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Special Meeting
Board of Commissioners
Housing Authority of Paducah
September 8, 2025
L CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of Paducah met for a special
meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. (Central Time) at 2415 Ohio Street,
Paducah, Kentucky. The meeting was held in accordance with the Kentucky Open
Meetings Act.
2. ROLL CALL
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Board Chair Nunn called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Upon roll call, those answering present were:
Board Chair Nunn
Commissioner Parker
Commissioner Henderson
Commissioner Vontesmar
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absent
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Board Chair Nunn declared quorum to b~ present.
ACTION ITEMS: APPROVE RECOVERY PLAN
Ms. Richrdson and Ms. McEwen advised that HAP has received a letter from HUD
designating the agency as "substandard." This has prompted the need for a recovery plan.
Ms. McEwan presented the proposed 2025 Strategic Turnaround plan. She noted that
specific action plans for each issue are included, including Vacancy Reduction, TAR
Score Improvement, Financial and Operational Stability, Maintenance and NSPIRE
Compliance, and Resident Engagement and Community Partnership.
It was noted that there are currently 198 vacancies. Part of the increase is due to ramping
up evictions for failure to pay. Commissioner Nunn sked about the status of partnering
wi_th community nonprofits. Ms. McEwen advised that United Way helped with cleaning
out 21 units that did not need major maintenance. There has also been a proposed
volunteer donation that could help with this issue and several churches have volunteered
to assist. This week, staff will be performing needs assessments on vacant units, and will
be offered an overtime opportunity in an attempt to complete these assessments by
Sunday, September 14. Ms. Richardson advised that there should be 25 units ready to
rent by the end of September. She also advised that a process is being put in place to
prescreen/match ready to rent units with waitlist applicants so that, when units are ready,
someone can move in quickly.
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Commissioner Henderson commended Ms. McEwen for having an action plan in place so
quickly after receiving the letter from HUD. He requested that specific dates be included
in the plan to hold HAP accountable (instead ofreferencing 30, 60, or 90 days). Ms.
McEwen advised that she would be better able to provide these specific dates after the
needs assessment is completed. It was noted that HAP will be assessing the agency every
30 days. It was also noted that HAP will be hosting a hiring event on Friday, September
12 to attempt to fill various open positions within the agency.
After discussion, a motion to approve the 2025 Strategic Turnaround Plan was made by
Commissioner Henderson, seconded by Commissioner Vontesmar, and unanimously
carried by all directors present.
Commissioner Nunn addressed Anthony Carson, President of the Resident Advisory
Council. Brief discussion was held with Mr. Carson regarding the process for submitting
and responding to work orders, the notice to tenants about a breach of security, and
speeding issues at certain locations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A motion to enter executive session pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) was made by
Commissioner Henderson, seconded by Commissioner Vontesmar, and unanimously
carried by all directors present.
A motion to leave executive session was made by Commissioner Henderson, seconded
by Commissioner Vontesmar, and unanimously carried by all directors present.
It was noted that no action was taken during executive session.
5. ADJOURN
Board Chair Nunn advised that there was no further business to come before the Board.
Accordingly, Commissioner Henderson made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by
Commissioner Vontesmar, unanimously carried, and the meeting was adjourned.
~lbwv as1 Allen McEwen
Interim Executive Director Board Chair
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