November 18, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Union Housing Authority met on Monday, November 18th, 2024, for the regular monthly meeting. Those in attendance were Bruce Morgan, Chairman, Alexander Tucker, Vice-Chairman, Commissioner Mickey Gist and Resident Commissioner Jill Jeter. Staff present were Allen Whitener and Debbie Maness. Absent with Notice was Commissioner Genelle Alexander.

Chairman Morgan called the meeting to order and welcomed those in attendance. He declared a quorum and opened the floor for public comments. Hearing none, he then requested a motion to approve the minutes from last month's meeting. Commissioner Mickey Gist made the motion to approve the minutes, which was seconded by Resident Commissioner Jill Jeter and unanimously approved by the board.

In old business, Ms. Maness presented Revision #1 of the 2024 Budget and the proposed 2025 Budget with the request to discuss any changes to the 2025 Budget. Discussion ensued with the decision that we cut expenses to offset the deficit to have a positive cash flow for the year. Ms. Maness then updated the board of the progress being made at 101 Porter with Chairman Morgan requesting we take steps to develop a defined plan to complete the area. She then stated that the 2025 Annual Plan had been submitted and approved by the HUD Field Office.

In new business, a lease-up presentation was provided by each property manager outlining the process from application to approval to lease-up. Ms. Maness then notified the board that new signage had been placed at Horseshoe Circle on the side of the community room. Vice-Chairman Tucker provided a presentation on the SERC-NAHRO training he attended in Montgomery, Alabama. Ms. Maness then asked the board for approval to give employees a cost-of-living raise beginning January 2025. Following her request, the board went into executive session. Following the executive session, the meeting was opened for remaining regular business. The board approved a cost-of-living raise for employee. No further business was conducted.

The following resolutions were presented for approval:

# 1519 - Collection Losses

The reports on vacancies and work orders were distributed along with the monthly calendar.

There being no further business, Resident Commissioner Jill Jeter motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Vice-Chairman Alexander Tucker, and unanimously approved by the board.

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, December 9th, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Following the meeting, we will enjoy our annual dinner with the Commissioners.