Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 24

Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners met Sept. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. CALL TO ORDER 

A Special Meeting of the Board of Commissioners (“Board”) of the Houston Housing Authority (“HHA”) was held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Houston Housing Authority Central Office, 2640 Fountain View Drive, Houston, Texas 77057. Called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

Present:

• Joseph “Jody” Proler, Chairman

• Alton Smith, Vice Chairman

• Stephanie A.G. Ballard, Commissioner

• Eric G. Carter, Commissioner

• Kenneth C. Li, Commissioner

• David A. Northern, Sr., Secretary

ABSENCES:

• Cynthia Aceves-Lewis, Commissioner

• Kristy Kirkendoll

III. INTRODUCTION OF THE INTERPRETERS

Chairman Proler offered the use of interpreters to be available to Spanish, Mandarin and Vietnamese speakers who may need assistance for public comments only.

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Donna Dixon stated there were no speakers.

Chairman Proler stated we will move to New Business.

V. NEW BUSINESS

a. Resolution No. 3821: Consideration to authorize the President & CEO to execute the Choice Neighborhood Grant Agreement and the Grant Assistance Award Notification (HUD 1044).

PRESENTED BY: Lynn Henson, Choice Neighborhood Director

Excited to be here as the Choice Neighborhood Director. I came here by way of the City of Houston Planning and Development Department where I worked for 27 years. I’ve worked in many community projects and programs including those in the Third Ward and other communities.

I present to you today, Resolution No. 3821 which states, The Houston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners authorizes the President & CEO to execute the Grant Agreement and the Assistance Award Notification (HUD 1044) for the Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant in the amount of $50 million for the Third Ward Cuney Homes Choice Neighborhood Initiatives pursuant to the memorandum dated September 20, 2024, from Lynn Henson, Choice Neighborhood Director to David A. Northern, Sr., President & CEO. 

On motion by Commissioner Li and seconded by Commissioner Smith. The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 3821. 

VI. ADJOURNMENT 

Chairman Proler this concludes the items on today’s agenda and asked for a motion to adjourn. 

On motion by Commissioner Li and seconded by Commissioner Carter. Commissioner Kirkendoll remarked Chairman Proler declared the meeting adjourned at 1:34 p.m.

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