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Orange County Housing Authority Board <br /> May 29, 2014 <br /> Members Present: Diane Beecham, Jean Bolduc, JonZella Bailey-Pridham, Tammy Jacobs <br /> and James Davis <br /> Members Absent: None <br /> Welcome/Introduction <br /> The meeting was called to order by the Chair Jean Bolduc at 6:05 pm. <br /> Approval of Minutes <br /> Diane Beecham made a motion to approve the minutes from March 26, 2014, TammyJacobs seconded the <br /> motion which passed unanimously. The minutes from April 16, 2014 were reviewed and amended. <br /> Tammy made a motion to approve the April 16, 2014 minutes as amended, Diane seconded the motion <br /> which passed unanimously. <br /> Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Budget Review <br /> James Davis reviewed the revenues and expenses for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program as <br /> of March 14, 2014. The fund balance reflected $191, 609 as of February 28, 2014. James stated that he <br /> will provide a fund balance update at the June 18, 2014 meeting. James further noted that the number of <br /> outstanding vouchers remained at 18 and that this number has increased since the date of the report. <br /> Board Work Plan Continued <br /> Commissioners reviewed the Board Work Plan and discussed how to accomplish each goal. Jean <br /> recommended that the Work Plan should include the goal of establishing quarterly informational sessions <br /> for tenants. During the sessions, the Commission will advise tenants on their right to file complaints <br /> against landlords who abuse the Section 8 program or operate contrary to other laws governing landlords. <br /> Department Report <br /> James Davis reported that Brittney Walden has been removed from the HA. James also reported that he <br /> will be working with the County's Public Affairs office to create a video that highlights the essence and <br /> importance of the HCV Program. James will review the HA bylaws to determine the number of voting <br /> Commissioners. <br /> Other Business <br /> JonZella Bailey-Pridham described incidences where HCV tenants have been taken advantage of by <br /> landlords. Jean recommended that there be a PSA about the HCV Program and Fair Housing. Jean <br /> further announced that she obtained a PowerPoint presentation from the Durham Housing Authority and <br /> suggested that the HA tailor the presentation for Orange County and that the County's website be updated <br /> to include a link to this presentation and other relevant information. JonZella stated that she has spoken <br /> with a program landlord about why other landlords are not in the program. She was informed that <br /> landlords are concerned about such issues as the timeliness of property inspections. <br /> There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. on a motion by JonZella and <br /> seconded by Tammy. <br /> Respectfully submitted: James E. Davis, Jr., Secretary <br />