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Special Meeting
Board of Commissioners
Housing Authority of Paclucah
October 16, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER ..
The Board of Commi~sioners of the Housing Authority of Paducah met for a special
meeting on Thursday, October 16 2025 at 4:00 p.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 Nunn called the·meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Upon roll call, those answering present were:
Board Chair Nunn
Commissioner Parker
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Commissioner Henderson x
Commissioner Hely x
Commissioner Vontesmar absent
Board Chair Nunn declared quorum to be present.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
•. After brief discussion, upon motion made by Commissioner Henderson, seconded by
Commissioner Parker, and unanimously carried, the consent agenda (board minutes for
September board meeting) was approved as presented.
It was noted that there was no financial report for review and approval because LaToya
Burton-Richardson is out of the office for training. Brief discussion was held regarding
the timing of the availability of the financial report. Interim Executive Director McEwiµi
explained the chijllenges associated with reconciling the financials in time for each •
monthly meeting, noting that there are often still unprocessed transactions at the end of
the month.
4. OPEN DISCUSSION
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Board Chair Nunn then called for open discussion.
Commissioner Henderson advised that he has heard from a group of individuals who
would like to volunteer to paint the HAP-owned property in Lowertown. Ms. McEwan
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asked Commissioner Henderson to direct these individuals to her so that she can make
arrangements.
Commissioner Hely asked for the board's comments regarding the recent proposal of an
employee wellness program. All board members stated they were generally on board with
this proposal. •
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Commissioner Henderson asked Interim Executive Director McEwan whether she feels
that the goals set to address the HUD issues ar_e realistic. She advised that she feels there
is time between now and the March 2026 deadline to make progress and adjustments as
needed. •
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Board Chair Nunn then called for department-reports.
5.1 Crystal Rothrock gave the Occupancy Report, directing the boar&to the written report.
Commissioner Hely requested inclusion of data showing the number of units of each
bedroom size. •
5.2" ~asica McEwan then gave the VMS Report. She noted that there was no September
credit, which was a correction to the written report. Ms. McEwan advised that she is still
_ working on training the new Section 8 employee so that some responsibilities of her role
as Section 8 Program Director can be transitioned. •
5.3 Lasica McEwan then gave the Executive Director Report, directing the board's attention
to the written report. She noted that she continues to coordinate with volunteers. She also
noted that she recently attended the T ARB.A Conference which focused on·
modernization funding,·policy update, and best practices in management and compliance.
Additionally, she advised that Chad White has recently accepted an offer for the
Modernization Coordinator position.
6. ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Tracey Gray provided an overview and explanation of the Compensation Study on behalf
ofLaToya Burton Richardson. After discussion, a motionwas made by Commissioner
Henderson, seconded by Commissioner Parker, ·and unanimously carried by all directors
to approve the Compensation Study and adopt Resolution 926-25.
7. ADJOURN
Board Chair Nunn noted that there was no further business to come before the Board.
Accordingly, Commissioner Hely made a motion to adjourn. It was seconded by
Commissioner Henderson, unanimously carried, and the meeting was adjourned.
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