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year to be eligible to port. There was additional discussion on this topic by the <br /> Commissioners. <br /> b. VMS: James presented the Corrective Action Plan in response to HUD's VMS audit. <br /> James stated that staff will work with the Emphasys Software administrators to remedy <br /> the need to manually count or calculate data. <br /> Department Report <br /> a. Membership Update: James informed the Commission that new members will appointed <br /> to the board on January 22, 2015. He also informed the Commission that a letter was <br /> sent to an HCV Program participant requesting him to apply to the board. The <br /> Commissioners discussed how to attract a participant to join the board and recommended <br /> that the staff(Housing Specialists)identify a person. <br /> By consent, the Commissioners asked staff to recommend Daniel Bullock to the board. <br /> b. 2015 Proposed Payment Standards: James reported that the payment standard is <br /> currently 110% of FMR as recommended by the board. This will result in fewer <br /> vouchers the HA can administer over time. As a follow-up, James provided information <br /> about the unit prices at 86 North. Based on their price rates, program participants would <br /> not be able to rent at the complex even with the implementation of the 110% payment <br /> standard. <br /> C. Amendments to the bylaws: The Commissioners reviewed the amendments as presented <br /> by Diane Beecham and Jean Bolduc. Additional amendments will be made and discussed <br /> prior to a formal vote to amend the bylaws. The Commissioners discussed whether the <br /> board is a Board of Commissioners or the Housing Authority for the Department of <br /> Housing, Human Rights and Community Development. The Commissioners agreed that <br /> determining their role will affect how the bylaws should be amended. James will present <br /> this issue to the County Attorney for clarification. <br /> Other Business <br /> There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. on a motion by Tammy <br /> Jacobs and seconded by Diane Beecham. <br /> Respectfully submitted: James E. Davis, Jr., Secretary <br /> 2 <br />