Board of Commissioners Meeting May 5
Housing Authority City of Odessa, Texas - HACOOT Regular MeetingTuesday, May 5, 202611:45 AM
Invocation, call to order, and establish quorum.
Public comments - (3-minute limit, please).
Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Minutes of the March 16, 2026, and April 23, 2026, meetings.
Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Staff Summary Reports.
Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Acting Executive Director Report.
Discuss and consider taking action to review and reappoint or modify the legal registered agent for the Housing Authority and its associated entities.
Discuss and consider taking action to seek to obtain or procure a third-party fee accountant to assist the finance department of the Housing Authority with professional accounting services, bookkeeping, and/or other associated finance obligations.
Discuss and consider taking action to approve authorization to enter into Executive Session under the Texas Government Code:
551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Chief Financial Officer).
551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (hiring an Interim CEO/Executive Director).
551.076 & 551.089 - Security Devices or Security Audits: Deliberation regarding Housing Authority security personnel or devices, security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, and the possible deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: legal advice regarding the personnel matter, security devices/audits, and associated obligations.
Reconvene in Open Session.
Consider and/or take action regarding the employment status of the Chief Financial Officer (possible action including continuation of status or termination).
Consider and/or take action to hire an Interim CEO/Executive Director for the Housing Authority and approve an Interim Executive Director Employment Agreement and resolution to transfer management authority.
Consider and/or take action on Housing Authority security personnel or devices, security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, and the possible deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
Consider and/or take action to approve a Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for the Housing Authority account(s) at TexPool.
Discuss and consider taking action regarding Consultation with Attorney.
Discuss and consider taking action to adjourn.
Special Note:HACOOT BOARD MEMBERS:
Eddy Spivey - Chairperson
Phil George - Vice Chairperson/Acting Secretery
De Anna Arellano - Treasurer
Jeff Meyers - Commissioner
Rita Barrientes - Resident Commissioner
Others:
Ben Petty - Legal Counsel
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