July 27th Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes of The Regular Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of Champaign County
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 3:00 P.M.

1. Call To Order and Roll Call
   
   Noting that a quorum of commissioners was present, Chairman Henry called the meeting to order at 3:01 P.M.
   
   Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Vice Chair Parks, Commissioner Obuchowski, Commissioner VanAntwerp, Commissioner Turnbull, and  Commissioner Salen. 
   
   Commissioners Absent: Commissioner McFarland
   
   Staff Present: Lily L. Walton, Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer; Temeka Couch, Deputy Director; Miguel Manero, Finance Director; Robyn Dodd, Acting Director of Housing; Shevone Myrick, YouthBuild Program Manager; Stephanie Burnett, MTW &Client Outreach Manager; Deana Green, Executive Assistant; Vince Andujo, Construction Specialist; Jean Wingler, Procurement and IT Manager. 
   
   Others Present: 
   
   
2. Approval of Agenda
   Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner Parks seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
3. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
   There were no public comments made on Agenda Items Only.
   
   
4. Approval of Minutes
   Chairman Henry announced that the Board of Commissioners would move forward with the approval of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes from June 7th. Commissioner Parks made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner VanAntwerp. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
5. New Business
   
   Resolution 2023-3 Approval to Name Additional Signatories for Hickory Point Bank
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve Commissioner Parks made a motion to approve and VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   Resolution 2023-4 Approval to Name Additional Signatories for Hickory Point Bank Account
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve Commissioner Parks made a motion to approve and VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   Resolution 2023-5 Approval to Name Additional Signatories for Hickory Point Bank Account
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve. Commissioner Parks made a motion to approve, and Turnbull seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   Approval of New Administrative Plan
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve Commissioner Parks made an a motion to approve, and VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed. 
6.  Executive Director Report
   1. Ms. Walton introduced Jennifer Clemons- Furguson, new Deputy Director
   2. Ms. Walton announced the employee of the month Debra Lee
   3. Ms. Walton announced. The champion of the month Jake Skillings
   4. Ms. Walton gave an update on new employees that have been hired.
   5. Ms. Walton gave an update on critical roles still needing to be filled.
   6. Ms. Walton announced work on Youth build permanent home.
   7. Ms. Walton announced the waitlist opening in August.
   8. Ms. Walton gave an update on YB enrollment for the 2023 program.
      
      
7. Departmental Reports
   There were no items that needed to be discussed on the Departmental Reports.
   
   
8. Approval of Financial Reports
   There were no items needed to discuss on the Financial Reports.
   
   
9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
   There were no public comments made on Non-Agenda Items.
   
   
10. Closed Session
    There were items to discuss for the Closed Session that ended at 4:17 pm.
    
    
11. Adjournment
    At 3:56 PM, the meeting was adjourned.