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October 16, 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, October 16, 2025. Chair Brooks called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. This was the first (1st) meeting of the 2026 fiscal year.

I. PRESENT:
Vicki Brooks, Chair (1/0)
Brice Aikens, Esq., Vice Chair (1/0)
John Crossman, Commissioner (1/0)
Dionna Little, Commissioner (1/0)
Nancy Peed, Commissioner (1/0)
Sascha Rizzo, Commissioner (1/0)

ABSENT:
Brunilda Alfaro, Commissioner (0/1)

II. CALL TO ORDER

III. PRESENTATION OF APPRECIATION PLAQUE TO FORMER COMMISSIONER STEPHEN SMITH
The presentation was postponed until the board meeting on November 6, 2025.

IV. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES-SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Commissioner Sascha Rizzo moved to accept the minutes of the board meeting held on September 18, 2025. Commissioner Nancy Peed seconded the motion, which was carried.

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. PUBLIC HEARING - MOVING TO WORK (MTW) FISCAL YEAR 2027 PLAN

  1. Open Public Hearing

    Chair Brooks opened the Public Hearing for the Moving to Work Year 16 Plan Covering the period April I, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The Public Hearing was opened at 2:31 p.m. Ms. Kesha Brown, the Orlando Housing Authority's Moving to Work (MTW) Budget Analyst/Job Recruiter, presented a summary of the Proposed MTW Plan. Ms. Brown stated that two comments had been received regarding the MTW Plan.

    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, provided a detailed explanation of the proposed initiatives. She also explained the difference between the MTW Legacy Agency and an MTW Expansion Agency. The proposed initiatives were thoroughly discussed. She explained the process and timeline for submitting the MTW Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  2. Close Public Hearing

    There was one request for information from Ms. Stephanie Neves. Ms. Brown answered the questions. Chair Brooks closed the MTW Public Hearing at 3:14 p.m.

VII. PUBLIC APPEARANCE
There was no public appearance.

VIII. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

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

  1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3815
    AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH MAINTAINX INC. FOR THE COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE SERVICES

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

Commissioner Sascha Rizzo requested that the following Resolution be pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations, presented the Resolution.

  1. RESOLUTION NO.: 3816
    AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA, AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA FOR DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING PRE-DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2026

    Mr. Ayub Fleming presented the resolution. There was one clarification on the Resolution. The annual compensation of the Orlando Housing Authority is $242,760, not per month. After a thorough discussion, Commissioner Sascha Rizzo motioned to approve the Resolution as amended. Commissioner Dionna Little seconded the motion.

IX. DISCUSSION ITEMS

  1. REPORT ON INITIATIVES THAT IMPACT HOMELESSNESS AND 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
    Mr. Ayub Fleming, Vice President of Operations at the Orlando Housing Authority, presented the report.

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

  5. MINI SESSION: ORLANDO HOUSING AUTHORITY TOUR OF PROPERTIES
    Mr. Travaris McCurdy, Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, presented the Mini-Session video entitled "Tour of Properties." The video showcased the Orlando Housing Authority's public housing properties and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties developed within the Sanford Housing Authority's jurisdiction.

  6. CONFERENCES AND TRAVEL
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, informed the Board that the Public Housing Authorities Directors' Association (PHADA) will hold a Commissioners' Conference in Tampa, FL, on January 4-7, 2026.

  7. STRATEGIC PLAN
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., President/CEO, stated that a QR code was included with the board package.

  8. GRIFFIN PARK
    Ms. Vivian Bryant, Esq., provided a background for Griffin Parle. Ms. Gaile Plowden, Assistant President/CEO, gave an update on rebuilding and financing.

  9. OPEN FORUM
    There was one comment from the Board.

X. OLD BUSINESS
None.

XI. NEW BUSINESS
Attorney Ricardo Gilmore, OHA's legal counsel, discussed the open carry of firearms law in Florida and its impact.

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

  1. New Telephone System

  2. Advocacy
    1. League of Women Voters Advocacy Meeting
    2. Plans to meet with Congresspersons on the Hill in November

  3. OHA has implemented a hiring freeze until Congress passes the budget
  4. Fair Housing Staff Training will be the week beginning November 3, 2025
  5. Change the November OHA Board Meeting date to 9:00 a.m. November 6, 2025

XIII. CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Brooks stated that she appreciates all the hard work that went into compiling the detailed information provided.

ADJOURNMENT
With no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:13 p.m.