Peoria Housing Authority Observer Report

​  The regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting was scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm on June 3, 2019 at 100 S. Richard Pryor Place, Peoria IL. There were three Commissioners present at this time. Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting did not begin until 5:25 pm.
 In the interim wait, new employee introduction was made, two FSS graduates were introduced. In addition, two NICHA Scholarship Award recipients were presented; one recipient has completed her BSN in Nursing.
​  This observer questioned PHA Secretary regarding lack of availability of Board packet or approved prior meeting minutes for 2019 on PHA website. Response was that many documents had been submitted to be posted on website and not in her control. Meeting Agenda was posted on PHA website. Statement, “Our website is under construction, please check back”, continues to be posted.

   Chief Executive Officer was not present and report not available at the meeting.
  Consent Agenda used; no discussion on Reports or Resolution #060319-01, approval of contract for painting services.
  Under Resident and Safety Committee discussion took place: capital budget funding for security cameras in place, as well as grant application; plan to add camera in 2700 block of Trewyn.
Officer Jenkins reported results of review of 24 records of individuals not allowed on PHA properties since 2017 and recommended list be purged. There has not been any Board action on list since 2013; 805 on list. It was recommended that PHA Managers of various sites review list to ensure no current issues exist prior to deleting individuals from this list. A policy will be developed regarding conditions for prohibiting individuals from PHA properties and review with Safety Committee.
  Commissioner Canon asked about the Resource Center for after school activities at Taft. This will be explored and a report presented to Board.
  Meeting was adjourned at 5:36 pm.
​Connie Romanus, Observer