Bashairra Henry

The board discussed several operational and strategic initiatives. Key topics included federal housing policy concerns regarding term limits and work requirements for housing assistance, as well as the transition of Emergency Housing Vouchers into the Housing Choice Voucher program. Updates were provided on the Personnel Policy, including new AI usage and domestic violence policies. The board reviewed departmental reports covering the Housing Choice Voucher program, public housing occupancy rates and improvements, human resource wellness and training initiatives, and status updates on various grant applications, including youth after-school programming and housing assistance for human trafficking victims.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational reports, including updates on Public Housing occupancy rates and HUD funding adjustments. Key discussions included financial oversight, human resources initiatives like the new quarterly newsletter and staff performance evaluations, and strategic efforts in grant acquisition and compliance. Additionally, the Board reviewed progress within the Housing Choice Voucher program, the Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency (ROSS) program, and upcoming maintenance and inspection readiness preparations.

The board meeting covered several key areas, including financial budget revisions, the CEO business consultant contract, and updates on various housing programs. Discussion items included progress on the City Clock relocation, the status of public housing maintenance and vacancies, the implementation of a new hybrid work policy for staff, and updates on employee wellness and training initiatives. Additionally, the board reviewed progress on various grant-funded projects, including those for transitional housing and redevelopment, and received updates regarding resident support services, including senior wellness programs and partnerships with local community organizations.

This Five-Year Action Plan outlines the Capital Fund Program initiatives for the Housing Authority of the County of Chester from 2026 to 2030. It details physical needs work statements for specific developments including KING TERR & FAIRVIEW VILL, OXFORD TERRACE, and 222 N CHURCH & LOCUST, MAPLE, SPRUCE CTS, covering repairs, replacements, and modernizations such as windows, piping, appliances, and unit renovations. The plan also incorporates authority-wide management needs for administration, operations, and computer system upgrades.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and operational updates including resolutions regarding the termination of a city clock contract, updates to the hybrid work policy, settlement of a legal case, the status of a non-profit organization, revision of bylaws, and adjustments to utility allowances. The meeting also included reports from the CEO, finance department, public housing, and the housing choice voucher program, covering topics such as relocation progress, grant submissions, human resources initiatives, and strategic compliance updates.