Anniston Housing Authority

The meeting included discussion of information technology upgrades, collection loss write-offs for public housing residents, and the purchase of security cameras. There was also discussion regarding the Cooper Cleanup plan and a meeting with elected officials to support a full cleanup of the site. The board discussed the 2020 audit, the Occupational Skills and Training Grant, and a tour of Housing Development Corporation lots and properties. The HCV Administrative fees being in a deficit, and demolition at Barber Terrace were also discussed.

The joint work session of the AHA and HDC Boards covered several budget-related topics. The AHA budget reported a surplus change due to the FSS grant, increases in Management Developer Fees, reductions in CFP awards and HUD subsidies, and various administrative expense increases. The HCV's proration is up, leading to increased admin fees. The HDC budget discussed rental income, Barber Terrace money transfers, contributions to city road repaving, and grounds maintenance. The Hobson City budget showed a surplus with income from subsidies and salaries, and a need for a physical needs assessment. An executive session was held.

The meeting included a police report on crime statistics within the Anniston Housing Authority properties, a resident safety report, and a financial report citing the authority's bank balance and revenue losses. The Planning & Development Officer reported on the upcoming Public Hearing for the Annual Plan and the submission of the ADEM application. The board discussed the Housing Choice Voucher program, resident services, and concerns about a fence being erected at the Boys & Girls Club in Constantine. The board also reviewed and executed resolutions related to collection loss write-offs, budget revisions, public housing utility allowances, and Housing Choice Voucher Program Payment Standards. Updates were provided on the authority's PHAS score and the Barber Terrace project.

The meeting addressed a range of topics including the allocation of funding to support the HOME application, and a discussion regarding a legal issue that required a brief Executive Session. The board approved a resolution to write off tenant account balances, and also approved the submission of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and the Home Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) application for the Cooper Homes site. A budget work session was held, which included a review of the budget schedule, changes from the February 9th Work Session, and a discussion on future unit count reduction. The board also discussed the HCV leasing schedule and a proposed marketing plan for the HCV program.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The board approved collection loss write-offs for conventional housing. Budget discussions were held, including considerations for the RAD program, employee development plans, and a new administrative position. The board also approved the Central Office Cost Center (COCC) and operating budgets for Public Housing Operations and the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. An inventory removal application for a fire-damaged building in Norwood Homes was approved. The Executive Director discussed his succession plan and upcoming SEMAP coverage.