February 23rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes of The Regular Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of Champaign County
Thursday, February 23, 2023, 3:02 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 3:02 P.M.
   
   Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Vice Chair Parks, Commissioner VanAntwerp, Commissioner Obuchowski, Commissioner McFarland, Commissioner Turnbull, and Commissioner Salen.
   
   Commissioners Absent: None
   
   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.
   
   Others Present: Hillary Ortiz, City of Urbana; Charisse Hale, Allecca Consulting
   
   
2. Approval of Agenda
   Vice Chair Parks made a motion to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner Obuchowski 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 February 2023. Commissioner Obuchowski made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner VanAntwerp. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
   
   
5. Baker Tilly Presentation by Chris Tritsis
   
   
6. New Business
   Resolution 2023-01: Approval and Ratification of a Consulting Agreement between the Housing Authority of Champaign County and Allecca Consulting 
   
   Vice Chair Parks made a motion for the Approval and Ratification of a Consulting Agreement between the Housing Authority of Champaign County and Allecca Consulting. Commissioner VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   
7. New Business 
   Approval of Company Vehicle Policy
   
   Commissioner McFarland made a motion for the Approval of Company Vehicle Policy.  Vice Chair Parks seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   
8. Executive Director Report
   1. Ms. Walton announced the YB Student of the Month for February is Brian Chelsey. 
   2. Ms. Walton announced Employee of the Year was James Zielinski.
   3. Ms. Walton announced the Leaders of the Year were Miguel Manero and Stephanie Burnett. 
   4. Ms. Walton announced Champion of the Month is Al'Kela Ervin.
   5. Ms. Walton gave an update on the renovations at Oscar Steer Place.
   6. Ms. Walton gave highlights on Maple Grove Innovations.
   7. Ms. Walton announced Commissioner Salen earned NAHRO commissioner Certification.
   8. Ms. Walton announced FSS Grant Awarded.
   9. Ms. Walton announced HACC is working with the Nelrod Company on Organizational Assessments.
   10. Ms. Walton gave an update on YB / Pioneer Building is almost completed.
   11. Ms. Walton announced she was appointed to Champaign Police Dept.
   12. Ms. Walton announced she attended the Rental Housing Support Program meeting with Aaron Ammons.
   13. Ms. Walton announced Temeka Couch presented at the landlord seminar.
       
       
9. Departmental Reports
   There were no items needed to discuss on the Departmental Reports.
   
   
10. Approval of Financial Reports
    There were no items needed to discuss on Financial Reports.
    
    
11. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
    There were no public comments made on Non-Agenda Items.
    
    
12. Closed Session
    There were items to discuss for Closed Session regarding salary increases and bonuses for Ms. Walton. Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve a closed session. Vice Chair Parks seconded.  All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
    
    
13. New Business
    Approval of Executive Director/CEO Salary and Bonus
    
    Vice Chair Parks made a motion for the Approval of Executive Director/CEO Salary and Bonus. Chairman Henry seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed. 
    
    
14. Adjournment
    At 4:30 PM, the meeting was adjourned.