October 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

WAUKEGAN HOUSING AUTHORITY
AMENDED REGULAR MINUTES
October 16, 2024

The Board met in a live meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, @ 577 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan, Illinois, @ 5:30 p.m. Those present were as follows:

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Pauline Redd
Michelle Obleton
Eleanor Murkey
Kittie Harden

ABSENT
Jesus Gerena

ALSO, PRESENT
Charles Chambers, CEO
Martin Walker, Attorney
Celester Rodney, Director of Human Resources
Sharful Haq, Director of Finance

1. ROLL CALL: 5:30 PM:
   There being a quorum present, the Chairman, Eleanor Murkey called the meeting to order.
   
   
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MINUTES OF September 2024:
   Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd to approve Regular board minutes for September 2024.
   
   
3. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF September 2024:
   Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd to approve. Passed and approved by voice vote as written.
   
   
4. APPROVAL OF 2024-2025 EMPLOYEE INSURANCE RENEWAL:
   Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd.
   
   Attorney Walker entered the meeting at approximately 6:05 PM
   
   
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
   Presented as written.
   
   
6. SECTION 8 REPORT FOR September 2024:
   Presented as written. Chambers added there is presently nothing to lease but the cooperative agreement goes into effect Nov. 1, 2024.
   
   
7. HOUSING MANAGERS REPORT FOR September 2024:
   Presented as written.
   
   
8. DEVELPOMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT - THE BLUFFS AT SOUTH SHERIDAN FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
   Presented as written. properties are 100% occupied, WHA is about 90% done with the move still sorting documents all the way back to 1949.
   
   
9. DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT - ARMORY TERRACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
   Fire pump issues are being addressed.
   
   
10. DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT - RAVINE TERRACE FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
    Presented as written.
    
    
11. FSS COORDINATORS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
    Presented as written by Ms. Rodney. Per Chambers, WHA is working with the County to obtain more FUP and VASH vouchers.
    
    
12. COMMUNITY OUTREACH REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024:
    Presented as written by Ms. Rodney.
    
    
13. TENANTS OWING ONE OR MORE MONTHS RENTS:
    Presented as written by Charles, WHA shall be switching to a Multi-Family scheme after proper training and reclaiming all privately managed properties. WHA is now considered a "small housing authority" with 180 units.
    
    
14. VACANCY REPORTS:
    Presented as written by Charles. WHA cannot lease right now; however, HUD has counted RAD requirements against them. WHA is presently considered standard. Voice vote to accept all reports for items 2-14. Motion by Obleton, seconded by Harden. Passed and approved.
    
    
15. WAUKEGAN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION UPDATES:
    Per Chambers all is well, we have a contract with North Chicago for special contracts. Lisa has trained a successor, Ms. Hernandez, who will obtain additional training. Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd. Passed and approved.
    
    
16. NEW BUSINESS:
    
    
    1. APPROVAL OF CASH RECEIPTS FOR September 2024.
       Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd.
       
       Roll Call:
       AYES
       Pauline Redd
       Kittie Harden
       Michelle Obleton
       Eleanor Murkey
       
       NAYS
       None.
       
       Passed and approved.
       
       
    2. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY DISBURSEMENTS FOR September 2024:
       Motion by Redd and seconded by Obleton.
       
       Roll Call:
       AYES
       Pauline Redd
       Michelle Obleton
       Eleanor Murkey
       Kittie Harden
       
       NAYS
       None.
       
       Passed and approved.
       
       
    3. APPROVAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT-FINAL:
       Per Chambers, understanding between Lake County, North Chicago, and WHA to share certain resources at an established flat fee going forward. Awaiting approval from Lake County Housing after Nov. 1, 2024.
       Motion by Redd and seconded by Obleton.
       
       Roll Call:
       AYES
       Pauline Redd
       Michelle Obleton
       Eleanor Murkey
       Kittie Harden
       
       NAYS
       None.
       
       Passed and approved.
       
       
    4. APPROVAL LAKE COUNTY AND NORTH CHICAGO AUTHORITY'S PAYMENT STANDARDS AND UTILITY ALLOWANCES.
       Motion by Obleton and seconded by Redd.
       
       Roll Call:
       AYES
       Pauline Redd
       Michelle Obleton
       Eleanor Murkey
       Kittie Harden
       
       NAYS
       None.
       
       Passed and approved.
       
       
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:
    NA
    
    
18. COMMISSIONERS TIME:
    Redd inquired into the old Landlord damages and repair program. Believes it would inspire more private landlord participation. Harden thanked the board for sending members to NAACP Gospel Fest.
    
    
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL and SAFETY CONCERNS:
    NA
    
    
20. ADJOURMENT:
    Motion by Redd and second by Harden to adjourn. Oral vote was had. Motion Passed and Adjourned at 6:47 PM.

Charles J. Chambers, Jr., Executive Director/CEO
Eleanor Murkey, Chairman