Robert Pena

The board meeting included the election of current officers to continue their respective positions. Under the consent agenda, the board approved a revision to the On-Call Policy, an amendment to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget, the adoption of an Operating Budget and updated Organizational Chart for the fiscal year ending in 2027, and discussed security patrol services.

The Board of Directors meeting agenda includes the election of officers, consideration to adopt a resolution for the revision of the personnel on-call policy, and an amendment to the fiscal year 2025-2026 operating budget. Additionally, the board will consider the approval of the operating budget and updated organizational chart for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, as well as discuss security patrol services and solicit feedback.

The meeting agenda includes the election of officers, presentations by the Resident Advisory Board, and an Executive Director's report covering grant programs, ongoing construction projects, and financial updates. Consent items involve the adoption of resolutions concerning utility allowance schedules for housing programs. Action items feature the awarding of several contracts related to roof replacement, gypsum board replacement, and bathroom renovations, as well as revisions to the Personnel Policy, amendments to the operating budget, and the approval of the budget and organizational chart for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board will move to executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding security patrol services and construction contracts.

The Board of Directors held an election for its officers, reappointing the current individuals to their positions. Key business items addressed included the adoption of a resolution to revise the On-Call Policy of the Personnel Policy and the approval of the Operating Budget and organizational chart for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board also reviewed matters related to security patrol services and discussed the City of Laredo HOME-ARP Grant in relation to a permanent supportive housing construction contract.

The Board of Directors discussed and approved several items, including the writing-off of non-collectible accounts for vacated housing units. They authorized contract extensions for towing services and unarmed security services. Additionally, the board approved several updated policies for the Housing Authority of the City of Laredo, which are to take effect at the start of the new year. These included updates to the procurement policy, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) policy, the emergency transfer plan, the assistance and service animal policy, the pest eradication policy, the maintenance plan, and the pet ownership policy.