Claire Russ

The meeting agenda includes committee and departmental reports, as well as several resolutions for approval. Key business items involve the write-off of tenant accounts receivable, the awarding of a multi-year contract for the supply of appliances, and the establishment of a three-year software licensing agreement. Additionally, the board considered a one-year IT service renewal, contracts for fire casualty loss repairs and hot water tank replacements, and the initial approval for issuing tax-exempt multifamily bonds for housing development projects.

The meeting agenda included committee reports from Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council, followed by the CEO Report which featured a Finance Report. New Business involved several resolutions: authorizing the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $947,344.58 processed during February 2026; awarding contracts for Professional Lawn Care and Grounds Maintenance up to $610,952.00; exercising the first renewal option for temporary security of windows and doors up to $410,000.00; awarding contracts for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning maintenance for boilers up to $900,000.00; awarding contracts for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning maintenance for forced-air furnaces up to $1,200,000.00; extending a Housing Assistance Payments Contract with Medina Creative Housing, Inc. for Project-Based Vouchers; entering into a lease agreement for a Comprehensive Mail Management System up to $128,383.92; and awarding a contract for Fire Casualty Loss repairs at Willson Tower up to $64,300.00. The agenda concluded with sections for Public Comment, Executive Session, and Adjournment.

The agenda items for discussion and adoption included reports from various committees: Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council. Key resolutions proposed in New Business covered the awarding of a two-year contract for Emergency Plumbing Services, the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $992,108.83 processed in June and July 2025, adopting changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Program Administrative Plan for FY2025, and entering into contracts for Residential Property Inspection Services, web-based application development for Elite historical data retrieval, and mobile voice and data services renewal with T-Mobile and AT&T. Other resolutions authorized exercising the option year for Strategic Planning Services with the Bronner Group, LLC, and awarding contracts for the Fire Alarm Replacement at Lorain Square, Fire Pump Replacement at Scranton Castle, Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacements at Walton Place and Noah Town Homes, and Unit Renovations at Willson Family.

The agenda included committee reports from various committees such as Safety, Personnel, Resident Affairs, Finance, WRRMC, Audit, and the Progressive Action Council, followed by the CEO Report which included the Finance Report. New Business resolutions focused on significant financial and operational decisions. Key resolutions authorized the write-off of tenant accounts receivable totaling $524,311.35 processed during January 2026. Other resolutions authorized contract renewals or awards for Development Accounting Services, Private Security Services, Computer Aided Dispatch Software Maintenance and Support, and Human Resources Information System services. Additionally, resolutions authorized entering into Master Development Agreements for Rental Assistance Demonstration conversion and investment plans for Lakeview Tower, Olde Cedar Estate, Riverview Tower, and Springbrook High Rise and Gardens.

The content appears to be an excerpt from an address given by Commissioner George V. Jones, who has served on the Board of Commissioners for 14 years. Commissioner Jones emphasized that his primary objective is to ensure the happiness of CMHA seniors. He mentioned organizing an annual jamboree where he shops for gifts for the residents. He also reflected on his 33 years of experience as a public housing person, stating he has enjoyed every minute of it.