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AHA Minutes - 09/29/2026

MINUTES

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

September 29, 2026

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Auburn, Alabama, had its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The meeting was held at the Auburn Housing Authority, located at 931 Booker Street, Auburn, AL 36832.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Smith called the Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting to order at 12:03 PM.

ROLL CALL

Board Members Present: Rene Waldrop, Deborah Hand, Robert Smith, Marguerite White, and Nolan Torbert

Board Members Absent: None
Others Present: Sharon Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer), Wendy Cochran (Staff-Virtual), Tabitha Griffin (Staff), Win Yerby (Developer-Virtual), and Michael Syme (Attorney-Virtual)

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Chairperson Smith asked if there were any changes to the Agenda. There were no changes. Chairperson Smith asked for a motion to approve the Agenda. Commissioner Waldrop moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Torbert seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Smith declared the Agenda approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Chairperson Smith asked if there were any corrections to the August 25, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes. There were no corrections. Chairperson Smith asked for a motion to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Waldrop moved to approve the Minutes. Commissioner Torbert seconded said motion, and all members voted aye. Chairperson Smith declared the Minutes approved.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

A. Affordable Housing Update
Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert provided an update about the proposed Ridgecrest redevelopment along with updates from developer Win Yerby and attorney Michael Syme. There were various discussions.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Next Meeting
The next Regular Meeting will be held at the Auburn Housing Authority located at 931 Booker Street, Auburn, AL on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

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, MOD unit updates through August 2026, and other updates. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, and there was discussion.

B. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Department
Commissioners were given a copy of the HCV Department Report. The report reflected vouchers leased through August 2026. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, and there was
discussion.

C. Human Resources Department
Commissioners were given a copy of the Human Resources Department Report. The report reflected staff updates, vacancies, and other updates. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, and there was discussion.

D. Resident Services Report
Commissioners were given a copy of the Resident Services Report. The report reflected resident activities and events for August 2026. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, and there was discussion.

E. Miscellaneous Report
Commissioners were given a copy of the Miscellaneous Report. The report included 2026 legislative updates, upcoming events, conference schedules, and other relevant information. Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert reviewed the report, and there was discussion.

F. Commissioner's Communication
Commissioners Torbert and Hand provided the Board with their highlights from the 2026 AAHRA Conference they attended in Panama City Beach, FL. Copies of all reports and supporting documentation are attached and made a part of the Minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

Secretary/Treasurer Tolbert thanked the Board for attending the meeting. There being no further business, Chairperson Smith asked for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Waldrop moved to adjourn; Commissioner White seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 1:34 PM.