DHC, Board of Commissioners

Detroit Housing Commission
Housing

Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. EST

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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Alisa Lomax

Resident council elections are scheduled for mid December for The Villages at Parkside. At least three other properties have tenants ready to run for resident council, as DHC continues to focus on improving operations and engagement at its housing developments.

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Live reporting by Heather Alder

Resident council elections for The Villages at Parkside are set for mid December. Tenants from at least 3 other properties are also ready to run for resident councils, as DHC continues to focus on improving operations and engagement at its housing developments.

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04:42 AM Nov 21, 2024 CST

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#Hello #Detroit
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Our DHC board-
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Waiting for the meeting to start (notes from last meeting show call to order wss 10:15am).
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The advised they do not have a quorum yet…waiting on chair.
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Meeting called to order at 10:08
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Prior minutes approved—-going to public comments-
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Many rules about public comments- none in 1st public comment section- onto action items
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1st action item amend legal service contract with the Allen Group to increase this year contract. Not extend. ? If this is flexible to get more work.
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It makes legal services more available for more work/ all in favor. Roll call now shows all members present.
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New member David Bozier (?) Director of real estate-introduced. Next action item to approve entering into security services contract.
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? Security company and performance- Was advised this security company has supervisors who are more responses. More accountability to assure security is doing what it’s supposed to do. 8 companies applied for contract. This is not the lowest but the best for the $
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Don’t see the contract info in meeting information—/they advised it’s a walk on.
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Commissioner Williams had issues with this security company…not comfortable with a 3 yr contract. Was advised we need clauses in contracts about performance. Moved forward- approved to engage with Eagle Security Services for 3 yr contract-
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Snow removal services contract 1 yr extension- Kingsway Landscaping $300,000 with option for another yr. Some discussion on in house plowing. Advised Still not able to take on. Looking into- that’s why it’s 1 yr.
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Motion approved- Information updates now.
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They decided December meeting on the 19th of December all members agreed.
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Next info item- Residential Council engagement- elections needed this year per HUD. Initiated interest- joy enough response with flyers and postings…they are now going to sites. They have done 4 in person meeting to engage in Residential Council-they have untested people now.
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Ms. Montgomery in charge of Home Ownership endeavors-has previous experience and spoke on bringing her experiences to help.
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Discussion on collections in accounts receivable update- Reminding HUD pays even when residents do not.
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Monthly updates
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They clapped on those recert #’s! . Also proud of Rent Cafe Enrollment increase even though still not where they want it.
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More discussion on rent cafe usage and improvements in staff assisting.
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A little discussion on positions being filled by quality applicants. Brewster properties… Environmental testing- Getting new play ground and soil due to that. Pres Hosey asked more info provided on soil removed- Testing- exceeding levels but minimally. Being removed today.
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Speaker is hard to hear- sounds muffled online: discussing gardens, some demos, and applications. Also 32 sites transferring to Land Bank.
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General Public Comment time!
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1 in room comments- Mr Zachary Rowe- Exec Dir of Friends of Parkside- Discussed Parkside Bingo, Youth resources, computer classes…now certified tech hub w/city.
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Miss Cornell online - Rep Residents of Parkside- Discussing community updates- including nominations for Residents Council.
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Maybe Miss Purnell-
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Beatrice Spears- Brewster community resident and advocate. Thanks discussion on soil…lived in Brewster Douglass homes since 1989- What were #’s in soil..she’s been there for over 30 yrs. Also ? New playground
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Advised-New playground to be put in during Spring. Regarding exposure of harmful soil- Would have to consume a spoonful of soil everyday for 30 yrs to be concerned.
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No more public comments- unto Commissioner comments-
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Vice President Cowan thanked commissioners for movement in right direction to improve DHC…also welcomed new team members & offered to assist them if needed. This Work is important to us…we live this work”
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Motion to adjourn. Approved- Done 11:42am No opposed.
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Detroit Housing Commission

www.dhcmi.org

(313) 877-8000

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In 1933, the City of Detroit established the Detroit Housing Commission (“DHC”) under the Michigan Housing Facilities Act. Throughout the DHC’s 75 year history, our mission has been to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for the low and moderate-income people that we serve. DHC is the largest owner of rental housing in the City of Detroit (“City”), providing approximately 4,000 housing units for seniors and families.

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