01/16/2024 MinutesMINUTES OF
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 16, 2024
The Housing Authority of the City of Paris, Texas Board of Commissioners met for a
REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING at 12:30 P.m, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at the
Housing Authority of the City of Paris, Texas, 650 7" SW — Office, Conference Room, Paris,
Texas 75460.
Present: Board Members: Jenny Wilson, Vice Chairman
Steve Smith
Beverly Johnson
City Representatives: None
Housing Authority Employees: Elizabeth Brooks
Absent: Board Members: Derrick Hill
TK Haynes
1. Call meeting to order, Jenny Wilson, Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners,
called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.
2. Quorum and members verified by Jenny Wilson, Vice Chairman.
3. Citizens' Forum. No one present or requested to speak.
4. Approve minutes from the meeting of December 19, 2023. A Motion to approve this
item was made by Board Member Steve Smith and seconded by Board Member Beverly
Johnson. Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0 nays.
5. Unfinished business to discuss: A. Waiver of PILOT
A. Agreement to move forward with the request letter to the City of Paris to waive the
PILOT
6. New Business:
A. Ms. Brooks presented Directors Report to the Board of Commissioners
1. Occupancy Report: waiting list and vacancy information on Public Housing and
Section S Vouchers. 6 vacancies in Public Housing and 284 vouchers utilized with 17
open offers as of January 16, 2024,
2. Financial Information was given to the Board of Commissioners.
3. Discussed the status of the Celebration Paris Project in regards to City of Paris
Resolution 2024-004, which reaffirms the City of Paris' support of the project.
4. Discussed potential Board of Commissioners training and it was decided to wait until
after the Board appointments in June due to 4 terms expiring.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Convene into executive session at 1:02 pm pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters.
Reconvened into open session at 1;30 no discussion items needed action.
8. RESOLUTIONS:
2023-012 Utility Allowance Schedule
A Motion was made to approve new Utility Allowance Schedule by Board
Member Steve Smith and seconded by Board Member Beverly Johnson.
Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0 nays.
2023-013 Lincoln Policy Revision
A Motion was made to approve Lincoln policy revision to add Pamela
Adams as an authorized signer by Board Member Beverly Johnson and
seconded by Board Member Steve Smith. Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0 nays.
2023-014 Disposition
A Motion was made to approve the disposition of non -repairable
appliances (8 stoves & 1 refrigerator) by Board Member Steve Smith and
seconded by Board Member Beverly Johnson. Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0
nays.
9. There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Steve
Smith and seconded by Board Member Beverly Johnson. Motion carried, 3 ayes -- 0 nays.
Jenny Wilson, Vice Chairman adjourned the meeting at 1:35 p.m.
APPROVED THIS,
ATC
Wilson Vice Chairman
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Elizabet rooks, Secretary