Regular Meeting

Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners

Housing

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
1:00 p.m. EDT

546 E 17th St, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202 Indianapolis, IN 46202 (Directions)

The Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners oversees the federally-funded government housing agency that provides low-income families, seniors, and families with disabilities access to Indianapolis Housing Agency properties.

Current Commission members:

Kimberly Wize, chair

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Indianapolis - IN Documenters Team

Note-taking by Alicia Reuter

The Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners met to review the Public Housing Agency plan and hear resident public comment.

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Live reporting by Breone Dupree

The Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners met to hear public comment and review the PHA Plan.

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11:55 AM Oct 8, 2024 CDT

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Meeting agenda

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Meeting start: 1:05 PM

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Call to Order, Roll Call, and Approval of Meeting Minutes all done by Chair Wize within the 1st minute

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Proposal 24-P-05 will be tabled for now.

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PHA Plan Public Comment starts. This citizen is concerned with the lack of Section 8 housing in Indianapolis. Renter's insurance and pest control fees are also a concern for many renters like her.

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Proposal 24-P-06 gives IHA CEO signatory power on forms and reports

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Proposal 24-P-07 requests for approval of the CEO to be added with the CFO as signature authority for bank accounts, CDs, and other accounts.

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https://x.com/Dupreezine/status/1843714633447944272?t=rZCBCAQTgNRpXidlhssPJw&s=19

https://x.com/Dupreezine/status/1843714633447944272?t=rZCBCAQTgNRpXidlhssPJw&s=19

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Executive Director Report touches on added security measures by way of security cameras at 2 locations, crime watche and resident councils at various public housing locations, and server upgrades to avoid another cyber attack. The 1st video is longer than 2:20 but that's my limit

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Department Reports focused on statistical updates including IHA responses to resident maintenance requests. The Housing Choice Voucher had no updates.

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Tenant Representative Report skipped as the representative was not in attendance.

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Public Comments focused on concerns with staffing & maintenance at 16 Park, IN Health Dept Outreach, rent payment options, poor hot water, security concerns, and IHA staff turnover

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Chairperson Wize reminded us that the PHA Plan is available for review on the IHA website and a public meeting will be held soon to address public comments.

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Meeting adjourned 1:50 PM

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