July 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY
Thursday, July 25th, 2024, 3:00 P.M.
I. Call To Order and Roll Call
Noting that a quorum of commissioners was present, Chairman Henry called the meeting to order at 3:00 P.M.
Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Commissioner McFarland, Commissioner Salen, Commissioner Morgan
Commissioners Absent: Vice Chair Parks, Commissioner Obuchowski, & Commissioner Turnbull,
Staff Present: Lily L. Walton, Executive Director, Jennifer Ferguson; Deputy Director; Miguel Manero, Finance Director; Robyn Dodd, Acting Director of Property Management; Shevone Myrick; Director of YouthBuild Director of HCV Program; Tiffany Robinson, Executive Assistant; Jahlinea Cekander, YouthBuild Program Manager. Justin Reynolds Construction and Development Manager; Jean Wingler, Procurement, and IT Manager.
Others Present:
II. Approval of Agenda - 3:01 p.m.
Commissioner Henry called for a move to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner Salen asked for a motion of approval. Commissioner Morgan seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
III. Public Comment on Agenda Items Only
There were no public comments made on Agenda Items Only.
IV. Approval of Minutes - 3:02 p.m.
Chairman Henry announced that the Board of Commissioners would move forward with the approval of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes from June 27th. Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner Morgan. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
V. New Business - 3:05 p.m.
1. Resolution 2024- 4: Approval and Ratification of an Agreement with StraightLine Moving and Storage to provide residential moving services for the Housing Authority of Champaign County Steer Place Renovation Project
Commissioner Henry called for a move to approve the Board of Commissioner Agenda. Commissioner McFarland asked for a motion of approval. Commissioner Morgan seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
VI. Executive Director Report - 3:11 p.m.
• Walton announced who won CHAMPION of the Month - Ahmed Kara
• Walton announced who won Student of the Month for YouthBuild - Kennae Grant
• Walton gave an update on the diligent efforts of the agency and other local organizations regarding the fire at Colombia Place
• Walton gave an update on the latest Landlord Lunch & Learn hosted by the HCV Team
• Walton gave an update on the Resource Fair hosted at HACC in sponsorship with RPC and other local organizations
• Walton announced that the Housing Authority of Champaign County were the recipient of 8 NAHRO Awards that we plan to accept at their National Conference in Orlando, FL later this year
• Walton officially announced that our HCV Program will be opening its waiting list on August 19th and will close on August 23rd
• YouthBuild Director, Shevone Myrick gave updates on YouthBuild
VII. Approval of Financial Reports - Cash Disbursements June 2024 & Budget Actual June- 24 - 3:20 p.m.
Chairman Henry called for a motional to approve Vice Chair Parks made a motion approve and Commissioner Salen seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed
VIII. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items - 3:21 p.m.
No one gave a public comment on Non-Agenda Item
VIII. Closed Session - 3:21 p.m.
Items c was discussed in closed session. There would be a consensus followed by a need to act. Chairman Henry announced that the Board of Commissioners would move forward with the approval of having a closed session. Vice Chair Parks made a motion to approve, and Commissioner Morgan seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
IX. Open Session - 3:25 p.m.
Eric Hanson announced that we make a motion to approve the purchase of property. Chairman Henry made a motion to approve the purchase of 108 Hessel Blvd. in Champaign, IL, Vice Chair Parks Seconded. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed.
X. Adjournment
At 3:36PM the meeting was adjourned.
