June 12, 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, June 12, 2025. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. This is the seventh (7th) meeting of the 2025 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (7/0)
Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair (6/1)
Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner (6/1)
John Crossman, Commissioner (6/1)
Dionna Little, Commissioner (1/0)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (5/1)

ABSENT:
Nancy Peed, Commissioner (4/3)

II. SWEARING IN NEW COMMISSIONER - DIONNA LITTLE, ESQ.

III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - April 17, 2025
Vice Chair Brice Aikens moved to accept the board meeting minutes on April 17, 2025. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo seconded the motion, which was carried.

IV. PUBLIC APPEARANCES
There was one public appearance - Mr. Jonathan Blount.

V. 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

VI. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA
The Board of Commissioners acted upon the following consent agenda item through a single vote. Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to approve the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Bruni Alfaro seconded the motion. It was carried. The Board approved the Orlando Housing Authority Board of Commissioners' Consent Agenda.

1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3811
   Adopt Bylaws for the Housing Authority of the City of Orlando, Florida

NON-CONSENT AGENDA
None.

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:
   MOVING TO WORK RESOURCE CENTER: Fulfilling HUD's Goal for Developing Resident Self-Sufficiency
   
   Mr. Travaris McCurdy, Assistant Vice President of Operations, presented the Mini Session.
   
   
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 Strategic Plan update. Ms. Bryant stated that the CEO's Personal Goals are incorporated in the Plan.
   
   
8. OPEN FORUM
   1. Commissioner Bruni Alfaro shared her recent trip to Seattle, Washington, to attend the PHADA Annual Convention.
      
      
   2. Vice Chair Brice Aikens stated that he also attended the PHADA Annual Convention and will share some conference materials with the Board.
      
      
   3. This is Commissioner Dionna Little's first meeting. She wanted to say hello to everyone and thank the guests present in the room. She asked if the Orlando Housing Authority has a homeownership program and whether there is a pathway to homeownership for the residents. The President/CEO, Vivian Bryant explained that the Orlando Housing Authority has a Homeownership Program since 2006. OHA Homeownership Counselor, Iris Diaz, continues to meet with those homeowners. Ms. Dias met with public housing residents from Lorna Doone Apartments and Lake Mann Homes to prepare them for homeownership. Those households currently have insufficient income to be homeowners. OHA will continue to work with them in the Moving to Work Resource Center.

VIII. OLD BUSINESS
None.

IX. NEW BUSINESS
None.

X. PRESIDENT/CEO'S REPORT
Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, discussed the following:

1. Her meeting with Commissioner Peed and Ms. Carolyn Fennel to discuss a Public Relations staff position.
2. The upcoming National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Conference.

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

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.