July 16, 2026 OHA Board Meeting Minutes

Revised

The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida (OHA) held its Board Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m. This was the ninth (9th) meeting of the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting lasted one (1) hour and ten (10) minutes.

I. CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (9/0)
Laurie Botts, Commissioner (5/1)
Margaret Lezcano, Commissioner (5/1)
Dionna Little, Commissioner (8/1)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (9/0)

ABSENT:
John Crossman, Vice Chair (8/1)
Niriesha Reed, Commissioner (1/2)

II. SWEARING IN NEW COMMISSIONER - Niriesha Reed
The swearing-in of the new Commissioner was postponed. Commissioner Reed did not attend the meeting.

III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - June 23, 2026
Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to accept the June 23, 2026, Board meeting minutes.
Commissioner Laurie Botts seconded the motion, which was carried. The June 23, 2026, meeting minutes were accepted.

IV. FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Michael Simmons, Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer, informed the Board that the Financial Report was sent with the Board package.

V. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
There was no public appearance.

VI. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
None.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None.

VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. REPORT ON INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT HOMELESSNESS, VETERANS, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE VOUCHERS REPORT
   Ms. Thelma Mungen, Assistant to the President/CEO of the Orlando Housing Authority, presented a report on the following initiatives: Homelessness, Veterans, and Select Project-Based Voucher Programs.
   
   
2. WEST OAKS APARTMENTS REPORT
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
3. ANTIOCH MANOR APARTMENTS REPORT - DISTRICT 5
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
4. SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT REPORT - U.S.
   Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.
   
   
5. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board of the upcoming conferences.
   
   
6. STRATEGIC PLAN
   Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, stated that the Strategic Plan QR code was in the Board documents.
   
   
7. OPEN FORUM - ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY COMMISSIONERS
   
   
   1. Communications
      Mr. Travaris McCurdy, OHA's Public Information Legislative Liaison, provided an update on Communications.
      
      
   2. Government Relations
      Mr. Travaris McCurdy, OHA's Public Information Legislative Liaison, provided an update on Government Relations.
      
      
   3. Commissioners' Comments
      
      1. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo asked for an update on the CEO goals for performance evaluation workshop. Vice Chair Crossman will update Board.
         
         
      2. Commissioner Margaret Lescano asked about the selection process for Vice Chair John Crossman's Committee. She also asked for an update on the Emergency Housing Voucher program.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS
Commissioner Laurie Botts stated that all items that are still open should remain on the agenda.

1. Plans for Hampton Park Vacant Land - Next to Administration Building
2. Website Update Status
3. Communications Policy/Media Guidelines
4. Lift Orlando Proposal

IX. NEW BUSINESS
None.

X. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, reported on her travel to Nashville, TN to attend the Executive Director Roundtable.

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

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.

Signed August 20, 2026
Vivian Bryant, Esq, President/CEO
Vicki Jones Brooks, Chair