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Department Updates <br /> Audrey Spencer-Horsley stated that Gina James who is a prospective resident member for the <br /> OCHA Board and with the Boards consensus her application will be submitted for appointment. <br /> The county manager offered to help with transportation for any HCV residents to attend the <br /> Resident Advisory Board meetings. <br /> Audrey discussed possibly adding portals to our Elite software program that will make it more user <br /> friendly. <br /> There was discussion about landlords and the inspection process and providing some type of <br /> incentives and the possibility of forming a Landlord's Group. Jean Bolduc suggested doing a survey <br /> through Survey Monkey to get feedback about likes and dislikes. Audrey stated that she had some <br /> sample surveys. It was also discussed how to get rid of the myths about affordable housing and the <br /> HCV Program. It was suggested to have some type of Q&A online to dispel myths. <br /> Gina James wanted to know how most units pass inspections. Audrey-Spencer-Horsley explained <br /> that the inspectors have HUD HQS standards that they use when they inspect the units. Audrey <br /> Spencer-Horsley stated that they meet HQ standards, but the Authority may want to consider higher <br /> standards. Jean Bolduc suggested we could possibly create a newsletter. <br /> Audrey briefed the Board on purging of the waiting list. She said the response rate was low due <br /> likely to how long it has been since the list was updated. We have approximately two hundred <br /> responses so far and four hundred of the cards mailed came back due to improper addresses. This <br /> means that the waiting list will need to be opened. <br /> We now have a billboard encouraging more landlords at the intersection of Hwy 70 and 86 in <br /> Hillsborough. The billboard is asking for more landlords. <br /> The County Attorney responded to the OCHA Board questions concerning the Bylaws. He noted that <br /> the Authority operates differently from the other volunteer boards. He will be going to the Board of <br /> Commissioners to suggest changes that reflect this difference along with a few other Boards that fall <br /> under the same category as the OCHA Board. <br /> There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted: <br /> Angela Rockett, Administrative Assistant <br /> Audrey Spencer-Horsley, Director, Housing, Human Rights & Community Development <br /> OCHA Board Secretary <br />