HOUSING AUTHORITY

P.O. Box 324 City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI 53201-0324 Meeting Minutes HOUSING AUTHORITY MARK WAGNER, CHAIR Ricardo Diaz , Vice Chair Sherri L. Daniels, Hon. M. Joseph Donald, Lena Mitchell, Michael Van Alstine, and James N. Witkowiak Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:30 PM City Hall, Room 301B, 200 East Wells Street The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive. Call to Order Meeting was called to order at 1:45p.m. Roll Call Present: 7 - Witkowiak, Diaz, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Reed Daniels, Donald A. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 1. R_12821 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 9, 2016 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 110916_HACM Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that this minutes be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 2. R_12822 Resolution approving the submission of a tax credit application to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority for Westlawn West Phase II-B Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: City of Milwaukee Page 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 3. R_12823 Resolution approving the submission of a tax credit application to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority for Mitchell Court Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 4. R_12824 Resolution approving the submission of a tax credit application to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority for College Court Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 5. R_12825 Resolution approving the write-off of fixed assets Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_Asset Dispositions 2016.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 6. R_12826 Motion to approve the proposed Housing Authority Board Meeting Schedule for 2017 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_2017 HACM Board Schedule-Tentative.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Michael T. Van Alstine, that the 2017 Housing Authority Board Schdule be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 B. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. R_12827 Resolution commending Ms. Sherri Daniels and Ms. Carla Jones for their years of leadership on the Resident Advisory Board Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James N. Witkowiak, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 2. R_12818 Presentation of the HAIG Risk Management Resident Safety Award to the Family of Roy Tillery Sponsors: THE CHAIR 3. R_12828 Resolution commending Thaddeus Black for 21 years of dedicated service to the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee and the City of Milwaukee Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by James N. Witkowiak, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 3 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 4. R_12829 Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budgets that include the Low Rent Public Housing Program, Section 8 Program, Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn developments, Central Office Cost Center and Homeownership Programs Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_2017 Consolidated Budget.pdf 121516_2017 Budget Summaries.pdf 121516_2017 LRPH Budget.pdf 121516_2017 BNS Budget.pdf 121516_2017 RAP Budget.pdf 121516_2017 COCC Budget.pdf 121516_2017 Homeownership Budget.pdf The Secretary-Executive Director is required to submit an annual operating budget for the HACM’s Low Rent Public Housing program, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, Homeownership program, Non-subsidized Affordable Housing program (aka Berryland, Northlawn and Southlawn developments), and Central Office Cost Center for approval by the board. A motion was made by Michael T. Van Alstine, seconded by Sherri Reed Daniels, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 5. R_12830 Resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) and the Community Development Authority of the City of West Allis (CDA-WA) relative to the administration and management of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_MOU With West Allis CDA VASH Vouchers.pdf 121516_MOA-HACM-West Allis areas of operation VASH.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Lena Mitchell, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 6. R_12831 Resolution approving HACM's Non-Federal Procurement Policy Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_Non-Federal Procurement Policy 12-02-2016 Final.pdf A motion was made by Michael T. Van Alstine, seconded by Ricardo Diaz, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 7- Witkowiak, Van Alstine, Wagner, Mitchell, Diaz, Reed Daniels, and Donald No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 5 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 7. R_12832 Report from the Secretary Executive-Director Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: 121516_Make Your Money Talk Program.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter Trump Administration & Housing.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter-HUD Secretary Naming List Short.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter Democrats Gird For FY 17 Budget Tussle.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter Low Income Housing Tops Ballots Across The Country.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter-New Class War Erupts Over Housing.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter-Final Fair Housing Enforcement Rule.pdf 121516_HAL Newsletter-Notes From Inside the Beltway-Clears Small Area FMR Rule.pdf 121516_HUD News Release - HUD Awards Nearly $82K to Help Youth Living in Milw Pub Hsg Afford College Continue Education 12-09-16.pdf 121516_Mother Jones-What if Everything You Knew About Poverty Was Wrong.pdf 121516_ERS-Early Actuarial Contribution Paymen Options for Anticipated 1-1-2017 .pdf 121516_Scholarship Thank you letter.pdf Mr. Perez discussed the attachments and made note of particular areas of interest for the Board: - Commissioner Judge Donald introduced Gabriel McGaughey, the director of Child Well-Being at Children's Hospital. He has had discussions with Mr. McGaughey regarding housing stability and how it impacts our youth. Children's Hospital is hoping that there could be future collaborations with the Housing Authority. - Make Your Money Talk Program (MYMT) Event announcement. Mr. Perez reported that the MYMT event was held on December 13, 2016 at the St. Marcus Luthern Church and was a success. - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "Trump Administration & Housing" - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "HUD Secretary Naming List" - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "Democrats Gird for FY 17 Budget Tussle" An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "Low Income Housng Tops Ballots Across The Country" - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "New Class War Erups Over Housing" - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "Final Fair Housing Enforcement Rule" - An article from the Housing Affairs Letter entitled "Notes From Inside the Beltway - "OMB Clears Small Area FMR Rule" - HUD News Release - HUD Awards Nearly $82K to Help Youth Living In Milwaukee Public Housing Afford College and Continue Education - An article from Mother Jones - "What if Everthing You Knew About Poverty Was Wrong" - Employee Retirement letter-Early Actuarial Contribution Payment Options - Mr. Perez shared a scholarship thank you letter Chair Wagner reported that NAHRO Community Revitalization & Development Committee reached out to the new incoming HUD Secretary Ben Carson, in which he City of Milwaukee Page 6 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes December 15, 2016 responded that he looks forward to working with NAHRO on community development and affordable issues. - Paul Williams reported that the TechForce Center and St. Francis Church are a finalist for the State Farm Building Block MANDI awards on April 6th, 2017. - Warren Jones reported that the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has honored the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM)'s Westlawn Gardens neighborhood as a "Green Luminary." HACM was recognized for managing stormwater and innovation of the envirornmental project at Westlawn Gardens. - Chair Wagner and Tony Perez thanked the Commissioners, HACM staff and residents for their participation and wished everyone blessed holiday season. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Witkowiak made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 3:05pm Commissioner Mitchell seconded the motion. There being no objections, the motion carried Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator, Patricia Schmidtknecht at 286-5100, (FAX)286-3456, (TDD)286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at 650 West Reservoir, Milwaukee, WI 53212. 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