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RHA Meeting Minutes - 06/17/2026

MINUTES

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

June 17, 2026

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Roanoke, Alabama, had its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The meeting was held at the Roanoke Housing Authority
located at 231 Avenue A, Roanoke, AL 36274.

CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Commissioner's Annual Meeting was called to order at 5:29 pm by Chairperson Paula Lambert. Sharon Tolbert, CEO, acted as Secretary/Treasurer.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present: Paula Lambert, Tamara Thomas, Patrice Awbrey-Hull (Virtual), Sarah Nunn, and Scot Thomason

Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Sharon Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer), Tabitha Griffin (Staff), and Wendy Cochran (Staff -Virtual)

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 Thomas moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Thomason seconded the said motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the Agenda approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairperson Lambert asked if there were any changes to the March 12, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. Hearing none, Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Thomason moved to approve the Minutes as received. Commissioner Nunn seconded the said motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the Minutes approved.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

A. General Fund: February 2026 - April 2026
Commissioners were provided with a copy of the detailed February 2026 to April 2026 financial reports via email. The Income and Expense Comparison Report and Board Operating Statement/Budget Report were available at the meeting. Wendy Cochran, COO, reviewed the financial reports. There were various discussions.

B. Capital Fund Program (CFP) Reports
Commissioners were given a copy of the CFP grant reports. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the reports. There were various discussions. 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 FYE2026-008: FYE2026 Budget
Resolution FYE2026-008 was introduced by Chairperson Lambert. Commissioners were provided with a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to accept the FYB2026 budget. The information was reviewed and discussed.

Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-008. Commissioner Thomason moved to approve the resolution as received. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the resolution approved.

B. Resolution FYE2026-009: Bylaws Revision
Resolution FYE2026-009 was introduced by Chairperson Lambert. Commissioners were provided with a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to approve revisions to the Bylaws. The information was reviewed and discussed. 

Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-009. Commissioner Thomason moved to approve the resolution as received. Commissioner Nunn seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the resolution approved.

C. Resolution FYE2026-010: Elect 2026 - 2027 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
Resolution FYE2026-010 was introduced by Chairperson Lambert. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution is to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027. Commissioner Paula Lambert was nominated Chairperson, and Commissioner Scot Thomason was nominated Vice Chairperson. There were various discussions.

Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2026-010. Commissioner Thomas moved that the resolution be approved as received. Commissioner Nunn seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the resolution approved.

D. Next Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held on September 10, 2026, at 5:00 pm. A Special Meeting will be held for time-sensitive action items. New Business resolutions and supporting information are attached and made a part of the Minutes.

DEPARTMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS

A. Multifamily Housing Department (MFH) Report
Commissioners were given a copy of the MFH Department Report. The report reflected units leased and work orders completed through May 2026. The report was reviewed.

B. Miscellaneous Report
Commissioners were given a copy of the Miscellaneous Report. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, which included 2026 events and conference schedules. The department and miscellaneous reports are attached and made a part of the Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Nunn made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Thomas seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.