HomeMy WebLinkAboutOCHA Board Minutes 8-18-21 ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
Minutes
August 18, 2021, 6:00 PM
Virtual Zoom Meeting
Members Present: Evelyn Johann, Michael Webb,
Absent: Tammy Jacobs,Paul Reynolds,Adejuwon Ojebuoboh, Corey Root
Staff Present: Blake Rosser HCV Program Manager
Welcome/Introduction
Blake Rosser called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
Introduction of meeting attendees:
Blake Rosser—HCVP Program Manager
Evelyn Johann—Board Member
Michael Webb—Board Member
Approval of Minutes:
There was no quorum, so no minutes could be approved.
HCV Program Manager/County Report
General Department Updates
Utilization/Voucher Issuance (see report)
Evelyn: There's a lot of building going on—is there any chance that some of it will be affordable
units? BR response: Most new developments have some affordable units but developers usually
make payments in lieu to avoid having to put affordable units.
EJ: The only point to make is having public housing in the face of this rental market. Is there any
way to push that limit a little more? Is there money to go forward?
BR: Federal funds are moving away from public housing and toward public-private partnership. PBV
is the best shot we have as of now to move toward public housing,but as a program we will be
pursuing all opportunities for public housing.
EHV: HCV will begin administering 19 EHV vouchers.
VASH: HCV will be meeting with Durham VA to discuss capacity needed. Application for more
VASH vouchers due at the end of the month.
Other Business
2 financial reviews going on, one a quality control review for Financial Management,the other an
RNP/UNP reconciliation going back to 2016. HCV Staff will be meeting with Finance next week to
address this. EJ provided a brief summary of the PHA's issues with financial reporting.
Regarding voucher issuance,based on Two-Year Tool we will have to slow down issuance soon,
however the 19 EHV vouchers will give us a 3-4 month cushion before we have to ramp down to 2-3
per month(the PHA does not want to shut down issuance completely, and they also want to be able
to reopen waitlist even if it is only to pull 4-5 people at a time).
Reopening waitlist: Board will have the opportunity to determine how we pull from traditional
waitlist when we reopen it. EJ suggests avoiding homelessness and setting a preference for families.
EJ: Regarding offset, will they restore funds if we show we can spend it. BR: I believe those funds
are lost,but we can eventually request more if we show our capacity supports it.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted: Blake Rosser