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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 1:40 p.m. | | | |
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| | | | Roll Call | | | |
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| | A. | | APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA | | | |
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R_12861
| 0 | 1. | Motion | Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 12, 2017 | APPROVED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12862
| 0 | 2. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 15-006 with Hero Plumbing, LLC for annual plumbing maintenance services and emergency after-hour services at various housing developments and support facilities | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12863
| 0 | 3. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an award of contract to Roofed Right America LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for Roof Replacement on 50 buildings (Phase 2) at Berryland Housing Development in the amount of $592,739.00 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12864
| 0 | 4. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an award of contract to Roofed Right America LLC (Milwaukee, WI) for Roof Replacement on 68 buildings at the Southlawn Housing Development in the amount of $813,824.00 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12865
| 0 | 5. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an award of contract to Affordable Action Joint Venture (Milwaukee, WI) for Unit HVAC Upgrades [air conditioning] on 330 units plus the management office at Southlawn Housing Development in the amount of $2,511,393.54 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12866
| 0 | 6. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an offer from Santasha Curtis to purchase the three bedroom single family tax foreclosed home located at 8535 West Ruby Avenue for $86,000 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12867
| 0 | 7. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an offer from Kevin and Sharon Zagrodnik to purchase the three bedroom single family tax foreclosed home located at 2424 West Bridge Street for $150,000 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12868
| 0 | 8. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving an offer from Merlton Gaillard to purchase the three bedroom single family tax foreclosed home located at 3420 North 1st Street for $64,000 | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12858
| 2 | 9. | Housing Authority Resolution | In light of the historically robust construction activity in the Milwaukee region, financing and timing constraints, and regulatory requirements, a resolution authorizing the Secretary-Executive Director to negotiate a contract with J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc. for the construction of Victory Manor in an amount not to exceed $13 million and, contingent upon successful negotiation, award a contract to J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc. for Victory Manor
Minutes note: Staff recommended the following amendment to the resolution: Removal of "and HUD approval". | AMENDED | Pass | 6:0 |
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R_12858
| 2 | | Housing Authority Resolution | In light of the historically robust construction activity in the Milwaukee region, financing and timing constraints, and regulatory requirements, a resolution authorizing the Secretary-Executive Director to negotiate a contract with J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc. for the construction of Victory Manor in an amount not to exceed $13 million and, contingent upon successful negotiation, award a contract to J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc. for Victory Manor
Minutes note: As amended. | ADOPTED | Pass | 6:0 |
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| | B. | | REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS | | | |
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R_12869
| 0 | 1. | Communication | Presentation of the Third Quarter Financial Reports for the period ending September 30, 2016 | | | |
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R_12870
| 0 | 2. | Communication | Report from the Secretary-Executive Director
Minutes note: Mr. Pérez brought up John Heinen, Assistant City Attorney for HACM, who introduced Steve Wyrobek, his new Court Assistant.
Mindy Biedrzycki, HACM Housing Management Supervisor, introduced Conyunn West, who will be succeeding Ms. Biedrzycki when she retires in early June.
Mr. Pérez wanted to acknowledge the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District and thank their board, who just awarded HACM a grant of $100,000 for water retention efforts at Westlawn.
Mr. Pérez discussed the following items and made note of particular areas of interest for the Board:
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “HAL HUD Operations In Shambles”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “Carson Off To Rough Start”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “HOPE VI Complete With RIP Study”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “Rockford Concedes Housing Mandate”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “HUD & Westchester Feud Unabated”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “FY17 Budget Dance Begins In Earnest”
• An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled “Over-Income Families Remain Targets”
• The report and dashboard for the first quarter of 2017 from the HACM/Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation Make Your Money Talk program
• An article from the Milwaukee Business Journal about the Milwaukee TechForce Training Center being selected for their Real Estate Award for Best Public/Private Partnership
• A Thank You Letter from Susan Lloyd of the Zilber Family Foundation regarding a recent conversation about potential impacts of the proposed federal budget.
• A copy of a check from the Tellier Foundation for $15,000 for HACM’s Educational Initiative
• A Thank You Letter from Pathfinders regarding a recent donation for their Taking It to the Streets event
• A Letter from HUD with the Section Eight Management Assessment Program Score of 103% for 2016
Mr. Pérez noted that Johnson Controls will be hosting the next meeting of the CNI Neighborhood Steering Committee on May 18th.
Mr. Pérez invited Paul Williams, HACM Communications Coordinator, to list some of HACM’s upcoming events. The next Make Your Money Talk graduation will take place on June 5th, and the Educational Initiative Recognition is on June 18th. HACM staff also attended the United Community Center’s Annual Celebration last week and Commissioner Diaz was congratulated for a wonderful event.
Commissioner Van Alstine requested that the Homeownership department provide a report on homeownership activity, since the home sales are now part of the consent agenda. Mr. Pérez said it would happen.
Commissioner Mitchell thanked the staff for their efforts, as she was able to bring some great reports to the recent conference of the North Central Regional Council of NAHRO. The Chair concurred and added that the conference was a good learning experience.
Commissioner Van Alstine thanked Ms. Biedrzycki for her professionalism, compassion, care and friendship. Chair Wagner agreed and shared his surprise when she told him earlier today of her upcoming retirement.
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| | | | Adjournment
Minutes note: There being no further business, Commissioner Diaz made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:42 p.m. Commissioner Van Alstine seconded the motion. There being no objections, 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, Patricia Schmidtknecht 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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