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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-24 - Minutes -Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION – OCTOBER 24, 2024, 5:00 PM I. Call to Order The Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Agenda Session was called to order on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5pm via Zoom II. Roll Call Present: Commissioners Humphrey, Moore, Wood, Terry; Executive Director Tapley Absent: Commissioner Cole 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 has reached out to the Chair of the Fayetteville Black Heritage Association regarding a potential commemorative marker for the northeast corner of Willow Heights that was once the site of a historically black school. B. Staff Reports – Executive Director Tapley gave a shoutout to Community Engagement Specialist Finch for organizing a flu shot clinic for residents and building relationships within the community. She reviewed gas bill usage and is working with Black Hills on the billing for Hillcrest Towers and getting information regarding their regulations. She noted that the Move to Work status has been rescinded and is working on submitting documents and information for SEMAP. She attended a meeting with the Housing Task Force in Fayetteville and was able to network with the members as well as members of the community Executive Director Tapley presented the reports for the public housing properties and housing choice voucher programs. Chair Terry asked for further information regarding the 14 offline units at Willow Heights. Executive Director Tapley stated that there are structural and abatement issues that need to be resolved for those units. Chair Terry recommended looking at possible compensation for abatement issues from HUD. Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION – OCTOBER 24, 2024, 5:00 PM Executive Director Tapley gave brief update on the Willow Heights mini-splits project, and will provide photos at the next meeting. She will give a comprehensive financial review for the year at the next meeting. Chair Terry stated that Partners for Better Housing reached out to her regarding partnering on a sidewalk expansion project. She told them to give a proposal for the Board to review. VI. Old Business A. Moving the Board Meetings to in Person Meetings: Community Engagement Coordinator Finch has been helping find an accessible location. Resident Commissioner Humphrey is concerned about giving residents ample notice about the in-person meeting. Chair Terry recommended that Community Engagement Coordinator Finch reach out to the library. B. REAC Inspection – Public Housing: Executive Director Tapley presented the preliminary score and noted that the inspector praised the FHA team for preparing the units. Resident Commissioner Humphrey asked about using the security grant to replace smoke detectors. Executive Director Tapley has reached out regarding the delay in funding. C. Willow Heights Property Dispute: No updates VII. New Business A. Resolution 1324 – approving 2025 payment standards: Unanimously approved as presented B. Resolution 1331 – approving check write-offs (over 90 days): Unanimously approved as presented C. NSPIRE Inspection – Morgan Manor: The initial inspection was cancelled without formal notice and will be rescheduled. VIII. Final Comments & Announcements Resident Commissioner Humphrey asked about the letter being sent to HUD in response to the audit findings. Executive Director Tapley is working on gathering requested documents and finalizing the RFP for the forensic audit. Chair Terry recommended accessing previous Executive Director’s emails. IX. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 pm.