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Block Island Housing Board approves logo contest prize, discusses website, donations and reissuing legal services RFP
Summary
At the June 24 meeting the board approved up to $200 in prize money for a logo contest, reviewed website progress and donation mechanisms, and said it will reissue a shortened legal-services RFP after receiving no initial responses.
The Block Island Housing Board on June 24 approved funding for a logo contest, reviewed progress on a new website and donation mechanisms, and discussed plans to reissue a legal-services request for proposals after no firms responded to the first release.
The board voted to allocate up to $200 as prize money for a website logo contest, with a suggested split of $150 for first place and $50 for second; the vote was taken by voice. A board member moved the funding and the motion was seconded; members voted "Aye." The board asked for a subcommittee to run the contest and suggested prizes might include modest gift certificates from local businesses.
Board members reviewed website development status: hosting is set up, forms (including a shortened eligibility/interest form) are being developed, and the site designer requested photo releases for images the board previously supplied. The board recommended linking public reports to the site, including the Western and Sampson report and a Roger Williams report so visitors can read independent housing analyses.
On donations, the website consultant suggested adding a PayPal option. Board members discussed Venmo and in-kind donations and agreed the site should accept small cash donations as well as in-kind contributions. The board directed staff to coordinate with the town finance office on implementing a donation mechanism that can accept small gifts and document larger cash or in-kind contributions appropriately.
Regarding legal services, the board received an update that no responses were returned to the initial RFP. The board chair said he had shortened and simplified the RFP to a three- to five-page submission requirement and sent it to the town manager for review; the board plans to reissue the RFP and request responses by July 18 so the board can secure legal counsel for sales, rentals and deed/resale provisions.
Other routine business included approving meeting minutes from April and May and the financial reports for April and May by voice vote. The meeting concluded after brief discussion of closed-session needs and adjournment.
Ending: The board approved a modest prize fund for a logo contest, endorsed continued website development and donation options, and will reissue a shortened legal-services RFP to secure counsel ahead of upcoming sales/rental and deed-related decisions.
