HOUSING AUTHORITY

Agenda

1. Chair Hayslett expressed her excitement and noted that for the first time in her tenure, there was a full seven-member Board present. She then invited each of the two new Commissioners to share a brief introduction. Commissioner Howard Snyder began by stating that he was honored to join the HACM Board of Commissioners and expressed his gratitude to the Mayor for the appointment and the Council for their approval. He shared some of his background, stating that before retiring in 2019 as the Executive Director, he founded the Northwest Side Community Development Corporation (CDC). Mr. Snyder noted that he currently serves on other Boards, such as the Milwaukee County Federal Library System Board, as a Trustee, the Clark Square Neighborhood Initiative Board, and the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging Senior Center Committee. Commissioner Snyder concluded by stating that he looks forward to working with both the Board and staff of HACM. Commissioner James Nelson, Sr. followed by highlighting his thirty years of service with Career Youth Development, as well as his four years working alongside State Representative Leon Young as a legislative aide. Commissioner Nelson also shared that he is a resident of HACM’s Arlington Court Development and currently serves as Vice President of the Resident Organization there. Commissioner Nelson stated that this is a great opportunity to contribute the best way he can.
2. Patricia Dee, HACM’s Administrative Services Supervisor, stated that there will be a switch in the order for items B.4 and B.5., which should provide the information in a more beneficial manner for the Commissioners.
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4. The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM) is to foster strong, resilient and inclusive communities by providing a continuum of high-quality housing options that support self-sufficiency, good quality of life, and the opportunity to thrive.
5. Call to Order
6. Roll Call
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
8. CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL (All items listed under the Consent Agenda will be enacted by one motion unless a Commissioner requires otherwise, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.)
9. 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on July 9, 2025
   Motion
   Action: APPROVED Passed

   A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Jackie Burrell, that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

10. 2. Approval of the minutes of the Public Listening Session meeting held on July 23rd, 2025
    Motion
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Jackie Burrell, that this Motion be APPROVED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

11. REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. 1. Resolution approving the fourth quarter 2024 write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for low-income Housing Authority developments in the amount of $304,495.31 This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office seeks judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgements, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, may be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Karen Gotzler, seconded by ALD. MOORE, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

13. 2. Resolution approving the fourth quarter 2024 write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for Southlawn, Northlawn, and Berryland in the amount of $136,909.47 This resolution will authorize the write-off of delinquent former resident accounts for the period October 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Although these accounts are written-off for accounting purposes, the City Attorney’s Office seeks judgments against all tenants evicted by court action. These judgements, and all unpaid final tenant accounts, may be sent to the Department of Revenue to intercept tax returns.
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    This Housing Authority Resolution was ADOPTED

14. 3. Resolution approving the sale of the single-family Scattered Site unit located at 3156 North 24th Place, to AHA 1, LLC, a subsidiary of Acts Housing, in the amount of $1,000.00
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Irma C. Yepez Klassen, seconded by Karen Gotzler, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

15. 4. Discussion - Third-Party Investigation Report Regarding a Complaint About HACM Personnel
    Communication
16. The Board may receive a motion to convene in closed session, pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(g) Wis. Stats., to confer with legal counsel for the governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved. The Board may then reconvene in open session concerning any such item following the Closed Session.
17. 6. Resolution approving the revised Conflict of Interest Policy for the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s Existing Employee Handbook
    Housing Authority Resolution
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    A motion was made by Jackie Burrell, seconded by James Nelson, that this Housing Authority Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:

18. 7. Presentation of the documents shared in July with the Travaux Board of Directors As there was no business requiring action for the July 31st meeting of the Travaux Board of Directors, the meeting was canceled, but these documents were shared with the Directors.
    Communication
19. 8. Public Listening Session The Listening Session is an opportunity for the public to provide input to the Board; for the Board to receive that information for their consideration. Persons who wish to comment may do so in person, via eComment on the internet, and via mail. Those wishing to speak in person should register in person at the meeting and will be called in the order in which they signed up. As a courtesy to others and to ensure the widest breadth of input, all speakers will be limited to speak for two minutes. Those wishing to provide written comment in person may provide the comments to the staffer who is also registering speakers, and those comments will be shared with the Board of Commissioners. Those wishing to provide written comment via mail should send their correspondence to: Attention Public Comment, Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, P.O. Box 324, Milwaukee WI 53201-0324. In order to be included in this meeting, all written comments for this meeting must be received two days before the meeting. If any comments are received after that date, they will be shared with the Board of Commissioners prior to their next regular meeting. Those wishing to provide comment via the internet must do so prior to 11am the day of the Board Meeting by visiting the City’s eComment system and accessing this agenda, once made available, at http://milwaukee.legistar.com/calendar. After 11am the day of the Board Meeting, no further comment will be able to be taken via the internet for this meeting.
    Communication
20. 9. Report from the Secretary-Executive Director
    Communication
21. Adjournment
22. Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities through sign language interpreters or auxiliary aids. For additional information or to request this service, contact the Housing Authority ADA Coordinator at 286-5824, (FAX) 286-0833, (TDD) 286-3504 or by writing to the Coordinator at PO Box 324, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0324.
23. Persons engaged in lobbying as defined in s. 305-43-4 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances are required to register with the City Clerk's Office License Division. Registered lobbyists appearing before a Common Council committee are required to identify themselves as such. More information is available at http://city.milwaukee.gov/Lobbying.
24. Be hereby notified that three (3) members of the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors may be present at the meeting of the HACM Board of Commissioners, as some members serve on both boards. While a quorum of the Crucible, Inc. Board may be present at the HACM meeting, they will not exercise the responsibilities, authority, or duties vested in the Crucible, Inc. Board of Directors.