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LHA Minutes - 06/17/2026

MINUTES

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE
The Board of Commissioner's Annual Meeting

June 17, 2026

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of LaFayette, Alabama met on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 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 Annual 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, and Mary Owens-Lyerly 
Others Present: Sharon Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer), Tabitha Griffin (Staff), and Wendy Cochran (Staff-Virtual)

Commissioners Absent: Martha Holloway and Elton Holloway
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 Owens-Lyerly moved to approve the Agenda. Commissioner King seconded the 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 March 18, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. There were no changes. Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner King moved that the March 18, 2025, Minutes be approved as received. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly seconded the 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 that the accounts payable balances are current for expenses through April 2026. The report was reviewed and discussed.

B. General Fund: February 2026-April 2026
Commissioners were provided with copies of the reports for February 2026 to April 2026; 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

A. Fixed Asset Bids
Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert provided the Board with the AHA policy and HUD regulatory information on fixed-asset bid procedures. There were various discussions.

NEW BUSINESS

A. RESOLUTION FYE2026-005: FYE2026-005: FYB2026 Budget
Resolution FYE2026-005 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 FYB2026 budget. There was discussion.

Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution  FYE2026-005. Commissioner King moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the resolution approved.

B. RESOLUTION FYE2026-006: 2026 OCAF
Resolution FYE2026-006 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 FYE2026 OCAF. There was discussion.

Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-006. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner King seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the resolution approved.

C. RESOLUTION FYE2026-007: Tenant Write-Offs
Resolution FYE2026-007 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 for $1,993.00. The information was reviewed and discussed.

Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-007. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner King seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Leverett declared the resolution approved.

D. RESOLUTION FYE2026-008: Elect 2026-2027 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Resolution FYE2026-008 was introduced by Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert. Commissioners were provided a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Commissioner Leverett was nominated Chairperson, and Commissioner King was nominated Vice Chairperson. There were various discussions.

Chairperson Leverett asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-008, which approves the nominations for Barbara Leverett as Chairperson and Peggy King as Vice Chairperson. Commissioner King moved to approve the resolution. Commissioner Owens-Lyerly seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert declared the resolution approved.

E. Next Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held on September 22, 2026, 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 May 2026. The report was reviewed.

B. Miscellaneous
Commissioners were given a copy of the Miscellaneous Report. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the Miscellaneous Report, which included various updates.

C. Board Communications
Chairperson Leverett encouraged greater involvement and collaboration between the city and the housing authority. There were various discussions regarding other programs and services.

Secretary/CEO Tolbert thanked the Board for attending the meeting. Copies of the reports are attached and made part of the Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson Leverett adjourned the meeting at 1:41 pm.