HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-24 - Minutes -Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION – APRIL 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
I. Call to Order
The Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Agenda Session was called to order on
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:12 pm via Zoom.
II. Roll Call Commissioners Humphrey, Deutch, and Moore were present, forming quorum.
Commissioner Wood and Cole were absent. Also present were Executive Director Tapley and
members of the FHA staff.
III. Approval of the Agenda Motion by Chair Moore to approve agenda as presented, seconded by
Resident Commissioner Humphrey. Unanimously approved.
IV. Consent Agenda Motion by Chair Moore to approve consent agenda as presented, seconded by
Commissioner Deutch. Unanimously approved.
V. Reports
A. FHA Chair Report - Chair Moore shared her appreciation for all the work staff put in to the visit
with Congressman Womack and HUD Secretary Turner.
B. Staff Reports – Executive Director Tapley noted that federal funding allocated additional dollars
to the voucher program, though there is no clear directives for applying those funds at this time.
She talked about her meeting with the HUD subcommittee in Washington DC, representing
housing in Arkansas. She gave a report on how the meeting with the Congressman and HUD
Secretary went at Hillcrest Towers, emphasizing work done by the maintenance team and
property managers to beautify the property. Commissioner Deutch complimented her and FHA
staff for doing a good job representing FHA.
Executive Director Tapley went over her visit with the Housing Crisis Task Force last week,
focusing on building relationships with potential community partners. She and the Director of
Programs also attended the Hillcrest Resident Council meeting in order to rebuild the
relationship between staff and residents.
The NAHRO Habitat project for June will be building a non-smoking gazebo at Hillcrest Towers
with 1st Community Bank grilling hotdogs for the volunteers.
Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION – APRIL 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
She gave an update on the Safety & Security grant, with the lobby doors and fob system getting
upgraded. She also noted other areas of improvement for Hillcrest Towers.
Both the Forensic and Annual audits are underway and progressing forward. She is continuing to
work on Morgan Manor and noncompliance issues therein.
There may be a change in reporting for HUD field office due to a reduction in staffing at the Little
Rock Field Office. The Annual and 5-Year plans will be coming up due.
Resident Commissioner Humphrey asked about previous contacts at the Little Rock Field office.
Executive Director Tapley noted that both Mr. Landecker and Ms. Owens had resigned. There
will be no changes in reporting or regulations if FHA is switched over to the Oklahoma field
office.
Executive Director Tapley gave the monthly review for all properties and programs. There was an
increase in work orders due to property managers proactively entering items for preventative
maintenance. Executive Assistant Areli reviewed the waitlist purge procedure. Commissioner
Deutch asked about time between vacancy and housing a new family. Executive Director Tapley
replied that it depends on amount of damage in the unit.
VI. Old Business
A. FHA Board Procurement Training: Executive Director Tapley noted that Executive Assistant
Flannery is helping sign up Commissioner Deutch and possibly Woods for training.
Chair Moore asked if this was the last item for HUD’s compliance requirements. Executive
Director Tapley noted that the office is still working on VMS, reconciliation, forensic audit, and
inventory. There was discussion regarding the new eVMS system
VII. New Business
A. Resolution 1348: Approval for Camera & Technology Contract Executive Director Tapley
presented the proposal from Service Plus for installation of security cameras per the Safety &
Security Grant. There was discussion regarding the warranty and the cost of travel, as well as
length of historic recordings.
Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR SESSION – APRIL 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
Chair Moore made a motion to approve Resolution 1348, Resident Commissioner Humphrey
seconded. The motion was unanimously approved.
VIII. Final Comments & Announcements
Resident Commissioner Humphrey requested a timeline for the end of the forensic audit. Executive
Director Tapley noted that it will take a while due to the amount of information requested by the
auditors.
IX. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 pm