North Iowa Regional Housing Authority

The regular board meeting was called to order, and a quorum was determined. The agenda was approved as presented. The consent agenda was also approved. Under Old Business, the board approved the financial statements and bills. There were no items listed under New Business. The meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.

The agenda for the meeting included standard items such as an opening of the meeting, an open forum for the audience, and a consent agenda which covers the Executive Director's Report and financial items. Old Business included approval of previous minutes, financial statements, and bills. New Business focused specifically on an update regarding the Executive Director Search.

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures, an Open Forum section, and a Consent Agenda covering the Executive Director's Report and approval of routine items. Old Business covered the approval of minutes, financial statements, bills, and miscellaneous communications. Key topics addressed in the Executive Director's Report included the Public Housing Unit Status for January 2026 (showing all sites at full lease), plans for concrete and drainage work at Heritage Place due to water infiltration, reviewing options for an unfavorable Senior Center sublease arrangement, receiving a proposal for a new heating system at Heritage Place, planning to reapply for a tax credit application after the initial submission was unsuccessful, addressing a $36,999 street assessment from the City of Osage, and welcoming two new maintenance technicians while noting the upcoming retirements of two long-serving staff members. The Director also recommended rescheduling the February board meeting due to a conflict. Documentation confirms HUD approval for designated housing plans for Hampton and Manly properties as elderly and disabled housing.

The board meeting covered several key administrative and business items. The agenda was approved as presented. Under Old Business, the minutes, financial statements, and bills were approved. New Business included the approval of Employee Health Insurance for the 2026 policy year, specifically approving the UHC Level-Funded HP500025B PPO and the HSA account starting February 1, 2026. The board also approved Resolution 2025-09 SEMAP Submission and authorized the executive director to negotiate and execute a master development agreement with Knight Consulting.

The agenda includes the opening of the meeting, determination of quorum, recognition of visitors, and approval of the agenda. It also covers an open forum, a consent agenda including the Executive Director's Report, financial statements, bills, and miscellaneous communications. New business includes employee health insurance, SEMAP submission, and a Master Development Agreement.