03-A Housing Auth (11/21/03)HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PARIS
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
100 GEORGE WRIGHT HOMES
November 21, 2003
12:30 p.m.
Chairman Jeff Hoog called the meeting to order as 12:35 p.m. with the following Board
members present: Kathleen Edge, Rick Poston, and Annette Grant. Also attending was Executive
Director Denny Head, Assistant Director Sally Gibson, and Legal Council T.K. Haynes.
Chairman Jeff Hoog asked for a motion to accept the minutes from the October 21, 2003 Board
of Commissioners meeting. Motion was made by Rick Poston and seconded by Annette Grant.
Motion was unanimous 3-0.
Request for exception to the One Strike Policy in regards to Bobbie Thompson. Bobbie
Thompson explained to the board the situation of her son having an inoperable brain tumor. Her
son was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Ms. Thompson explained to the board
that her son was taking chemo and was told that if he smoked a marijuana cigarette would help
with the pain and nausea. Her son was 17 years old at the time of his arrest. Denny explained to
the board that with each situation there are different circumstances to consider. Denny informed
the board that Ms. Thompson presented him with a letter from the Lamar County Attorney's
office stating that all charges had been dropped. Denny also explained that there were only three
board members present and that the board may want to table their decision until all board
members are present. James R. Poston made recommendation to table.
TABLED.
Denny informed the board of a situation with one of the residents at 1840 Jackson Court. There
have been several reports involving this resident's children. Denny received information from
two other residents in reference to the problems involving this resident's children. Denny
contacted the resident and informed her that she must attend a mandatory meeting to discuss the
problems involving her children. The resident showed up for her meeting with Sharon Reynerson
with Lone Star Legal Aid. Denny explained that the resident and Lone Star Legal Aid attempted
to turn this situation into a racial problem. Denny informed that all information regarding this
situation was documented in the tenant's file.
Denny informed the board that in the future Lone Star Legal Aid would not be allowed to come
into the Paris Housing Authority and request copies or to see files without filing the appropriate
paper work All information obtained will be requested and the paperwork presented within the
appropriate deadlines.
Agenda Item 2004-014- Approve contract for Architect- Denny informed the board that the
PHA was in need of Architect services. Denny informed the board that the only qualified
applicant was Cameron Alread. Denny informed the board that the board must approve these
services. Motion was made by Annette Grant. Seconded by Kathleen Edge. Vote was unanimous
3-0.
Agenda Item 2004-015- Approval of revised residential lease. Changes were made to the
residential lease. The lease did not include the requirements of community service. Denny
informed the board that the changes were made and that approval from the board was necessary.
Motion was made by Kathleen Edge and seconded by Annette Grant. Vote was unanimous 3-0.
Chairman Jeff Hoog asked if there was any further business and there being none asked for a
motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was made by Annette Grant and seconded by Rick
Poston. Meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m.
Approved this 20St day of January, 2004.
Chairman; Jeff Hoog
Denny R. Head; Secretary