HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-21 - Minutes -Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION – DECEMBER 21, 2023, 5:00 PM
I. Call to Order
The Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Regular Session was called to order on
Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 5pm via Zoom.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Humphry, Woods, Moore, and Terry were present as well as Executive Director
Sherburne. Commissioner Cole was absent from roll call. Also present were members of the public.
III. Approval of the Agenda Unanimously approved as presented.
IV. Consent Agenda Unanimously approved as presented.
V. Reports
A. FHA Chair Report - Board Chair Terry reviewed communications with HUD regarding inviting the
representatives to speak on options for Willow Heights and Lewis Plaza.
B. Staff Reports – Executive Director Sherburne identified the point of contact with HUD and has a
meeting with them in January. He reviewed reports for the Public Housing properties and
Housing Choice Voucher programs as well as the financials. He discussed updates to the
payment standards and holiday events from community partners for the FHA communities. He
will be pursuing HUD energy efficiency grants when they open in spring.
Commissioner Moore asked for clarification regarding vacancies and offline units. Executive
Director Sherburne defined each and the reasons for why there were offline units at Lewis Plaza,
Willow Heights, and Morgan Manor. There was discussion regarding turnover rate for recently
vacated units.
VI. Old Business
A. Update: Executive Director Evaluation – TPC where they will have a draft performance evaluation
ready for Board review by the next Agenda session, which will then be conducted between then
and the monthly January meeting. Chair Terry led discussion regarding retroactive salary
compensation.
VII. New Business
Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION – DECEMBER 21, 2023, 5:00 PM
A. Resolutions 1299 – 1302: no discussion, unanimously approved as presented
B. Resolution 1303: Updating Board By-laws
i. Commissioner Moore opened discussion about the circumstances leading to virtual Zoom
meetings instead of in-person meetings. Chair Terry proposed having an in-person
Strategic Planning session in March.
ii. Unanimously approved as presented
VIII. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:55 pm.