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, Brooke VandeBerg, Gloria Lott, and Susan Lloyd Thursday, June 18, 2020 1:30 PM Conference Call Listen Only: (872) 240-3311 Access Code: 110-845-581 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. To view the meeting materials electronically, you may view them at: https://milwaukee.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx? ID=794153&GUID=E98156B2-AE24-476D-8E9E-793CE1A25A6B&Options=info|&Search = Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities who cannot access the meeting via phone. For additional information 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. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 1:30pm Roll Call Present: 6 - Diaz, Wagner, Reed Daniels, VandeBerg, Lott, Lloyd A. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.) 1. R13158 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on May 13, 2020 Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Attachments: HACM Minutes 05-13-20.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Sherri Reed Daniels, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 6- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 2. R13159 Resolution approving award of contract to Hurt Electric Inc. (Menomonee Falls, WI) for public construction Phase 3 site lighting at Westlawn Gardens Phase 2 in the amount of $298,800.00 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Hurt Electric for Ph2 WLG site lighting - IFB 57982.pdf Summary of Sec 3 Contract 57982-Public Contruction Ph3 WG2.pdf Site Map - The Walnut - Site Location.pdf Pic - The Walnut.pdf Site Map - The Oak - Site Location.pdf Pic -The Oak.docx Site Map - WR VI Site Plan - Hurt Electric Work.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Sherri Reed Daniels, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 6- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 B. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. R13160 Election of the Chair Sponsors: THE CHAIR Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to open the nominations for the office of Chair and Commissioner Daniels seconded. Commissioner Daniels made a motion to nominate Mark Wagner for Chair and Commissioner Diaz seconded the motion. Commissioner Diaz made a motion to close the nominations for the office of Chair, and Commissioner VandeBerg seconded the motion. Chair Wagner thanked the Commissioners for allowing him to continue as Chair. He considers it an honor, and will continue to do all he can. Aye: 6- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 2. R13161 Election of the Vice Chair City of Milwaukee Page 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to open the nominations for the office of Vice Chair and Commissioner Daniels seconded. Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to nominate Ricardo Diaz for Vice Chair and Commissioner Daniels seconded the motion. Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to close the nominations for the office of Vice Chair, and Commissioner Daniels seconded the motion. Aye: 6- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, Lott, and Lloyd No: 0 3. R13162 Report from the Secretary-Executive Director Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: CNI Grant Application.pdf Hazard Pay Letter Sample.pdf HCVWaitListOpeningFlyer FINAL 20200608 (2).pdf HCVWaitListOpeningFAQ FINAL 20200608 (2).pdf PRESS RELEASE HACM to Open Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Waitlist Lottery FINAL 20200610.pdf COVID-19 Return to Workplace Guide_May 2020 6-4-20.pdf Mr. Pérez asked Bobbi Marsells, HACM’s Assistant Secretary, to give a summary of the Housing Authority City of Milwaukee’s (HACM) Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant application for the College Court neighborhood. Ms. Marsells stated that HACM will be working with Torti Gallas + Partners in identifying a family development eligible to submit an application. Commissioners discussed the challenges in identifying a family development and the boundaries associated with the application. Mr. Pérez directed the Board to a letter regarding hazard pay that was mailed to eligible employees. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant was received by HACM through the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for hazard pay, safety equipment and supplies. These additional funds will help to assist departments to maintain minimum staffing in positions that carry a regular, prolonged and repeated risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus. Mr. Pérez asked Fernando Aniban, HACM’s Chief Financial Officer, for a summary of the CARES Act funding. Mr. Aniban informed the Board that HACM received additional funding, including administrative fees to pay COVID-19 related expenses, like the hazard pay. Mr. Aniban stated that the Rent Assistance Program received $710,000 and Public Housing received $936,000. Chair Wagner concluded by thanking Commissioner Daniels for her nomination and thanking HACM staff for their support. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner VandeBerg made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:07pm. Commissioner Lloyd seconded the motion. There being no City of Milwaukee Page 3 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes June 18, 2020 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. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. 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