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 Wednesday, February 10, 2021 1:30 PM Conference Call-in #: (571)317-3129 Access Code: 132-518-949# 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, please go to: https://milwaukee.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx? ID=837958&GUID=59221355-5755-47A5-955D-8328454C79C8&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 1:30 p.m. Roll Call Present: 5 - Diaz, Wagner, Reed Daniels, VandeBerg, Lloyd Excused: 1 - Lott 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. R13206 Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on January 13, 2021 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: HACM Minutes for 1-13-21.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Susan Lloyd, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the City of Milwaukee Page 1 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes February 10, 2021 following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, and Lloyd No: 0 Excused: 1- Lott 2. R13207 Approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on January 28, 2021 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: HACM Minutes - Special Mtg 01-28-2021.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Susan Lloyd, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, and Lloyd No: 0 Excused: 1- Lott 3. R13208 Resolution approving an award of contract to Argus Technical Services (Milwaukee, WI) to provide maintenance employee staffing for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee in the of amount of $750,000 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Argus Technical Services for Maintenance Staffing Bid Tab 58007.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Susan Lloyd, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, and Lloyd No: 0 Excused: 1- Lott 4. R13209 Resolution authorizing the submission of a proposal to the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services regarding “Real Men, Real Talk” fatherhood training Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Milwaukee County Department of Health -Human Services Authorization Form.pdf A motion was made by Ricardo Diaz, seconded by Susan Lloyd, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 5- Diaz, Reed Daniels, Wagner, VandeBerg, and Lloyd No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 2 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes February 10, 2021 Excused: 1- Lott B. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. R13210 Presentation Fourth Quarter Financial Reports for the period ending December 31, 2020 Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Discussion Points for Fourth Quarter Financial Reports 12-31-20.pdf Fourth Qtr Financial Report Complete.pdf Rick Koffarnus, HACM’s Finance Director, presented the financial reports for the Fourth Quarter of 2020, summarizing documents included with the agenda. There being no questions or comments from the Commissioners, Chair Wagner thanked Mr. Koffarnus for the report 2. R13211 Presentation Final Quarterly Recovery Report for 2020 to HUD Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Updated Recovery Plan Report - Q4 2020 - 01-13-21 1144.pdf Willie L. Hines, Jr., HACM’s Associate Director, and Greg Anderson, HACM’s Senior Asset Director, reported the updates of changes to items in the Quarterly Recovery report previously presented in last month’s Board meeting. Mr. Anderson also clarified HACM’s partnership with Northcott and SET Ministries and their duties at various housing properties. After the discussion among the Commissioners, Vice Chair Diaz made a motion that updates on vacancies, number of applicants and unit turnaround goals be reported to the Board on a monthly basis rather than quarterly. Commissioner Susan Lloyd seconded, motion carried 3. R13212 Presentation Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) updates Sponsors: THE CHAIR Attachments: Rent Assistance Demonstration-RAD- Update - February 2021 Brd Mtg Kaylin Nuss.pdf Kaylin Nuss, HACM’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, presented a summary on the Rental Assistance Demonstration’s (RAD) progress, including a few highlighted items such as HACM closing the RAD conversions of 1,084 units in 2020 and $10 billion dollars invested in RAD converted public housing. There was also discussion on development and financial planning for future RAD conversions. 4. R13213 Report from the Secretary-Executive Director Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 3 HOUSING AUTHORITY Meeting Minutes February 10, 2021 Attachments: WWBIC HACM Q4 2020 Report.pdf COVID-19 Vaccinations - Update to Commissioners 2-2-21.pdf Mr. Pérez made note that Ken Barbeau, HACM’s Community Services Program Director, was able to establish a collaboration with the City of Milwaukee Health Department to address vaccinations of HACM residents. Mr. Perez noted that Lapham Park already had 43 HACM residents vaccinated as part of that collaboration. Mr. Pérez directed the Commissioners to a report from the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation’s (WWBIC) “Make Your Money Talk” program. Mr. Pérez stated, even in a pandemic, the program has successfully guided 12 individuals to homeownership in 2020. Chair Wagner thanked Mr. Pérez for his continued leadership and guidance. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Lloyd made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 p.m. Vice Chair Diaz 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. 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. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying. City of Milwaukee Page 4