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Development found it necessary for Lamar County to increase Fair Market rents. The purpose for this change was to encourage class members (blacks) to move into non - impacted areas. Motion was made to accept Exception Rents by Lillian Brooks and seconded by Zeph Gibson. The vote was 4 -1 in favor of Fair Market Value. Agenda Item 4- CApproving demolition submission: Denny Head informed the board that the HOPE VI gave housing authorities demolition grants. Denny informed the board that units 501 thru 528 excluding unites 513 through 516 were the units that were considered obsolete and no longer need and were in need to be demolished. Tenants in these units have been issued $350.00 for moving expenses and have been issued new apartments. A motion to accept demolition was made by Jeff Hoog and seconded by Zeph Gibson. Agenda Item 4 -D Approving demolition submission: Executive Director Denny Head discussed the importance of hiring a consultant. The purpose of hiring a consultant could amend the capital fund so that the Housing Authority may get additional funds in the hopes of purchasing land for additional housing. Board of Commissioners went into Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. The Paris Housing Authority Board of Commissioners reconvened from executive session with the decision to hire Denny Head as Executive Director of the Paris Housing Authority. A motion was made to pay $50,000.00 per year to Denny Head. Motion was made by Kathleen Edge and seconded by Jeff Hoog. Vote was unanimous 5 -0. Chairman Rick Poston asked if there was any additional matter that needed to be discussed, and there being none asked for a motion to close meeting. Motion was made by Lillian Brooks and seconded by Kathleen Edge. Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m. APPROVED this 15"' day of October, 2002. James R. Poston, Chairman Denny Head, Secretary