THE AURORA HOUSING AUTHORITY

SPECIAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2017

1449 JERICHO CIRCLE, AURORA, IL 60506

Present:Joe Grisson, Chairman

MeloyneWimbley, Secretary

Laquita Haynes, Commissioner

John AguilarShireen Long, Commissioner

Bill Powell, Commissioner

Also Present:Maria Godinez, Interim Executive Director

Teresa Craft, Caseworker

Meghan Turley, Occupancy Specialist

Carlos Guillen, Director of Special Projects

The Meeting was called to order at 4:34 p.m.

AGENDA ITEMS COVERED

  • Public Comments
  • Review of Financial Reports
  • Review of Departmental Reports
  • Old Business
  • New Business
  • Closed Executive Session

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution 17-12: Approval of Asbestos Abatement/Removal

This resolution exists to allow AHA to enter into a contract with Colfax Corporation in the amount of $26,000 to conduct asbestos removal services for The Aurora Housing Authority.

A motion was made by Meloyne Wimbley and seconded by Bill Powell to pass Resolution 17-12. Four ayes, zero nayes.

Board Meeting Dates

Chairman Joe Grisson introduced the topic stating that Mondays had been an issue day to meet for most Board Members, and the Board is proposing to move the Board Meeting dates back to Wednesdays. There were no questions. It was also decided to move the remaining 2017 dates to Wednesdays as well. The November Board Meeting date and December Board Meeting date would move to November 29th and December 20th, respectively.

Elections

Chairman Grisson nominated Meloyne Wimbley for the vacant Vice Chairman position.

A motion was made by Bill Powell and seconded by Laquita Haynes to vote Meloyne Wimbley as Vice Chairman. Joe Grisson, Laquita Haynes, and Bill Powell voted yes. Shireen Long voted no. Meloyne Wimbley abstained. Meloyne Wimbley is elected the Vice Chairman of the Board of the Aurora Housing Authority.

Commissioner Bill Powell announced his intent to turn in his resignation next meeting, making his final meeting around December.He expressed the importance of showing up to Board Meetings. He also offered his continued support, even after his time with the Board is over.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no executive session.

A motion was made by Meloyne Wimbley and seconded by Bill Powell to adjourn the regular meeting. Four ayes, zero nays.

Regular Meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.