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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-22 - Minutes -Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION – MAY 22, 2025, 5:00 PM I. Call to Order The Fayetteville Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Agenda Session was called to order on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5 pm via Zoom. II. Roll Call A. Present: Commissioners Humphrey, Deutch, & Moore forming quorum; Executive Director Tapley, FHA staff, members of the public B. Absent: Commissioners Cole, Wood III. Approval of the Agenda Motion by Chair Moore, approved unanimously. IV. Public Comment Hillcrest Towers Resident Tina Oppenheimer requested posting the agenda on site for residents. Resident Commissioner Humphrey opened discussion regarding where and how the agenda is shared. Executive Director Tapley reviewed the current transparency of all meetings. V. Consent Agenda Motion to approve by Chair Moore, Seconded by Commissioner Deutch. Approved unanimously. VI. Reports A. FHA Chair Report - Board Chair Moore had no updates at this time. B. Staff Reports – Executive Director Tapley gave an update on current projects such as the Safety & Security grant, eVMS, an additional audit for Morgan Manor and the EHV program. She reviewed site improvements at Hillcrest Towers and ongoing projects at Willow Heights and Lewis Plaza. Compliance efforts are ongoing and progressing smoothly. She also discussed that they are still trying to work through compliance challenges for Morgan Manor. She and Chair Moore met with Mayor Rawn last week and Executive Director Tapley will be attending a community housing meeting focusing with City personnel and local nonprofit organizations. There was discussion regarding Hillcrest Towers storm safety for residents, as well as camera placement at the off-site Public Housing properties. Meeting Minutes BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR SESSION – MAY 22, 2025, 5:00 PM FHA will now be reporting to the HUD field office in Oklahoma. VII. Old Business A. FHA Board Procurement Training: Commissioner Deutsch has been signed up for it, and further dates will be shared once published. VIII. New Business A. Resolution 1349: Approval for FHA Annual & 5-Year Plans – Resident Commissioner Humphrey asked about the language encouraging sharing it with the Resident Council. There was discussion about the definition of a resident council versus a Resident Advisory Board. There were concerns about attendance and accessibility of meetings for Hillcrest residents. Chair Moore motioned to approve the resolution, seconded by Commissioner Deutch. The motion passed unanimously. B. Special called session: Board Commissioner Applicants – Commissioner Wood resigned and Executive Director Tapley reviewed the process for electing a new Commissioner to fulfill his vacancy. Monday, June 2nd, was finalized as the date for the Special Session to allow for Board interviews. IX. Final Comments & Announcements Resident Commissioner Humphrey asked about scheduling the next in-person Monthly Session. It was recommended to hold it once the new Commissioner starts. Executive Director Tapley reviewed the timeline for the City of Fayetteville’s part in electing a new Commissioner. X. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm.