James Adams

The agenda includes a review of monthly disbursements, the Treasurer's report, and a credit card review. Key administrative items involve program statistics, portability payments, banking balances, and staff expense fund expenditures. The committee will consider investment options for business account funds, the Deposit Assistance Grant Program, and a general overview by the Executive Director. Additionally, the agenda features financial reviews and resolutions regarding the withdrawal of funds from the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Escrow account, a contract for the replacement of exterior and storm doors in Newton, Iowa, and the implementation of the Annual PHA Plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda. Discussions included the presentation of the FYE 2024 audit report, which indicated profits for both the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing. Disbursements for September and October 2025 were approved, along with a replenishment of $3,000 to the staff expense fund. The Executive Director reported on various operational statistics, an HRH Grant extension approval from HUD, progress on rectifying property encroachments in Perry, Iowa, the engagement of a contractor for a utility allowance review, and attendance at a Landlord and Service Provider Roundtable. New business heavily focused on approving several resolutions, including the withdrawal of funds from the Section 8 Family Self-Sufficiency Escrow Account, approval of grant applications for FSS Coordinator funding, execution of two-year accounting contracts with Loucks & Schwartz for both Section 8 and Public Housing programs for FYE 2026 and 2027, approval of Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards effective 01/01/2026, and approval for the write-off of uncashed checks.

The meeting included discussion and approval of an amended agenda, disbursements, and a resolution approving and authorizing the Memorandum of Understanding with Laborer's Home Development Corporation (LHDC). The Executive Director presented monthly program statistics, a portability payout report, bank account balances, and a Security Deposit Grant Program report. Updates were provided on financials and the COVID-19 situation, including the use of CARES Act funds. The Iowa Offset Program's collection of Public Housing and Section 8 funds was also discussed.

The meeting included discussion of monthly program statistics, portability payout report, bank account balances, and a security deposit grant program report. The committee approved dental insurance renewal rates effective May 1, 2020. The fiscal year 2018-2019 audit was completed with no findings. CIRHA received an unaudited Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) score for fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. A complaint has been filed with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission against CIRHA. The Commissioner Retreat was postponed to a later date in the Fall. The committee approved Resolution 20-07 approving and accepting Capital Fund IA05P13150120 and Resolution 20-08 approving emergency authorities related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.