September 19, 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, September 19, 2024. The meeting was held virtually. Commissioner Smith Chaired the meeting, which was called to order at 2:02 p.m. This is the ninth (9th) meeting of the 2024 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Brice Aikens, Esq. (8/1)
Nancy Peed (5/4)
John Crossman (8/1)
Stephen Smith (9/0)

ABSENT:
Brunilda Alfaro (5/4)
Vicki Brooks, Chair (8/1)

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MEETING - July 18, 2024
The meeting was held virtually. The Minutes could not be presented for approval.

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 - Ms. Carol Jean Smith.

V. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
The meeting was held virtually. The Resolution cannot be presented for approval. However, Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, asked the Board if the Orlando Housing Authority could present the Resolution in case some Board Members could not attend the next meeting. Ms. Deborah Council, Assistant to the President/CEO, presented the following Resolution for discussion only.

PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.: 091924-A
AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO CHARGE OFF COLLECTION LOSSES FOR PUBLIC HOUSING FROM MARCH 1, 2024, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None

VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS

INITIATIVES TO IMPACT HOMELESSNESS
Ms. Thelma Mungen, Assistant to the President/CEO, presented the report.
WEST OAKS APARTMENTS UPDATE
Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on West Oaks Apartments.
ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS UPDATE
Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on Antioch Manor Apartments.
SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY UPDATE
Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President and Asset Development Program Manager, presented an update on the Sanford Housing Authority (SHA).
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
The Orlando Housing Authority's Hurricane Disaster Plan, presented by Ms. Deborah Council, Assistant to the President/CEO, was thoroughly discussed.
CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
Vivian Bryant, President/CEO, discussed the upcoming conferences.
STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT SCHEDULE
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, presented the update.
OPEN FORUM - ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS

The following was discussed at the Open Forum:
1. Commissioner Crossman requested that issues raised during the open forum remain on the agenda until resolved or until the majority of the Board members vote to remove them.
2. Commissioner Smith wanted to add that the Board is missing a 7th member and without a Vice Chair.

VII. OLD BUSINESS
None

VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None

IX. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT

Ms. Bryant discussed the following:

Meetings with Legislatures in Washington, DC
1. David Swegle, Senator Rubio's Legislative Correspondent
2. Logan Anderson, Senator Rick Scott's Legislative Aide
3. Representative Steve Womack, Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee's Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee
  
  Discussions:
  1. Ten thousand people aged into social security.
  2. Initiatives to remove impediments to providing affordable housing:
    - Vouchers Shortfall
    - Special Applications Center (SAC) approvals repositioning public housing
    - Veterans Housing
    - Insurance
    - Social Security (9 years before sunset)
4. Representative Emanuel Cleaver II of Kansas
Coordinating events for the NAHRO National Convention

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 3:18 pm.