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02/10/2026 MinutesMINUTES OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING February 10, 2026 The Housing Authority of the City of Paris, Texas Board of Commissioners met for a REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Housing Authority of the City of Paris, Texas, 6507 1h SW — Office, Conference Room, Paris, Texas 75460. Present: Board Members: City Representatives: None Housing Authority Employees Other: Absent: Jenny Wilson, Chairman Steve Smith, Vice -Chairman Allan Hubbard, Commissioner Stacy Ladell, Commissioner Stacia Waters, Executive Director/Secretary Pam Adams, Financial Director None Bill Harmon, Resident Commissioner Call Meeting to Order: Jenny Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. Establish Quorum: Chairman Wilson dispensed with the roll call and stated the sign -in sheet (Attachment #1) would be maintained as the official record of attendance for the meeting. The sign - in sheet reflects that the above Board of Commissioners and community members were in attendance and that a quorum was present to conduct business. 3. Citizens' Forum: No one present or requested to speak. 4. Approve Minutes from the meeting of November 18, 2025. A Motion to approve this item was made by Commissioner Hubbard and seconded by Vice Chairman Smith. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays. 5. The ED presented Update By -Laws which removed the section outlining the "order of business". This update was necessary to remove "New Business", since no topic may be introduced that is not on the posted agenda. Vice Chairman Smith made a motion to accept the amended By -Laws, and it was seconded by Commissioner Hubbard. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays 6. The ED presented the Bids to survey the Deere -Fox Crossing site: Sanderson Surveying, Cypress Surveying, and Northcutt. No formal bid was received from Cypress other than a price, which was half the other bids, but did not have documentation to back it up. Therefore, the apparent lowest bidder is Northcutt in the amount of $22,000.00. The ED is tasked with checking all HUD requirements and awarding the contract to Northcutt, if no adverse information is revealed. Commissioner Hubbard made the motion; second was made by Vice Chairman Smith. Motion carried, 4 ayes — 0 nays 7. The ED presented the sealed Lawn Card Bids to Chairman Wilson to open and read aloud. All Star bid $69,125; Cody's Lawn & Tree bid $102,125; and Moe Yards bid $162,000. Commissioner Hubbard made a motion to accept the lowest bid, provided all HUD requirements are met; second was made by Commissioner Ladell. Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0 nays (Commissioner Smith had to leave early; Quorum still present.) 8. The ED requested Board approval to research purchasing 2 HCV program vehicles for staff. HCV is currently using PHA vehicle and reimbursing the PHA. Board discussed several vehicles that should be considered and directed the ED to gather bids to be presented next month at the Board Meeting. 9. The ED presented a list of Unusable Maintenance Inventory/Assets for consideration to be disposed of. Vehicles will be disposed of via sealed bids; inoperable items will be trashed; inventory items will be offered to other PHAs before being disposed of via other means. Commissioner Hubbard made a motion to dispose of items in accordance with PHA Policy; second was made by Commissioner Ladell. Motion carried, 3 ayes — 0 nays 10. The ED presented the Personnel Policy for approval. After discussion Commissioner Hubbard made the motion to approve the Policy with the change: "Professional conduct and behavior at all times"; second was made by Commissioner Ladell. Motion Carried 3 ayes — 0 nays 11. The ED asked the Board for clarification regarding the management contract in relation to provisions stated therein; Question: "Do provisions go into effect automatically or is additional Board approval required?" Board stated the provision are automatic and no other Board approval is needed; all provisions are retroactive. Executive Directors Report: ED presented Directors Report to the Board of Commissioners A. Occupancy Report: Demographic Reports were presented to the Board of Commissioners. B. Financial Report: Financial information was presented for October; Bank Statements were presented for November, December and January. The delay is due to Medical Leave of Absence by Financial Director. C. Capital Funds Report: 2025 funds are slated for 1406 accounts. ED has begun working on 2026 funds, as well as looking into additional Emergency Grants for infrastructure needs. D. General Updates: a. GWH-DFC Water/Sewer Line Project RESOLUTIONS: 2-10-2026-1 By Laws 2-10-2026-2 Property Survey 2-10-2026-3 Lawn Care Contract 2-10-2026-4 Disposition of Unusable Maintenance Inventory 2-10-2026-5 Personnel Policy There being no further business to discuss a Motion was made by Commissioner Hubbard to adjourn and was seconded by Commissioner Ladell. Motion carried,3 ayes — 0 nays. Chairman Wilson adjourned the meeting at 4:59p.m. NOTE: Certification of Secretary Attached