August 25th Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes of The Regular Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of Champaign County
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 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 VanAntwerp, 10 Commissioner McFarland Commissioner Obuchowski, and Commissioner Salen.
   
   Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair Parks and Commissioner Turnbull.
   
   Staff Present: Lily L. Walton, Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer; 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; Darryl Silver, HCV Inspector.
   
   
2. Approval of Agenda
   Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner VanAntwerp 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 25, 2022. Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner VanAntwerp. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
5. New Business
   Approval of Resolution 2022-03:  Approval of Comprehensive Software System RFP.
   
   Commissioner VanAntwerp made a motion to approve the comprehensive software system RFP.  Commissioner Salen seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Adoption and Approval of Strategic Plan. 
   
   Commissioner Salen made a motion to adopt and approve the strategic plan. Commissioner VanAntwerp seconded.  All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed. 
   
   
6. Executive Director Report
   1. Ms. Walton announced the Employee of the Month for July, Ross Dimla.
   2. Ms. Walton announced the Employee of the Month for August, Ines Igartua.
   3. Ms. Walton announced HACC received $475,000 for the HJIIP Grant to serve justice-involved individuals.
   4. Ms. Walton announced the YouthBuild received a United Way Community Essentials grant for $30,000 to help with student supportive services and offer community career training opportunities.
   5. Ms. Walton announced that HACC is actively working on a plan to curb the violence at Oakwood Trace.  This includes additional lighting and security cameras.
   6. Ms. Walton announced HACC has been awarded $385,000 from the County Board Violence Reduction Funding for landlord incentives and supportive services.
   7. Ms. Walton gave an update on upcoming conferences.
   8. Ms. Walton gave an update on Sugar Creek Crossing.
   9. Ms. Walton gave an update on the the EnVision Center.
      
      
7. Departmental Reports
   There were no items needed to discuss on the Departmental Reports.
   
   
8. Approval of Financial Reports
   Miguel Manero, Director of Finance: reviewed the Cash Disbursements & Detail Check List for June and July of 2022, highlighting a few of the larger items. Commissioner VanAntwerp moved to approve June and July of 2022 Cash Disbursements & Detail Check List. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McFarland and Commissioner Salen. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed. 
   
   
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 Closed Session regarding a potential litigation. Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve a closed session.  The motion was seconded by Commissioner VanAntwerp. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
    
    
11. Adjournment
    At 4:08 PM, the meeting was adjourned.