DHC, Board of Commissioners

Detroit Housing Commission
Housing

1301 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48207 (Directions)

Detroit Housing Commission Main Office

Remote Event Link

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team

Note-taking by Alisa Lomax

Board approved a little more than $66K write-off for tenant account receivables. Staff and board members commended themselves for various agency improvements. Documenters noted poor meeting audio and unidentifiable speakers.

Live reporting by Heather Alder

Board approved a little more than $66K write-off for tenant account receivables. Staff and board members commended themselves for various agency improvements. Documenters noted poor meeting audio and unidentifiable speakers.

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04:19 AM Apr 24, 2025 CDT

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Here is the Housing Boards website for the meeting including how to participate-

https://www.dhcmi.org/regular-board-meeting-apr-2025

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We are waiting for the meeting to start via zoom.

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They are waiting for a quorum…said should start by 1015

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It has started…some cracking in the audio…roll call Board Pres Hosey not there yet but expected shortly.

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Approval of minutes and agenda done quickly.
Public comments on agenda items next

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They are playing a recording explaining the public comment sections.

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No public comments on agenda action items.

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The audio seems to be skipping a little and speaker is muffled.

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Action item Resolution #3293 approval to write off tenant accounts receivable-gives James Arthur Jamison, Exec Dir of DHC (or designee) to write off Tenant Accounts Receivable being discussed.

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Approved amended. & Pres Hosey has arrived

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Amended amount from $71,557.60 to $66,360,35.
Next item

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Resolution #3294
Approval to updated to DHC Record Retention & Disposition Policy-
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Resolution 3294 had passed and is approved with no substantive changes.

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Next Resolution #3295 for approval to execute change order for contract #4022 with DMC Consultants, INC for time extension of 30 days-
Passed Approved some discussion on the need for the extension and the work being done for critical repairs with no additional finances.

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Next Information Items- 1st- Residential Engagement…all residential facilities have a residential board and are working on their bylaws.

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Also this month there should be 3 (2 already completed) residents who become homeowners.

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Next Accounts Receivable- “occupancy is on the rise”- receivables is the negative part of the report…

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Commissioner Williams is discussing. A tour she took..hard to hear her..voice muffled.

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Next are the Departmental Monthly Reports-

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A little more discussion about the occupancy rates and accounts receivable during Exec and Finance reports.

Real Estate report now

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Real Estate Report-going over project schedules.
They ran thru the other departments—-some ? About Human Resources and the positions & the pay adjustments to not lose good qualified people to g higher laying positions.

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IT monthly reports- I heard about 5 words from head of depart Shariq Saajad due to muffled mic/voice.

Procurement- and residential services not discussed much-

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Next General Public Comments—-

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They are playing their video again telling the public how to participate.

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In person speaker—-
Mr Rowe (?) member of Friends of Parkside detailing events at Parkside including computer classes and field trips.
Mr Rowe is a regular active resident who shows up often to relay happenings at Parkside.

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President Hosey thanked staff for items they have achieved over the past 12 months and the hard work.

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Staff reiterated the satisfaction of the teamwork they have now and the leadership the board has provided.

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They are continuing to share the improvements in the DHC from the Board, staff directors and the staff.

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Meeting adjourned.

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Agency Information

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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