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Mr. Savage: So do we have anymore comments on the mold report? Chairman Gary Savage noted this discussion should be with #5 Unfinished Business - even though the discussion took place after we started on #6 New Business. Discussion began with question from Ms. Hearn as to where the mold was coming from. Ms. Sharon Reynerson from Lone Star Legal Aid spoke up and told about a report that she had done on 413 George Wright Homes showed that the problem was the condensation on the single pane windows along with gas heat. She stated that the inspector said until the problem was fixed it would continue to produce condensation and mold. She went on to talk about retaliation from 2010. Mr. Savage stated that the PHA may need to have our own study done. Ms. Reynerson put the Housing Authority on notice about the mold problem. Ms. Ruthart notified Ms. Reynerson that we have actually moved two tenants due to extreme mold in their units. Ms. Hearn suggested that we write a letter to the Mayor stating what we are doing regarding the mold situation. Ms. Reynerson mentioned another Housing Authority that was sued and lost due to the mold problem. She also stated that the City of Paris would be liable also because they appoint our Board. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Information Sheet on Mold given to new tenants and annual recertification (was not listed on agenda, just wanted to inform the Board that we are trying to inform the tenants as we discussed in our last meeting). b. Occupancy Report — PHA was down to 3 vacancies in May and now are back up to 7. It is a constant struggle. Section 8 vouchers are at 283 with 10 vouchers outstanding. Waiting List — 53 on Section 8 Waiting List and will probably be opening it up in a couple of months; Public Housing Waiting List — 1 bedroom = 44, 2 bedroom = 23, and 3 bedroom = 4. Demographics were provided for the waiting lists. c. Financial report — Section 8 and Public Housing Bank statements were given to the Board as well as Section 8 and Public Housing financial reports from the accountant. 7. RESOLUTIONS: 2015 -018. FYE 6/30/2017 Budget - Motion made by Mr. Dangerfield and seconded by Ms. Cherry. Passed 4 -0. 2015 -019. Write Offs for FYE 6/30/2016 — Motion made by Mr. Dangerfield and seconded by Ms. Cherry. Passed 4 -0. 8. Board Questions or comments: Mr. Dangerfield brought up the subject of charging tenants for multiple treatments of bedbugs. Mr. Savage suggested putting this on the next agenda as an item to act on for possible options for payment. Ms. Cherry had a question regarding flat rents and utility allowances which was addressed by Ms. Ruthart. Ms. Cherry asked if Shaquanda Cotton's request would be placed on the next agenda. Copies were made of Ms. Cotton's letter for all Board Members. Ms. Cherry also asked about the landlord list being up to date. Ms. Ruthart told her it is updated as the landlord updates their phone numbers with the PHA. 7