Minutes of the Regular Special Call Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the St. Petersburg Housing Authority
September 13, 2019
Commissioner Owens, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:33 am. Upon roll call, the following were in attendance:
Present at Roll:
- Commissioner Stephanie Owens, Chair
- Commissioner Roxanne Amoroso
- Commissioner James Dates
- Commissioner Sharlene Gambrell-Davis
- Commissioner C. Knox LaSister III
- Commissioner Terri Lipsey Scott
Absent at Roll:
- Commissioner Jerri Evans, Vice Chair
Staff Present:
- LaShunda Battle, Interim Chief
- Executive Officer, Robin Adams
- Asset Management Officer, Larry Butler
- Social Services Officer, Danielle Carevic
- Executive Office Manager, Audria Davis
- Compliance Officer, Larry Gonzalez
- Housing Choice Voucher Officer, Pamela Hobbs
- Procurement Officer, Andrea Joyal
- Accountant, Dennis Lohr
- Chief Financial Officer, Jacquelyn Roberson
- Human Resource
Others Present:
- Attorney Ricardo Gilmore, Saxon & Gilmore
- Architect Kevin Bessolo, Bessolo Design Group
SUBJECT: Public Forum
Maria Scruggs and Dr. Basha Jordan individually came before the Board to discuss their concerns regarding the redevelopment of Jordan Park Apartments.
SUBJECT: Resolution #2542 - A Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for the Implementation of Economies of Scale for Temporary Executive Management & Administration.
BOARD ACTION:
Commissioner Owens recommended Resolution #2542 to the full Board for approval. There was an extensive discussion by Board members and Attorney Ricardo Gilmore.
A vote was called:
- Commissioner Stephanie Owens YES
- Commissioner Roxanne Amoroso YES
- Commissioner James Dates YES
- Commissioner Sharlene Gambrell-Davis YES
- Commissioner C. Knox LaSister III YES
- Commissioner Terri Lipsey Scott YES
The Board approved Resolution #2542.
SUBJECT: Bessolo Design Group payment of $34,000.00
There was an extensive discussion by Board members and Architect Kevin Bessolo regarding Bessolo Design Groups unpaid invoice for the following task:
- Invoice number 18-1093 for New Single Story Community Building.
BOARD ACTION: Commissioner Amoroso made a motion that the Board authorize payment of $34,000.00 for invoice number 18-1093 to Bessolo Design Group.
A vote was called:
- Commissioner Stephanie Owens YES
- Commissioner Roxanne Amoroso YES
- Commissioner James Dates YES
- Commissioner Sharlene Gambrell-Davis YES
- Commissioner C. Knox LaSister III NO
- Commissioner Terri Lipsey Scott YES
The Board approved the motion.
SUBJECT: Resolution #2543 - A Resolution Authorizing the Procurement of an Executive Search Firm.
BOARD ACTION:
Commissioner Owens recommended Resolution #2543 to the full Board for approval. There was extensive discussion between Board members and Pamela Hobbs, Procurement Officer.
A vote was called:
- Commissioner Stephanie Owens YES
- Commissioner Roxanne Amoroso YES
- Commissioner James Dates YES
- Commissioner Sharlene Gambrell-Davis YES
- Commissioner C. Knox LaSister III YES
- Commissioner Terri Lipsey Scott YES
The Board approved Resolution #2543
SUBJECT: Settlement Offer from former CEO Tony Love
BOARD ACTION:
Commissioner Owens presented to the full Board a copy of the settlement offer received from former CEO Tony Love. Attorney Gilmore recommend that the Board reject the settlement offer without discussion.
Commissioner LaSister "So moved" that the Board reject the Settlement offer received from the former CEO.
A vote was called:
- Commissioner Stephanie Owens YES
- Commissioner Roxanne Amoroso YES
- Commissioner James Dates YES
- Commissioner Sharlene Gambrell-Davis YES
- Commissioner C. Knox LaSister III YES
- Commissioner Terri Lipsey Scott YES
The Board approved the motion.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 am.
Approved and Adopted this 24th day of October 2019.
Stephanie A. Owens, Chairperson
LaShunda Battle, Interim CEO
