REVISED

SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

James Spadola, Board Chairperson

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

12:00 P.M.

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CALL TO ORDER

 ROLL CALL

1.  EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD
   1. Personal Matter: Employee Disciplinary Matter
   2. Consideration of Hiring Decision

2. ADJOURN MEETING

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Ben Cohen, Committee Chairperson

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

12:30 P.M.

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER 

ROLL CALL

1. Approval of the Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items (for possible action)
2. Project Plan Status
   1. Infrastructure, Hardware, Software Update
   2. Cabling Upgrade to be Completed
   3. Negotiating Pricing for Office 365 – TechSoup
   4. Yardi – Negotiating Contracts – Procurement
   5. VOIP – Interviewing Potential Partners
   6. Seeking 1 New Application Administrator
3. New Business
4. Adjournment

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Ben Cohen, Committee Chairperson 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

1:00 P.M. 

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

1. October 2020 Financial Statement
2. Resolutions
3. Executive Session (if needed)
4. Adjournment

MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

James Spadola, Board Chairperson

Tom Harkless, Executive Director

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020

6:00 P.M.

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

1. PUBLIC COMMENT
   1. If you wish to be heard during the meeting, give your name for the record. Public Comment that is repetitious, slanderous, offensive and inflammatory, or amounts to personal attacks or interferes with the rights of other speakers is not allowed. Any person who acts in violation of these rules will be blocked by Zoom Controls from the remainder of the meeting. During Public Comment, the Board and Staff will not be required to provide feed-back but will ensure that persons requesting such will receive follow up prior to the next monthly board meeting. Public Comment from attendees will not be allowed after this.
   2. Public Comment Rules: (1) Chairperson will recognize you by your name or phone number – (2) State your name for the record – (3) Speak clearly – (4) Public Comment is limited to 3-minutes per person during the session (Timer in Use). No additional Public Comment for attendees will be allowed.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (From the Regular Meeting of October 26, 2020)
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA WITH THE INCLUSION OF ANY EMERGENCY ITEMS AND DELETION OF ANY ITEMS (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5. BUDGET & FINANCE REPORT
6. RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT ITEMS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS

1. Authorizing the Executive Director to Negotiate the Fair and Reasonable Selling Price of Multiple Scattered Site Properties Owned by the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) to Urban Smart Growth that were Approved for Disposition by Resolution No. 20-06 on Monday, February 24, 2020. (Resolution 20-52)

END CONSENT AGENDA

1. Authorizing the Executive Director to Enter Into a Contract with Black Star Security for Uniformed Guard Services to Provide Security Services for WHA Properties for One (1) Base Year and Four (4) Option Year with Award of $1,734,823.00. (Resolution 20-51)
2. Authorizing the Executive Director to Award a Contract to Mid Atlantic for Janitorial Services. Award to be for One (1) Base Year with Four (4) One Year Option Periods for a Maximum Total of Five (5) Years. Term & Budget: Yr. 1 $30,000.00. Subsequent Years will be Determined. (Resolution 20-56)
3. Regarding Authority of Interim Executive Director. (Resolution 20-65)
4. Authorizing a Contract with Troutman Pepper for Legal Services for Development, Real Estate, and Mixed Finance. (Resolution 20-66)
5. Authorizing a Contract with Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP as General Counsel for Legal Services for Procurement/Contracts, Employment and Public Housing. (Resolution 20-67)

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. 1. Audit Committee
   2. Finance Committee
   3. IT Committee
   4. Development Committee

8. OTHER BUSINESS

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD – PERSONNEL MATTER

10. ADJOURN MEETING

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Vincent White, Committee Chairperson

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020

1:00 P.M.

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER  

WHA COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL

1. Approval of Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items (for possible action)
2. Progress on Riverside Phase 1 & 2
   1. Groundbreaking
   2. Naming Rights for Riverside
4. Resolutions
5. Other Business
   1. Demo/Dispo of 32 Units – discuss auction process
6. New Business
7. Adjournment

SPECIAL MEETING

OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WILMINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY

James Spadola, Board Chairperson

Tom Harkless, Interim Executive Director

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020

1:00 P.M.

