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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 1:34 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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R13255
| 0 | 1. | Motion | Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 11, 2021 | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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R13256
| 0 | 2. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the purchase by HACM of the land located at 301 South 70th Street from the City of Milwaukee for $1.00 | ADOPTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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R13257
| 0 | 3. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the purchase by HACM of the land located at 7201 West Oklahoma Avenue from the City of Milwaukee for $1.00 | ADOPTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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| | B. | | REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS | | | |
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R13258
| 0 | 1. | Communication | Public Hearing on the proposed Significant Amendment to the 2021 Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Agency Plan regarding additional financing options
Minutes note: Patricia Dee, HACM’s Administrative Services Supervisor, gave a brief overview of the item to be presented at the public hearing and explained that the purpose of the hearing is to accept public comments and to give all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present their views regarding the proposed amendments to the Housing Authority’s 2021 Agency Plan. Ms. Dee explained a draft of the plan is available for review at the central office located at 809 North Broadway and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s website at www.hacm.org.
Kaylin Nuss, Director of Asset Management, offered explanatory information about the item.
Commissioner Diaz made a motion to open the public hearing on the significant amendment to the 2021 HACM Agency Plan. Commissioner Daniels seconded the motion, and it carried.
No member of the public asked to speak on this item.
Commissioner Diaz made a motion to close the public hearing on the HACM Agency Plan. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion, and it carried. | | | |
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R13259
| 0 | 2. | Communication | Public Hearing for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee's 2022 Agency Plan for the purpose of receiving comments as required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Minutes note: Patricia Dee, HACM’s Administrative Services Supervisor, gave a brief overview of the item to be presented at the public hearing and explained that the purpose of the hearing is to accept public comments and to give all interested persons a reasonable opportunity to be heard and to present their views regarding the Housing Authority’s submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of the 2022 Agency Plan. Ms. Dee explained a draft of the plan is available for review at the central office located at 809 North Broadway and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s website at www.hacm.org.
Kaylin Nuss, Director of Asset Management, offered explanatory information about the item.
Commissioner Diaz made a motion to open the public hearing on the 2022 HACM Agency Plan. Commissioner Daniels seconded the motion, and it carried.
Hope Lloyd and Julie Alexander of Independence First commented on a need for an increased quantity of subsidized housing with good accessibility for people with disabilities.
Kori Schneider-Peragine and Wendy Hamilton of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Fair Housing Council and partners in the Opportunity MKE Pilot program, commented on the importance of deconcentrating vouchers to reduce racial disparities and to allow for higher opportunities in communities beyond the inner city.
Tammy Noel, a Section 8 recipient, spoke about voucher amounts not being high enough to allow participants to move out of the inner city and away from concentrated violence.
Theresa Gabriel, an attorney at Legal Action of Wisconsin, commented on concerns regarding the eligibility, rent history and written notice requirements and how these might impact Section 8 recipients in a negative manner.
Commissioner Diaz commented that some of these were long term issues that stemmed from requirements placed upon public housing authorities.
Commissioner Lloyd stated it might be useful to have feedback from evaluators of the pilot program to hear about the strengths and weaknesses in Milwaukee’s demonstration versus the other cities in which the program is being piloted.
Cornelius Sawyer, a member of the Highland Gardens Resident Organization, raised concerns regarding residents not being informed of the information from the partners or the changes to the Agency Plan budget and how it would affect them. He also expressed a concern about a lack of monies and recourse if a tenant must move due to an emergency or poor condition of a rental unit.
Commissioner Diaz made a motion to close the public hearing on the HACM Agency Plan. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion, and it carried.
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R13260
| 0 | 3. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the submission of a proposed Significant Amendment to the 2021 Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee Agency Plan regarding additional financing options | ADOPTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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R13261
| 0 | 4. | Housing Authority Resolution | Resolution approving the submission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s 2022 Agency Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | ADOPTED | Pass | 5:0 |
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R13262
| 0 | 5. | Communication | Presentation regarding changes to the agenda format and the schedule for regularly occurring items
Minutes note: Fernando Aniban presented the proposed changes to the format and order of agenda items. Mr. Aniban said that upon approval he expected full implementation by the beginning of 2022.
Commissioners discussed the proposed format changes and made suggestions. Recommendations included moving the Executive Director’s report to immediately follow the Consent Agenda and including a report from the Board Chair as the third agenda item.
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R13241
| 0 | 6. | Motion | Election of the Chair
Minutes note: Chair Mark Wagner thanked the Board for his re-election, expressing his appreciation for the ability and honor of serving them and the organization. Mr. Wagner looked forward to and invited continued feedback regarding the organization’s growth and structure. | APPROVED | Pass | 4:0 |
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R13242
| 0 | 7. | Motion | Election of the Vice-Chair
Minutes note: Commissioner Sherri Daniels was newly elected Vice Chair. Ms. Daniels thanked Commissioner Diaz for the nomination and the Board for their vote as it gives her an opportunity to represent the Board in a different capacity. | APPROVED | Pass | 5:0 |
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R13263
| 0 | 8. | Communication | Report from the Acting Secretary-Executive Director
Minutes note: Willie Hines presented the attached items which included providing a summary of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s American Rescue Plan Act request efforts.
Jeanne Dawson, Program Specialist, presented an update on the ACTS Homeownership program, per the attached items.
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| | | | Adjournment
Minutes note: There being no further business, Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Commissioner 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. | | | |
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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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