October 27th Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes of The Regular Meeting of The Board of Commissioners of The Housing Authority of Champaign County
Thursday, October 27, 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 3:02 P.M.
   
   Commissioners Present: Chairman Henry, Vice Chair Parks, Commissioner VanAntwerp, Commissioner McFarland, Commissioner Turnbull, Commissioner Obuchowski, and Commissioner Salen.
   
   Commissioners Absent: None.
   
   Staff Present: Lily L. Walton, Executive Director/Secretary-Treasurer; Temeka Couch, Deputy Director; 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; Andre Crittenden, YouthBuild Education Coordinator.
   
   Other's Present: Hillary Ortiz, City of Urbana
   
   
2. Approval of Agenda
   Commissioner VanAntwerp 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 September 29, 2022. Commissioner VanAntwerp made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by Commissioner McFarland. All present voted affirmatively, and the motion passed. 
   
   
5. New Business
   Approval of RESOLUTION 2022-05:  APPROVAL OF 2023 MTW TIERED FLAT RENTS AND MINIMUM RENTS BY BEDROOM SIZE.
   
   Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve RESOLUTION 2022-05: APPROVAL OF 2023 MTW TIERED FLAT RENTS AND MINIMUM RENTS BY BEDROOM SIZE. Commissioner VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of RESOLUTION 2022-06: Approval of Revised MTW Local Payment Standards.
   
   Commissioner VanAntwerp made a motion to approve Approval of Revised MTW Local Payment Standards. Commissioner McFarland seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of Resolution 2022-07: Approval of Loan to Oakwood Trace Townhomes, L.P.
   
   Commissioner Salen made a motion to approve Resolution 2022-07: Approval of Loan to Oakwood Trace Townhomes, L.P.  Commissioner VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING LANDLORD INCENTIVE ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.
   
   Vice-Chair Parks made a motion to approve the Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING LANDLORD INCENTIVE ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.  Commissioner McFarland seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.
   
   Vice-Chair Parks made a motion to approve the Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.  Commissioner Turnbull seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.
   
   Commissioner VanAntwerp made a motion to approve the Approval of INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF CHAMPAIGN AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.  Commissioner Turnbull seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of United Way of Champaign County VOV Investment in Impact Grant Agreement - Creating Leaders and Restoring Our Community at Oakwood Trace.
   
   Commissioner VanAntwerp made a motion to approve the Approval of United Way of Champaign County VOV Investment in Impact Grant Agreement - Creating Leaders and Restoring Our Community at Oakwood Trace. Vice-Chair Parks seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   Approval of United Way of Champaign County VOV Investment in Impact Grant Agreement - YouthBuild Reaching Farther.
   
   Vice-Chair Parks made a motion to approve the Approval of United Way of Champaign County VOV Investment in Impact Grant Agreement - YouthBuild Reaching Farther.  Commissioner VanAntwerp seconded. All present voted affirmative, and the motion was passed.
   
   MTW Plan for Discussion Only
   
   The 2023 MTW Plan was presented for discussion only.
   
   
6. Executive Director Report
   1. Ms. Walton announced the YB Student of the Month, Jacob Skillings.
   2. Ms. Walton announced the Employee of the Month for September, Andre Crittenden
   3. Ms. Walton gave an update on Pioneer Place.
   4. Ms. Walton gave an update on upgrades at Steer Place.
   5. Ms. Walton gave an update on the safety plan for Oakwood Trace.
   6. Ms. Walton gave highlights on the Victory Over Violence Grant.
   7. Ms. Walton gave an update on the 2023 Commissioners' Conference.
   8. Ms. Walton gave an update on landlord incentives.
   9. Ms. Walton gave an update on the upcoming landlord lunch & learn - nuts & bolts of HQS.
   10. Ms. Walton gave an update on YB Graduation.
   11. Ms. Walton announced the end of year staff events.
   12. Ms. Walton gave highlights on October Resident Events.
   13. Ms. Walton shared pictures of the doors decorated for Halloween.
   14. Ms. Walton shared that she presented at the Housing Action Illinois Conference.
   15. Ms. Walton shared the important dates for the rest of 2022. 
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 September of 2022, highlighting a few of the larger items. Commissioner Salen moved to approve September of 2022 Cash Disbursements & Detail Check List. The motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Parks. 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 no items to discuss for Closed Session
    
    
11. Adjournment
    At 4:01 P.M., the meeting was adjourned.