Joanna Nieto

The board meeting included an optional work session where Brawner consultants presented a strategic plan for long-term viability and affordable housing, specifically discussing the conversion of units to accessibility standards. The regular meeting addressed the approval of cash disbursements for April 2026. Agency reports were provided regarding executive and real estate development updates, supported housing and two-year-tool reporting, affordable housing delinquency metrics, financial reporting comparisons, maintenance training costs, and document retention policies. Discussions also covered the sale of community land trust model homes and the impact of current interest rates on homebuyer purchasing power. An executive session was held to discuss the performance of a public employee.

The board meeting involved the approval of cash disbursements for the previous month and the passage of two resolutions: one concerning revisions to the procurement policy and another authorizing the investment of authority funds in the Local Government Investment Pool. Agency reports were provided covering executive, real estate development, supported housing, family self-sufficiency, affordable housing, financial status, human resources, maintenance, policy and strategy, and project management updates. Key topics of discussion included property repairs, income limits for voucher programs, and record retention policy development.

The board discussed administrative and financial business, including updates to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, updates to the Procurement Policy, and the transfer of authority for financial accounts to the newly appointed Executive Director. The board also received various department reports including finance, project management, operations, human resources, and maintenance, and held executive sessions regarding the performance of a public employee and qualifications of an applicant for public employment.

The board discussed key business items including the approval of the Executive Director employment agreement for the newly selected candidate, Victor Caeser, and a formal resolution to appreciate and recognize outgoing Executive Director Jim Stretz. The board also addressed the appointment of Tamara Meade as the Interim Executive Director, discussed the 2026 annual meeting schedule, and reviewed the HUD FY2026 budget impact on rental assistance and public housing funds. Additionally, the board held committee appointments for the Finance and Audit & Accountability committees.

The board discussed and passed several resolutions, including updates to the Housing Pierce County Administrative Plan, the transfer of authority to the new Executive Director for the Local Government Investment Pool and Kitsap Bank, and the confirmation of the Executive Director's authority. A proposed revision to the procurement policy was tabled for a future meeting to allow for the inclusion of specific dollar amounts. Various reports were presented, including the Two-Year Tool Report, Affordable Housing Report, Finance Report, Human Resource Report, Maintenance Report, and Project Management Report, with discussions regarding property remediation and financial clarifications. Commissioners also shared insights from their recent attendance at the NAHRO Washington Conference.