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RHA Minutes - 09/10/2026

MINUTES

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE
The Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting

September 10, 2026

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Roanoke, Alabama, had its Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The meeting was held at the Roanoke Housing
Authority located at 231 Avenue A, Roanoke, AL 36274.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Paula Lambert called the Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Sharon Tolbert, CEO, acted as Secretary/Treasurer.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners Present: Paula Lambert, Tamara Thomas, Sarah Nunn, and Scot Thomason
Commissioners Absent: Patrice Awbrey-Hull
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 June 17, 2026, Annual Meeting Minutes. Hearing none, Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Thomason moved to approve the Minutes as received. Commissioner Thomas seconded the said motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Lambert declared the Minutes approved.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

A. General Fund: May 2026 - June 2026
Commissioners received a copy of the detailed May 2026 and June 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. Wendy Cochran, COO, reviewed the reports. There were various discussions. 

A copy of the financial reports is attached and included in the Minutes.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

There was no Unfinished Business.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution FYE2027-001: FYE2026 Performance Award
Chairperson Lambert introduced Resolution FYE2027-001. Commissioners received a copy of the resolution and supporting documentation. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert informed the Board that the resolution accepts the FYB2026 Performance Award. The information was reviewed and discussed.

Chairperson Lambert asked for a motion to approve Resolution FYE2027-001. 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. Next Meeting
The next Board meeting will be held on December 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 August 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 Thomason made a motion to adjourn; Commissioner Nunn seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 pm.