October 26th Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes of The Regular Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of Champaign County
Thursday, October 26th, 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 3:04 P.M.
   
   Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Commissioner McFarland, Commissioner Obuchowski, Commissioner Salen
   
   Commissioners Absent: Commissioner Turnbull, Commissioner Vanantwerp, Vice Chair Parks
   
   Staff Present: Lily L. Walton, Executive Director, Deputy Director; Miguel Manero, Finance Director; Robyn Dodd, Acting Director of Property Management; Shevone Myrick, Director of HCV Program; Tiffany Robinson, Executive Assistant; Jahlinea Cekander, YouthBuild Program Manager; Stephanie Burnett, MTW &Client Outreach Manager; Vince Andujo, Program Manager; Jean Wingler, Procurement, and IT Manager.
   
   
2. Approval of Agenda
   Commissioner Henry made a motion to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner McFarland 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 August 24th. Commissioner Obuchowski made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner McFarland. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
5. New Business
   
   Approval of MTW 2024 Plan
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approval Commissioner Obuchowski made motion to approve and McFarland Seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Approval to award Bloodhart Consultant Group Proposal and Contract
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner Obuchowski made a motion to approve. McFarland seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Resolution 2023-8 HUD Utility Allowance Schedule for 2024
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve. Obuchowski seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Resolution 2023-9 MTW Local Payment Standards CY-2024
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner McFarland made a motion to approve. Obuchowski seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Resolution 2023-10 Selecting Carlson Bros., Inc. as General Contractor for Steer Place Redevelopment Project
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner Salen a motion for approval. Obuchowski seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Resolution 2023-11 MTW Tiered Flat Rents and Minimum Rents 2024
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner Salen made a motion for approval. Obuchowski seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   Resolution 2023-12 Revised MTW Local Payment Standards
   Chairman Henry called for a motion of approval. Commissioner Obuchowski made a motion of approval. McFarland seconded. All Present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
   
   
6. Executive Director Report
   1. Ms. Walton announced. The champion of the month Katie Difanis & Associate of the Month Angela.
   2. Ms. Walton announced employment updates and openings.
   3. Ms. Walton announced that HACC YouthBuild is an official affiliate of YouthBuild USA.
   4. Ms. Walton gave an update on the All Staff Meeting of October
   5. Ms. Walton gave an update on HACC events done by staff.
   6. Ms. Walton gave an update on conferences HACC staff and Board of Commissioners have partaken in.
      
      
7. YouthBuild Reports
   1. Shevone Myrick; Director of YouthBuild gave an update on YouthBuild and it's newest opening in Urbana, IL
      
      
8. Approval of Financial Reports
   Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve. Chairman Salen made a motion to approve report chairman Obuchowski seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
   No public comment on Non-Agenda Items were made.
   
   
10. Closed Session
    Items (c) & (d) were discussed in closed session.
    
    c. Discussion of purchase or lease of property for use of HACC.
    d. Discussion of purchase/selling of real property to be acquired.
11. Adjournment
    At 3:52 PM, the meeting was adjourned.