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| | | | The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive. | | | |
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| | | | Call to Order
Minutes note: Meeting called to order at 1:36 p.m. | | | |
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| | | | Roll Call | | | |
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| | A. | | APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA | | | |
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| | | | CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
(All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) | | | |
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R13463
| 0 | 1. | Motion | Approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on January 10, 2024 | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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| | B. | | REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS | | | |
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R13464
| 0 | 1. | Communication | Presentation of the Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for the period ending December 31, 2023
Minutes note: Rick Koffarnus, HACM’s Finance Director, and Kazoua Xiong, Financial System Analyst, presented the Fourth Quarter 2023 Financials provided with the agenda. Commissioners discussed administrative fees and other items in the report that would not be recognized in the 2023 financials. Commissioner VandeBerg asked what caused the expenses to come in under budget. Mr. Koffarnus stated he would provide that information to her before the next Board meeting. | | | |
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R13465
| 0 | 2. | Communication | Report from the Secretary-Executive Director
Minutes note: Ken Barbeau, HACM’s Chief Operation Officer – Program Services, and Jackie Martinez, Section 8 Program Director, reported on the Section 8 Voucher Utilization metrics summarizing the documents provided with the agenda. Ms. Martinez noted that HUD has stopped issuing additional emergency vouchers, but RAP is maintaining the existing emergency vouchers. Currently, RAP has 900 families searching for units. They can use the platform Affordablehousing.com as a tool to connect with participating landlords.
Greg Anderson, Travaux’s Vice President of Asset Management, summarized the Recovery Plan Monthly Update included with the agenda. Mr. Anderson also stated that, per the Commissioners’ request, staff has provided additional reports with information about the history of work orders submitted by residents, including a timeline of completion. Commissioner VandeBerg requested that the number of units be added to each development in the work order reports.
Willie L. Hines, Jr., HACM’s Secretary-Executive Director, mentioned a number of actions either completed or currently underway as part of HUD’s recent audit recommendations, such as the RFP for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, the full implementation of Yardi across the organization, and the Monthly Recovery Report Data, which provides a history of HACM’s progress and compliance.
Mr. Hines asked for a moment of silence to honor Antonio (Tony) Pérez, the former Secretary-Executive Director for the Housing Authority, who passed away on January 30th. After honoring Mr. Pérez’s 22 years of service to HACM’s residents and community, Mr. Hines concluded his report.
Commissioner VandeBerg noted her interest in seeing more of the reports that are being generated from Yardi and its capabilities in other reporting mechanisms. Commissioner VandeBerg also would like to see quarterly updates on the continued integration of Yardi. Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Assistant Secretary, confirmed that HACM is in the process of implementing reports on the financial and operational side in Yardi, with a full organizational transition in 2025.
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| | | | Adjournment
Minutes note: There being no further business, Vice Chair VandeBerg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:36 p.m. There being no objections from the remaining Commissioners, the motion carried. | | | |
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| | | | Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Marquetta Treadway at 286-5100, (FAX) 286-3456, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212. | | | |
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| | | | Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. | | | |
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| | | | Be hereby notified that three (3) members of the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors may be present at the meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, as some members serve on both boards. While a quorum of the Crucible, Inc. Board may be present at the HACM meeting, they will not exercise the responsibilities, authority, or duties vested in the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors. | | | |
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