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April 17, 2025 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m. This is the sixth (6th) meeting of the 2025 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (6/0)
Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair (5/1)
Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner (5/1)
John Crossman, Commissioner (5/1)
Nancy Peed, Commissioner (4/2)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (4/1)

ABSENT:
None.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 20, 2025
Vice Chair Brice Aikens moved to approve the March 20, 2025, board meeting minutes. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the Motion, which was carried.

IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, presented the
following reports:

  1. Financial report

  2. Moving to Work Compliance Report

  3. Orlando Housing Authority (OHA) Waiting List Impact Report

  4. Capital Improvements Report

V. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There were no public appearances

VI. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
The Resolutions were moved from the Consent Agenda to the Non-Consent Agenda for further discussion.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
The following Resolutions were tabled at the March 20, 2025, Board Meeting. Vice Chair Brice Aikens motioned that all the tabled Resolutions be un-tabled. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the Motion. Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO of the Orlando Housing Authority, asked Mr. Travaris McCurdy, Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, to present the Mini Session on Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD). Mr. McCurdy presented information on the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Rental Assistance Demonstration Blend (RAD Blend) Program. After a thorough discussion, the Board approved the following RAD Blend Resolutions:

  1. Vice Chair Brice Aikens motioned to approve the following Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Bruni Alfaro.

    RESOLUTION NO.: 3806
    AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD)/SECTION 18 BLEND DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR MURCHISON TERRACE APARTMENTS

  2. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to approve the following Resolution, seconded by Vice Chair Brice Aikens.

    RESOLUTION NO.: 3807
    AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD)/SECTION 18 BLEND DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR IVEY LANE HOMES

  3. Commissioner Bruni Alfaro motioned to approve the following Resolution, seconded by Vice Chair Brice Aikens.

    RESOLUTION NO.: 3808
    AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD)/SECTION 18 BLEND DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR LAKE MANN HOMES

  4. Vice Chair Brice Aikens motioned to approve the following Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Sascha Rizzo.

    RESOLUTION NO.: 3809
    AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD)/SECTION 18 BLEND DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR LORNA DOONE APARTMENTS

  5. Vice Chair Brice Aikens motioned to approve the following Resolution, seconded by Commissioner Nancy Peed.

    RESOLUTION NO.: 3810
    AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD)/SECTION 18 BLEND DEMOLITION APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR REEVES TERRACE APARTMENTS

  6. PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO.: 041725-F
    Adopt Bylaws for the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida

    The Board of Commissioners passed two proposed changes to the Orlando Housing Authority Bylaws:

    1. Discussion Item #1: Who can call for a Special Meeting?

      The following Motion was made by Commissioner Nancy Peed and seconded by Commissioner Sascha Rizzo.

      "In addition to the Chair and the President/CEO, one Commissioner, going through the President/CEO, can call for a Special Meeting."

      There was a roll-call vote. Commissioners' votes are below:

      Vicki Brooks, Chair Yes
      Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair No
      Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner No
      John Crossman, Commissioner Yes
      Nancy Peed, Commissioner Yes
      Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner Yes

      The Motion carried.

    2. Discussion Item 2: After a thorough discussion, the following Motion was made by Vice Chair Brice Aikens and seconded by Commissioner Nancy Peed.

      "The Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Board from among the Board members and shall hold office for one (1) year or until their successors are elected and qualified."

      There was a roll-call vote. Commissioners' votes are below:

      Vicki Brooks, Chair Yes
      Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair Yes
      Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner Yes
      John Crossman, Commissioner No
      Nancy Peed, Commissioner Yes
      Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner No

      The Motion carried.

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. REPORT ON INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT HOMELESSNESS AND VETERANS
    Ms. Thelma Mungen, Orlando Housing Authority's Assistant to the President/CEO, presented the report on the following initiatives: Homelessness, Veterans, and Select Project-Based Voucher Programs.

  2. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS REPORT
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Orlando Housing Authority's Vice President of Operations, presented the report.

  3. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS REPORT
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Orlando Housing Authority's Vice President of Operations, presented the report.

  4. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT REPORT
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Orlando Housing Authority's Vice President of Operations, presented the report.

  5. MINI SESSION: RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION (RAD) PROGRAM PRESENTATION
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, asked Mr. Travaris McCurdy, Assistant Vice President of Operations, to present the RAD Program earlier on the agenda, as part of OHA's explanation of the Resolutions.

  6. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board of the following Conferences:

    1. National Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Summer Conference New York, NY - July 28-31, 2025

    2. Florida Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials (FAHRO) Annual Conference Orlando, FL - July 28-31, 2025

  7. STRATEGIC PLAN
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, presented the CEO Goals Update. The issue was thoroughly discussed.

  8. OPEN FORUM
    Commissioner John Crossman thanked OHA for allowing her daughter to attend the meeting.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None.

IX. NEW BUSINESS
None.

X. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, stated that today's discussion was meaningful and healthy. She appreciates the support.

XI. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Brooks did not have a report.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m.