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July 18, 2024 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 390 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:03 pm. This meeting is the eighth (8th) of the 2024 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (8/0)
Brice Aikens, Esq. (7/1)
Brunilda Alfaro (5/3)
Stephen Smith (8/0)

ABSENT:
Nancy Peed (4/4)
John Crossman (7/1)

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING - June 20, 2024
Commissioner Brice Aikens motioned to approve the June 20, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioner Bruni Alfaro seconded the motion, which was carried. The Board approved the Orlando Housing Authority Board of Commissioners' meeting minutes.

III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, presented the Financial, Moving to Work Compliance, and OHA Waiting List Impact reports.

IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There was one Public Appearance - Mr. Jonathan Blount.

V. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
None

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. INITIATIVES TO IMPACT HOMELESSNESS
    Ms. Thelma Mungen, Assistant to the President/CEO, presented the report.

  2. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on West Oaks Apartments.

  3. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on Antioch Manor Apartments.

  4. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY UPDATE
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA).

  5. HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
    Ms. Bryant asked the Board to postpone the presentation until the next meeting. Commissioner Nancy Peed, who requested that OHA provide a presentation on hurricane preparedness, was not present at the July 18, 2024 meeting.

  6. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
    Vivian Bryant, President/CEO, discussed the upcoming conferences. Commissioner Bruni Alfaro recommended the HDLI's Leo Dauwer Memorial Commissioners' Conference to the Board.

  7. STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT SCHEDULE
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board that the Strategic Planning Retreat will be on August 22, 2024. Breakfast will be at 8:00 am.

  8. OPEN FORUM - ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
    There were no comments from the Board of Commissioners.

VII. OLD BUSINESS
None

VII. NEW BUSINESS
None

IX. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT

Ms. Bryant discussed the following:

  1. Meeting with Mayor Dyer and City Hall staff on June 27, 2024,
  2. Meeting with Commissioner Shan Rose on July 16, 2024,
  3. Coordinating events for the NAHRO National Conference, and
  4. Open Public Housing Waiting List on July 15-17, 2024.

X. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Brooks said she is grateful for all OHA's work, especially during the waiting list opening.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 2:48 pm.