renovation of the apartment interior, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, and other improvements. This is phase one of the renovations and phase two will include Oakwood, Northridge, and Northridge Annex. There are more exciting details to come about how these renovations will improve the quality of life for you and all the residents of CHRC. Please be reminded that no residents will be displaced or have your rent increased, as a result of RAD. However, a renovation project of this size will require relocation within available apartments at CHRC. You will receive prior notice about this plan once we get to that point in the process, which will be toward the end of 2016.

In other news, CHRC changed our pest control and housekeeping inspection process to ensure that all apartments receive the necessary attention to address any specific problems. Our Property Manager, Maintenance Director, and pest control technician are making an assessment of each apartment to identify any deficiencies that exist. If your apartment failed the housekeeping inspection, you will receive notification of this stating the reason for the failure. In some cases, if your housekeeping violations are severe, then you will receive an eviction notice from our office. All apartments are being inspected to address poor housekeeping and any pest infestation that exist. Please let this be your official warning that poor housekeeping, unsanitary conditions, pest infestations, and other conditions that affect the health, safety, and welfare of our residents will not be tolerated. It is important that you clean your apartment on the inside and outside to ensure that you do not fail the housekeeping inspection. Our maintenance team will conduct housekeeping and preventive maintenance reviews when they complete work orders to identify any necessary issues that need to be addressed. CHRC is working to prepare for the new HUD regulations regarding Housing Quality Standards and Smoke Free Housing. Your cooperation with these changes are appreciated. We are working to make sure that CHRC is still “A Great Place to Be”.

Trent Ogilvie, CHRC CEO

• If you are a parent of a school age child, & the child doesn’t attend school .It’s a lease violation. • You may qualify for an exemption of the $14.00 sanitation fee that is listed on your Columbia Power and

Water Bill…If you are 65 years of age and older or disabled and receiving social security. Call Dona today for more Information!

• Dona at Resident Services will help you do a resume if you are looking for a job. Call me for details. • May 2016, Do you have ALL A’s for the entire school year? You are a STAR STUDENT! Call the OFFICE • School is almost out and the kids may need a place to go! Call the Boys and Girls Club 931-490-9401

for information on the application process. • CHRC will have one or two days per week set aside each week in June and July for the kids. This will

consist of feeding them lunch, games and more! • Public Transportation is in our area: Call 931-379-2907 for details…Van comes around each hour. • If you are housing animals and do not have a pet lease…that is a lease violation. • You can Schedule a BUDGETING AND HOUSEKEEPING CLASS. Call Dona today to schedule • March 17th at 3:00, Nominations/Election for Resident Service Council for 2016-2018 year, come to office. • Vinegar and Baking Soda can clean

If you want some good tips for cleaning your home this may help you..

Start with the Kitchen: Mop the floor, clean the exteriors of appliances, Wipe the counters and cabinet doors.

Clean the Bathroom: Use general-purpose spray cleaners or mix vinegar and water to scrub.

Dust Furniture and Shelves: Dust from furniture & problem areas. Furniture spray or vinegar/water for cleaning.

Mop/Sweep Hard-Surface Floors: Mopping is one of the most inexpensive ways to keep your home clean.

Sweep Front Entry and Steps: Don't forget to give your entryways a little attention every week.

Make sure you listen for the Code Red Callouts (Calls and Text) for reminders for Inspection and Pest

Control…Not sure about when we will be there…Feel FREE to call the Office for the schedule at 931-388-5203

Be Sure to Call the Office If you Have a New Number

1. Call 1-855-603-4911 for the latest on Job Openings

2. March 1st is Election Day………………………...….

3. March is NUTRITION Month… ………. • March 1st…. pay your rent, come into the office, and pick up fruit or snack bars • March 2nd… pay your rent, come into the office, and pick up fruit or snack bars • March 17……………… DID you move to CHRC in Jan, Feb or March???

This is for you! Come to CHRC on March 17th for the Welcome Wagon Milk/Cookies, Muffins and More Day from 3:30 to 4:30 for door prizes, snacks, information, tours and more! For the whole family!

4. March 28th-29th is ……KIDS…… • March 28th and 29th….we will have some fun filled days for the kids! Don’t

Miss out! Drop them off and leave them! 10:00-1:00 (Lunch will be provided) Don’t miss out on all the games & prizes , bunny hop (sack racing), relay racing, NAHRO poster contest “12 national winners receive $100.00 dollar gift cards…Grand Prize winner trip to Washington DC with a family member” Bring the kids out and let them have two days of FUN with us while on Spring Break

Welcome Wagon Meet and Greet……Next Welcome Wagon Day for New Residents that moved into CHRC in January, February and March will be held on March 17th at 3:30 at the Office

Month of Love BMI and Blood Pressure Checks was held on February 11th. LOVE your heart! Thank you to all those that participated!

A Healthy Heart is Important! Sponsored by: Maury Regional Health Foundation

Graduation is approaching in a few months for several individuals……If you are graduating let us know! We want to congratulate you! COLLEGE, HIGH SCHOOL, GED (We want to hear from you)…Call the office today and ask for Dona if you need information about GED classes. Call 490-3811 for information on GED (Project Learn/Adult Education)

Congrat’s to ANDREW! You did it! ….HARD WORK PAYS OFF!

We CARE about EVERYONE’S EDUCATION…A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE! • Are you ages 5-18? • Send in an ESSAY to CHRC. One full page minimum • Tell us WHAT DOES HOME MEAN TO YOU AT Columbia Housing & Redevelopment • Deadline to receive the essay is March 31st 2016 • Winner will be announced in April Newsletter • Prizes will be given out to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place contestants

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Pest Control Schedule Orkin will come the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of every month using the following schedule for the communities of CHRC: March 2016 2nd Tuesday 200 Dyer – 306 Dyer

(46 Units) 100 Paul Craft – 134 Paul Craft

3rd Tuesday 201 Aldridge – 211 Aldridge

(45 Units) 100 Richardson – 239 Richardson

Inexpensive & Effective Cleaning Supplies (Vinegar & Baking Soda)

Tile/Showers/ Floors Sinks Stove Eyes Oven

March 25th (No School Good Friday)

March 28th through April 1st

Watch how you are driving and watch the kids!

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Don’t Forget to bring the KIDS to the Creekside Community Center ( 108 East Willow Street).

See you on the 28th and 29th for

some fun.