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The change reflects the board's decision to move its meetings to the 3rd Tuesday of each month. The board also sent an email notice of the change, noting: "If you would like to be added to our email distribution list to receive the meeting notices, please contact assistant@indyhousing.org"
Following up on yesterday's regular meeting, The Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners today officially changed its online calendar to reflect its next meeting is now May 19. www.indyhousing.org/calendar/boc... #indydocumenters @indydocumenters.bsky.social #mirrorindy @mirrorindy.org
Update: The board has updated its online calendar to reflect next month's meeting occurring on May 19 instead of May 12. www.indyhousing.org/calendar/boc...
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Meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m. This concludes coverage of the Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners meeting. The next meeting is May 19, pending formal notice from the agency. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
Macon made a motion to approve the request on the condition that public notice of the next meeting would occur no later than tomorrow. The board approved the change to its schedule.
Bean asked the board to move its meetings from the second Tuesday to the third Tuesday of each month to allow the finance team extra time to submit more complete information for the board's packets.
Interim CFO Ishanti Perera is now CFO and presented financial reports, after which Wize praised the agency for having numbers that what she said was the first time she could be confident about.
Bean also recognized several team members who participated in a recent job fair event in which 90 individuals were interviewed. Team members said as many as 13 of the candidates were continuing through the interview process and could be starting April 20.
In her report to the board, Bean said she was excited to have the recent opportunity for her and three agency team members to visit Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. and meet with policy makers.
The board approved the extension.
In discussing a proposed contract extension, Wize asked if a 1-year extension would complete the project. Bean said no, but explained it would allow a consultant to get it to the point where work could begin by another contractor with the expertise to address the 4 elevators needing work.
Rodman said residents had concerns when a repair issue was reported, the response was "we'll get to it". Rodman also said residents calling the emergency number often had to wait for a response. Rodman also said maintenance crews were trained and then moved to different properties.
The board approved its agenda and took public comment from Jason Rodman who had 2 minutes to speak.
Wize asked that a woman in the audience quit using her mobile device and asked members of the public to refrain from using any mobile devices.
About a dozen people are scattered throughout the seating area waiting for the meeting to begin.
Kimberly Wize called the meeting to order at 1:11 p.m.
About a dozen people are scattered throughout the seating area waiting for the meeting to begin.
About a dozen people are scattered throughout the seating area waiting for the meeting to begin.
A table with three chairs is at the front of the meeting room, with nameplates for Bean, Macon and Wize on the table.
The agency web site lists Board Co-Chairs as Kimberly Wize and Towanda S. Macon. CEO Yvonda A. Bean is also expected to attend.
The entrance to the meeting was locked until shortly before the 1 p.m. start time.
Today's meeting is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. at 1935 N. Meridian St.
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Meeting adjourned at 4:29 pm. This concludes coverage of the IU Indianapolis Faculty Council meeting. The next meeting is May 5. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
A question submitted asks, despite enrollment increases, why is IU reducing some programs that are of value as recruitment tools and as training? Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Gladden said that a recent message had been widely misinterpreted and that IU remained committed to its students.
Faculty Vice President Kathy Marrs discusses International Affairs Ad-Hoc Committee efforts.
With no initial nominations, IFC President Goff revisited earlier comments of the need for a committed faculty. In response, two audience members and two zoom callers volunteered to help.
IFC member Vidhura Tennekoon presents election slates and calls for floor nominations.
Having no unfinished business or new business, the council has moved on to standing committee reports.
IFC President Goff speaks about academic policies under revision. He says 16 out of 57 are under review including some "touchy" ones. He says 3 are complete, but others are at various stages of the review process.