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RHA Minutes - 11/7/2022

MINUTES

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
The Board of Commissioner's Regular Meeting

November 7, 2022

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Roanoke, Alabama had a Special Meeting on Monday, November 7, 2022. The meeting was held via Conference as outlined below:
Call Number: (267) 807-9601
Access Code: 311-546

CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Commissioner's Special Meeting was called to order at 10:03 am by Chairperson Paula Lambert. Sharon Tolbert, CEO acted as Secretary/Treasurer.

ROLL CALL
Present: Paula Lambert, Sarah Nunn, and Alton Joiner
Others Present: Sharon Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer) and Sandra Sanders (Staff)
Absent: Patrice Awbrey and Scot Thomason
There was a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Chairperson Lambert asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. There were no changes. Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Joiner moved that the Agenda be approved. Commissioner Nunn seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the revised Agenda approved.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Commissioner Joiner reported there was criminal activity near the Seymour site. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reported staff is working with the Roanoke Police Department to develop a security plan at Roanoke Housing Authority's properties. The Board will be advised as information becomes available.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Resolution FYE2023-006: Rescind RAD PBRA CHAP
Resolution FYE2023-006 was introduced by Chairperson Lambert. Commissioners were provided a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that she recommends rescinding RHA's Commitment to Enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (CHAP) with HUD that was approved on June 21, 2019, to convert its 50 public housing units to RAD project-based rental assistance (PBRA). The recommendation is due to excessive delays with closing the RAD transaction resulting in an administrative strain on staff and a financial burden on RHA. There was various discussion.

Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2023-006. Commissioner Joiner moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner Nunn seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the resolution approved.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Joiner made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Nunn seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:14 am.