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Springfield Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met February 26.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Springfield Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at the SHA Administrative Office, 200 North Eleventh Street, Springfield, Illinois. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.

Commissioners Present: Chairman Tim Schweizer

Commissioner Dan Long

Commissioner Donny Anderson

Commissioners Absent: Commissioner George Alexander

Jackie Newman Executive Director

Melissa Huffstedtler Deputy Director

Michelle Sergent Director of Finance

Debra Hereford Director of Section 8

Aissa Bell Director of FSS

Wendy Mendenhall Director of HR

Stacy Huebsch Finance Manager

Adrienne Grover Asset Manager

Robin Dowis Asset Manager

Alexis Boswell Section 8 Manager

Randy Segatto Attorney

Milisha Jackson Contract Administrator

Brady Bushman Budget Manager

Todd Walton Construction Manager

Pastor Jerry Doss Guest Abundant Faith CC

Brenda Bruner Executive Assistant

Executive Director’s Remarks:

Director Newman stated that her written report stands as submitted, but wished to highlight a couple items from that report. We are monitoring the “Continuing Resolution” in DC, where President Trump is talking potential proposal cuts. She added that Michelle works as the advocate for these types of agency concerns; which includes sending letters of support for PHAs to the governmental officials. Director also reported that she, Melissa and other staff attended the Governor’s Conference that was held in Chicago on February 20-22, 2018. During this conference, she and Melissa were able break away from the conference to meet with 5-6 folk from the HUD office. The conversation with them touched on environmental concerns, questions on RAD, and was a very productive meeting.

Approval Of Past Meeting Minutes:

Regular Meeting- January 22, 2018 (No quorum)

Special Meeting- January 26, 2018

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: None.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Resolutions And Board Action:

Resolution No. 3252: Approval Of The Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Hap Contract Extension With Nehemiah Homes I, Owned And Operated By Nehemiah Affordable Housing I, LP

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: Debra Hereford reported that this is A 20 unit project based program with Nehemiah. It was last brought before in February 1, 2008 where the approval was approved to the year 2018. Nehemiah is currently asking for a five (5) year extension, which is within guidelines.

Commissioner Long asked what is the definition of project based, and Debra responded that is similar to Section 8 vouchers, however, the funding (voucher) says with the unit.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Resolution No. 3253: Approval Of The Section 8 Project Based Voucher Program Contract With King’s Court Apartments

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: Debra reported that with approval today, that the current contract will be cancelled and this new contract will go into place (10 years). These vouchers are based on six (6) three bedroom units owned by Abundant Faith Christian Center (AFCC). The funds that will be awarded AFCC will be used to rehabilitate these properties.

Commissioner Long how long can these contracts be extended. And Melissa responded that there is a cap, but covers up to 40 units.

It was noted that the pastor of AFCC, Jerry Doss, was present at the meeting if the Board had any questions. He added that this is a 20-year initiative and with the funds received, they plan to replace windows, floors, and roofs at the site.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Resolution No. 3254: Approving A Contract With Th Enelrod Company For The Purpose Of A Physical Needs Assessment And Energy Audit In Various Scattered Sites In The Amount Of $47,999.00

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: Milisha reported that this contract comes before the Board every 5 years. They received 7 responses to this RFP, and NELROD was selected as the most responsive. They come from Ft. Worth, TX, well known to HUD, and meet one of the criteria of Section 3 as being Hispanic organization.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Resident Council Reports:

None.

Comments:

None.

Closed Session— Personnel:

Motion To Go Into Close Session:

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: None.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Motion To Go Back To Open Session

Motion To Approve: Commissioner Long

Second: Commissioner Anderson

Discussion: None.

Votes In Favor: Schweizer, Long, and Anderson

Votes Against: None

Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn. Vote unanimous in favor of the motion.

http://springfieldhousingauthority.org/documents/minutes/20180326.pdf