Lexington Housing Authority

The meeting covered updates on Coronavirus-related safety measures, including staff protocols, cleaning procedures, and the continued closure of community rooms. Security cameras are being installed at properties. The Section 18 Disposition and RAD Transaction for Public Housing and Eastlawn Apartments are being pursued. A satisfactory score was achieved in the Management and Occupancy Review. There have been tenant departures from the ELE Facility due to the need for additional care, and efforts are underway to find new applicants. Direct deposit payments are now available to voucher landlords. Additionally, utility allowances were presented and approved, and a roundtable discussion was held regarding potential future development.

The Lexington Housing Authority held a regular meeting to discuss several key items. The director reported on activities since the last meeting, including updates on Lex Development Corp and efforts to release vacant lots under HUD Declaration of Trust. They also touched on training dates, travel, and repositioning options for Public Housing 1-50 and Scattered Sites through HUD programs like streamlined voluntary conversion and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). Updates were provided on East Lawn Addition (Section 8 New Construction), East Lawn East, Pioneer Homes, Vouchers, Legend Oaks, and Legend Oaks II. The board approved Resolution 2019-14 regarding the Enterprise Income Verification System and Resolution 2019-15 concerning the Capital Fund Budget Review, which included changes to the five-year action plan and funding for a bed bug heat treatment machine.

The meeting addressed several key items, including the approval of the agenda and consent agenda items such as the minutes of the previous meeting, claims and bills, and financial reports. The board discussed the occupancy report and the director's report. Resolutions were introduced and approved, including the disposal of obsolete computer-related items, the LHA Board assuming the functions of NAF Sr Housing, and updates to the Personnel Policy.

The Lexington Housing Authority meeting included discussion and review of keyless lock installations, vacant public housing units, carpet purchasing, vacancies in East Lawn Addition, contract renewal for East Lawn East, voucher issuance, and property conditions. An onsite inspection and audit at Legend Oaks I and II were reported as successful. The LHA Bookkeeper's retirement was announced, and arrangements were made to outsource some duties to the fee accountant. The board reviewed and approved Resolution 2018-25 regarding the Disposition of Tenant Property Policy and the PHAS score was presented for review.

The meeting covered updates on the Coronavirus situation, including the continuation of remote work for teams and enhanced cleaning protocols. The board discussed accepting credit card payments and setting up online applications. The use of Lex Development Corp for property purchases related to the Section 18 conversion was mentioned. Additionally, the board ratified the implementation of HUD COVID Regulatory Waivers, which had been put into effect on April 10, 2020.