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Meeting Name: HOUSING AUTHORITY Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2021 1:30 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Conference call in number: (571)317-3116 Access Code: 389-193-869#
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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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.    Not available
     To view the meeting materials electronically, please go to: https://milwaukee.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=857037&GUID=512B6A55-5AC4-4633-B25D-55A938D31DD7&Options=info|&Search= Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities who cannot access the meeting via phone. For additional information 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    Not available
     Call to Order

Minutes note: Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m.
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     Roll Call    Roll call Not available
   A. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA    Not available
     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.)    Not available
R13217 01.MotionApproval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 11, 2021APPROVEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
R13218 02.Housing Authority ResolutionResolution approving the application to the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago for a grant under its Affordable Housing Program in the amount of $689,885 and authorizing the Authority to make a loan to Holton Terrace LLC in the amount of $689,885 to support the development of Holton TerraceADOPTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
R13219 03.Housing Authority ResolutionResolution approving Holton Terrace Development LLC, as Managing Member of Holton Terrace LLC, approval and authorization for Holton Terrace LLC to accept a loan from the Authority in the amount of $689,885 utilizing funds from an Affordable Housing Program grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago to support the development of Holton TerraceADOPTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
R13220 04.Housing Authority ResolutionResolution approving the award of contract to Galbraith Carnahan Architects LLC (Wauwatosa, WI) for architectural, engineering, and related services for Rent Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion at Townhomes at Carver Park in an amount of $259,800.ADOPTEDPass5:0 Action details Not available
   B. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS    Not available
R13221 01.CommunicationPresentation of the 2021 First Quarter Recovery Plan Report

Minutes note: Willie Hines, HACM’s Associate Director, and Gregory Anderson, Travaux’s Vice President of Asset Management gave a summary of the report and answered Commissioners’ questions regarding the average turnaround time for vacant units. Chair Wagner thanked Mr. Anderson and Mr. Hines for their progress and that their efforts have been noticed.
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R13222 02.CommunicationReport from the Secretary-Executive Director

Minutes note: Commissioners asked questions about the attachments regarding resident and employee vaccinations and how to make the process more accessible to individuals. Ken Barbeau, HACM’s Director of Community Programs and Services, and Crystal Reed-Hardy, HACM’s Human Resource Director, reported that to date, HACM has assisted 309 individuals get vaccinated along with 61% of HACM employees. Vice Chair Diaz made some suggestions to make residents more aware of the importance of getting vaccinated. Mr. Barbeau also informed the Board that HACM was notified by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) application was not selected. HACM received that final scores and will ask for a debriefing from HUD to strengthen HACM’s approach for the next application. Commissioners also discussed the American Rescue Plan Act and what work might be applicable
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     Adjournment

Minutes note: There being no further business, Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to adjourn the meeting 2:30 p.m. Vice Chair Diaz 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.    Not available
     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.    Not available