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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

1. PUBLIC COMMENT

If you wish to be heard during the meeting, give your name for the record. Public Comment that is repetitious, slanderous, offensive and inflammatory, or amounts to personal attacks or interferes with the rights of other speakers is not allowed. Any person who acts in violation of these rules will be blocked by Zoom Controls from the remainder of the meeting. During Public Comment, the Board and Staff will not be required to provide feed-back but will ensure that persons requesting such will receive follow up prior to the next monthly board meeting. Public Comment from attendees will not be allowed after this.

Public Comment Rules: (1) Chairperson will recognize you by your name or phone number – (2) State your name for the record – (3) Speak clearly – (4) Public Comment is limited to 3-minutes per person during the session (Timer in Use). No additional Public Comment for attendees will be allowed.

2. REQUEST FOR WAIVER FROM HUD (RESOLUTION 20-68)

3. EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD
   1. Discussion of Personnel Strategy and Qualifications

4. ADJOURN MEETING

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING
Commissioner Vincent White, Committee Chairperson
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2021
1:00 P.M.

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Meeting ID: 854 1682 3484

A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

WHA COMMISSIONER ROLL CALL

1. Approval of Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items (for possible action)
2. Progress on Riverside Phase 1 & 2
   1. Groundbreaking
   2. Naming Rights for Riverside
3. Resolutions
4. Other Business
   1. Demo/Dispo of 32 Units – discuss auction process/best way to dispose of i.e. RFP
5. New Business
   1. Capital Budget Review
   2. Section 8 – release of vouchers
   3. Land lease on two lots – 620 S. Claymont St., 1121 W. 4^th St
6. Adjournment

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED 

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MEETING

Commissioner Ben Cohen, Committee Chairperson

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021

12:30 P.M.

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER 

ROLL CALL

1. Approval of the Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items (for possible action)
2. Project Plan Status
   • 501(C)3
   • Timeline for Implementation of Handheld Devices by Maintenance Staff
   • Timeline for the Start of New WHA Website
   • Update on Laptop Disbursement to WHA Staff
   • Infrastructure, Hardware, Software Update
   • Negotiating Pricing for Office 365/2019
   • Yardi – Canceled
   • VOIP – Interviewing Potential Partners
3. New Business
4. Adjournment

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Commissioner Ben Cohen, Committee Chairperson
 
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021
1:00 P.M.

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A G E N D A

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

1. December 2020 Financial Statement
2. COVID-19 YTD Expenses
3. Resolutions
   1. Authorizing the Submission of the Wilmington Housing Authority’s Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2021. (Resolution 21-01)
   2. Authorizing the Wilmington Housing Authority to Sell Property Located at 125 W 19th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802 Under the Section 32 Homeownership Program. (Resolution 21-02)
4. Adjournment

Wilmington Housing Authority

“Planning For the Future”

FY 2021 Public Housing Authority Annual Plan

 Public Hearing Notice

The Wilmington Housing Authority invites the citizens of the City of Wilmington to attend a public hearing pertaining to the Authority’s Annual Plan for operating during its 2021 fiscal year, which begins April 1, 2021. The public hearing will provide the opportunity for residents of the Wilmington Housing Authority and citizens of the City of Wilmington to make comments and suggestions on the plan. The comments and/or suggestions will be considered for inclusion to enhance the plan prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.

A copy of the Annual Plan will be posted for a period of 45 days prior to the public hearing for your review. The plan will be available for review at the following locations:

• Central & Section 8 Office – 400 North Walnut Street
• Leasing & Scattered Site Offices – 1800 N. Broom Street
• Northeast Office – 1312-1314 East 24^th Street
• Southbridge Office – D & Buttonwood Streets
• Compton Towers Office – 325 E. 5^th Street
• Herlihy Apartments Office – 320 East 5^th Street
• Baynard Apartments Office – 309 West 18^th Street
• Crestview Office – 2700 N. Market Street

We encourage citizens to express their ideas about the plan so that we may provide the best possible services to our residents and serve to compliment the City’s overall housing efforts. Additional information on the FY 2021 Annual Plan will be available at the:

Public Hearing

Monday, January 25, 2021 @ 10:30 a.m.

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The Wilmington Housing Authority is an equal opportunity agency that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.