LHA Minutes - 09/24/2025
MINUTES
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE
The Board of Commissioner's Regular Meeting
September 24, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of LaFayette, Alabama met on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The meeting was held at the LaFayette Housing Authority's Administration
Office located at 301 First Avenue, LaFayette, AL 36862.
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Commissioner's Regular Meeting was called to order at 12:30 pm by Chairperson Barbara Leverett. Sharon Tolbert, CEO acted as Secretary/Treasurer.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Barbara Leverett, Peggy King, Martha Holloway, Mary Owens-Lyerly, and Elton Holloway
Others Present: Sharon Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer), Tabitha Griffin (Staff), and Wendy Cochran (Staff-Virtual)
Commissioners Absent:
There was a quorum for the purpose of conducting business.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Chairperson Leverett asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. There were no changes. Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Martha Holloway moved that the Agenda be approved. Commissioner King seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the Agenda approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Leverett asked if there were any changes to the June 18, 2025, Annual Meeting Minutes. There were no changes. Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly moved that the June 18, 2025, Minutes be approved as received. Commissioner King seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the Minutes approved.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
A. Accounts Payable Report: Auburn Housing Authority
The Board was given a copy of the Accounts Payable Report. Wendy Cochran, COO, informed the Board the accounts payable balances are current for expenses through May 2025. The report was reviewed and discussed.
B. General Fund: May 2025
Commissioners were provided a copy of the May 2025 financial reports; detailed financial reports were forwarded via email. Wendy Cochran, COO, reviewed the Income and Expense Comparison Report and Board Operating Statement/Budget Report and asked if there were any questions.
A copy of the financial reports is attached and made a part of the Minutes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no Unfinished Business.
NEW BUSINESS
A. RESOLUTION FYE2026-001: Tenant Write-Offs
Resolution FYE2026-001 was introduced by Chairperson Leverett. Commissioners were provided a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to approve the tenant write-offs in the amount of $1,230.00. The information was reviewed and discussed.
Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-001. Commissioner Elton Holloway moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner Martha Holloway seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the resolution approved.
B. RESOLUTION FYE2026-002: FYE2025 Performance Award
Resolution FYE2026-002 was introduced by Chairperson Leverett. Commissioners were provided a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to approve the FYE2025 Performance Award. The information was reviewed and discussed.
Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-002. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner Martha Holloway seconded said motion and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the resolution approved.
C. Next Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held on December 17, 2025, at 12:30 pm. The date and time are subject to change. A Special Meeting will be held if time-sensitive items require Board action.
DEPARTMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS
A. Multifamily Housing Department
Commissioners were given a copy of the Multifamily Housing Department Report. The report reflected units leased, work orders completed, units turned, and PCA updates through August 2025. The report was reviewed.
B. Miscellaneous
Commissioners were given a copy of the Miscellaneous Report. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the Miscellaneous Report which included updates regarding HUD updates, staff, technology, upcoming conference schedules, and other miscellaneous information.
Chairperson Leverett presented updates from the 2025 AAHRA Annual Conference.
There was various discussions regarding other programs and services.
Secretary/CEO Tolbert thanked the Board for attending the meeting.
A copy of the reports is attached and made a part of the Minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson Leverett adjourned the meeting at 1:26 pm.