February 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY

Thursday, February 22nd, 2024, 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 3:02 P.M.

Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Vice Chair Parks, Commissioner McFarland, Commissioner Obuchowski, Commissioner Salen, Commissioner Turnbull

Commissioners Absent:

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 called for a move to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Vice Chair Parks asked for a motion of approval. 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 January 25, 2024. Vice Chair Parks made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner Obuchowski. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.

5. New Business

Resolution 2024- 1 Small Area Fair Market Rent

Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve Commissioner Obuchowski made amotion to approve and Turnbull seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.

Resolution 2023-14 Lease Agreement with UNNC

Chairman Henry called for a motion to approve Vice Chair Parks made a motion to approve and Obuchowski seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.

6. Executive Director Report

a. Walton announced who won February CHAMPION of the Month - Jessica Delap

b. Walton announced HACC winning the FSS Grant for $150,000

c. Walton gave thanks to Senator Faraci and State Rep. Nikki Budzinski for sponsoring the YouthBuild graduation dinner at Neil St. Blues.

d. Walton gave updates on our Landlord Outreach Event planned by the HCV Dept.

e. Walton gave an update on our Agency employment engagement initiative: Valentines Day and Black History Month Potluck

f. Walton gave updates on the 'Dine & Dialogue' hosted for SteerPlace Apartments.

g. Walton gave updates on YouthBuild Spring of 2024 Mental Toughness starting.

 

7. Approval of Financial Reports - Cash Disbursements Jan 2024 & Budget Actual Jan-24

Chairman Henry called for a motional to approve Vice Chair Parks made a motion approve and Obuchowski seconded.

All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed

9. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

No one gave a public comment on Non-Agenda Items

10. Closed Session

Items c. was discussed in the closed session. Chairman Henry announced that the Board of Commissioners would move forward with the approval of having a closed session. Vice Chair Parks asked for a motion for approval. Turnbull seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.

11. Adjournment
At 4:20 PM, the meeting was adjourned.