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October 19, 2023 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 390 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803. The meeting was called to order by Chair Carson at 2:04 p.m. This was the first (1st) meeting for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting lasted fifty-nine (59) minutes.

I. PRESENT:
Ed Carson, Chair (1/0)
Vicki Brooks, Vice Chair (1/0)
Brice Aikens, Esq. (1/0)
John Crossman (1/0) - Virtual
Stephen Smith (1/0)

ABSENT:
Nancy Peed (0/1)
Brunilda Alfaro (0/1)

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING - September 21, 2023
On a motion duly made by Vice Chair Brooks, seconded by Commissioner Aikens and carried, that the September 21, 2023, minutes of the Board of Commissioners' (OHA) meeting were approved.

III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Chief Financial Officer, presented the following reports: the Financial Report, the Moving to Work Compliance Report, and the Impact of COVID-19 on the OHA Waiting List report.

IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
None.

V. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3763
    APPROVAL AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY'S MOVING TO WORK YEAR 14 PLAN COVERING THE PERIOD APRIL 1, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2025 TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

  2. RESOLUTION NO.: 3764
    AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO EXECUTE REQUIREMENTS-BASED AGREEMENTS WITH UNITED HEALTH CARE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE

  3. RESOLUTION NO.: 3765
    AUTHORIZE AMENDMENT OF THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLANT O INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TWO FEDERAL REGULATIONS AS AMENDED IN THE PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER (PVB) SECTION OF THE PLAN: (1) THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MODERNIZATION ACT (HOTMA) AND (2) THE NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE (NSPIRE)

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, Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on West Oaks Apartments.

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

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

  5. CONFERENCES
    The upcoming conferences were discussed.

  6. STRATEGIC PLANNING
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO provided an update on the Strategic Planning.

  7. OPEN FORUM - ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS None discussed.

VII. OLD BUSINESS
None.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None.

IX. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
The President/CEO thanked the Board for the support. She also discussed the following:

  1. NAHRO 2024 National Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida.
  2. Divine 9 was featured at the NAHRO National Conference.
  3. HUD Monitoring review the week of September 25, 2023.
  4. NSPIRE inspections was cancelled by HUD.
  5. Upcoming City Elections and the importance of voting.
  6. Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant Award of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000).

X. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Carson stated that the Orlando Housing Authority housing stock has increased significantly through partnership and from purchasing properties.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 3:09 p.m.