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Members Present: Robert Sandridge, Chair
Joan Smith, Vice-Chair
Sandra Maben, Commissioner
Gari Westkott, Commissioner
Members Absent: Michelle Bollig, Resident Commissioner, excused absence
Staff Present: Tami Fischer, Executive Director
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Director
Bill Lunsford, Housing Development Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Bob Sandridge, Chair called the regular meeting of the Housing Authority for October 2, 2006 at 5:56 p.m. to order with roll being called by the Executive Director. The Chair stated a quorum was present.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA
Changes were made to the agenda as requested.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A motion was made by Sandra Maben, seconded by Gari Westkott to approve the regular meeting minutes of Monday, August 28, 2006. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Robert Sandridge: aye
Joan Smith: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
The motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Carl was on vacation. Tami suggested that if there were additional questions on the financial report, that members could call Carl upon his return.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Sabrina Pierre-Louis let the board know that information was included in the packet on the Self-Sufficiency Newsletter and the LHA Annual Report. Sabrina requested a resolution to approve the 2007 Annual Plan and adopting the revised Fiscal Year 2005-2009 Plan. The committee met and went over plan and found it to be satisfactory. Gari Westkott moved and seconded by Sandra Maben to approve the 2007 Annual Plan and Revised Fiscal Year 2005-2009 Plan.
Robert Sandridge: aye
Joan Smith: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
The resolution was approved.
Sabrina also requested a resolution approving LHA's submission of an application to HUD to dispose of its Public Housing Units. Discussion ensued regarding this plan. Conclusion was to approve this resolution. It was moved by Sandra Maben and seconded by Gari Westkott to approve the resolution.
Robert Sandridge: aye
Joan Smith: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
The resolution was approved.
Travel and training procedures were discussed. The thought is to streamline the process and make it easier for members to make reservations and travel arrangements by individual members. The Board expressed an interest in having a business credit card for this purpose. Tami will look into the possibility of this happening.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
Tami Fischer brought the Board the updated Code of Ethics. There was discussion regarding some of the wording. Suggested changes were made. The document will be put into final format and presented to the Board for signing at the next meeting.
Tami passed out a resolution to eliminate phone resolutions from the By-Laws. A motion was made by Bob Sandridge and seconded by Joan Smith to approve the resolution as written.
Robert Sandridge: aye
Joan Smith: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
The resolution passed.
Tami outlined how the Annual Report to City Council would be presented. The presentation is immediately following this meeting.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT
Bill Lunsford requested a resolution to acquire property in the Light Rail
corridor. The Light Rail expansion coming through Lakewood presents an opportunity
for LHA to provide affordable housing in the corridor. Bill explained the appraisal
process for the property and characteristics of the property. There was discussion
regarding the project and the pros and cons of purchasing this piece of property.
There was also a discussion regarding the challenges of the site. There is some
environmental concern. A motion was made by Sandra Maben to acquire the close
to 6 acres of land at 13th and Lamar
Streets. Gari Westkott seconded the motion.
Robert Sandridge: aye
Joan Smith: aye
Sandra Maben: aye
Gari Westkott: aye
The motion passed.
SUB COMMITTEE REPORTS
None at this time.
Other Business
There is no other business of the Lakewood Housing Authority.
The next regular meeting of the Lakewood Housing Authority will be held November 27, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned: 6:50 p.m.
Robert Sandridge - Chair
Sabrina Pierre-Louis, Deputy Director
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