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December 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Meeting adjourned at 2:58 pm. This concludes the Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
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December 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Meeting adjourned at 2:58 pm. This concludes the Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
Bean said IHA offices close noon on Dec. 23 and are closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, but open Dec. 26.
December 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Bean said IHA offices close noon on Dec. 23 and are closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, but open Dec. 26.
Tabitha Smith is now handling both property management and maintenance operations, Bean said.
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Tabitha Smith is now handling both property management and maintenance operations, Bean said.
A year-end team meeting will occur Dec. 19, Bean said, to highlight recent successes and to recognize employees.
December 9, 2025 at 7:48 PM
A year-end team meeting will occur Dec. 19, Bean said, to highlight recent successes and to recognize employees.
The Lilly Foundation has contributed $16,000 to IHA to help residents, Bean said, and a planning group is working to determine how it can best benefit residents.
December 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Lilly Foundation has contributed $16,000 to IHA to help residents, Bean said, and a planning group is working to determine how it can best benefit residents.
Bean has begun her CEO's Report by saying she is encouraged by the high level of support received by HUD. Specifically she mentioned HUD funding of subject-matter experts assisting local personnel as well as HUD personnel that show up locally to help.
December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Bean has begun her CEO's Report by saying she is encouraged by the high level of support received by HUD. Specifically she mentioned HUD funding of subject-matter experts assisting local personnel as well as HUD personnel that show up locally to help.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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Wize asked if any written comments were submitted; Bean indicated none.
December 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Wize asked if any written comments were submitted; Bean indicated none.
Bean presented an annual plan that Bean said was needed to meet HUD requirements. Bean explained that the Oct. 18 deadline has passed, but due to it falling on a weekend and due to the government shutdown, it was not possible to submit on time. Nevertheless it was still required to be submitted.
December 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Bean presented an annual plan that Bean said was needed to meet HUD requirements. Bean explained that the Oct. 18 deadline has passed, but due to it falling on a weekend and due to the government shutdown, it was not possible to submit on time. Nevertheless it was still required to be submitted.
The board has approved the budget.
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The board has approved the budget.
Ishanti Perera, Acting/Interim CFO was asked to explain details of the process.
December 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Ishanti Perera, Acting/Interim CFO was asked to explain details of the process.
Wize recognized a group of consultants who helped create the budget. About five stood individually and introduced themselves to the board.
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Wize recognized a group of consultants who helped create the budget. About five stood individually and introduced themselves to the board.
Wize commented that upon joining IHA and asking for prior year budgets, much work was yet to be done. Wize congratulated Bean and others who worked to create the current presented budget. "Our budget is not perfect, but it accurately reflects where we are and where we want to go," Wize said.
December 9, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Wize commented that upon joining IHA and asking for prior year budgets, much work was yet to be done. Wize congratulated Bean and others who worked to create the current presented budget. "Our budget is not perfect, but it accurately reflects where we are and where we want to go," Wize said.
The IHA annual operating budget was presented by Bean in a document packet shared with Wize and read out loud by Bean.
December 9, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The IHA annual operating budget was presented by Bean in a document packet shared with Wize and read out loud by Bean.
Similarly Bean asked for ratification of contracted work for snow removal at IHA priorities, which was approved.
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Similarly Bean asked for ratification of contracted work for snow removal at IHA priorities, which was approved.
Bean also asked for ratification of contracted work to service elevators and a dumbwaiter. Bean explained the contacted work was less than the amount requiring board approval, but said it was good practice to get board approval. The work was approved.
December 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Bean also asked for ratification of contracted work to service elevators and a dumbwaiter. Bean explained the contacted work was less than the amount requiring board approval, but said it was good practice to get board approval. The work was approved.
The first new business included approval of procedures for housing vouchers.
December 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The first new business included approval of procedures for housing vouchers.
The sign-up sheets for public comment were blank, and there was no public comment.
December 9, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The sign-up sheets for public comment were blank, and there was no public comment.
The minutes were approved.
December 9, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The minutes were approved.
Bean confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with open door meeting law.
December 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Bean confirmed the meeting had been posted in accordance with open door meeting law.
Wize called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. with Bean also present.
December 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Wize called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. with Bean also present.
About half a dozen people are in attendance at today's meeting.
December 9, 2025 at 7:02 PM
About half a dozen people are in attendance at today's meeting.
The web site also notes the agency's leadership team is led by Yvonda A. Bean, CEO.
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The web site also notes the agency's leadership team is led by Yvonda A. Bean, CEO.
The board web site indicates the board consists of HUD- appointed Commissioners Kimberly Wize, Board Co-Chair, and Towanda S. Macon, Board Co-Chair
December 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The board web site indicates the board consists of HUD- appointed Commissioners Kimberly Wize, Board Co-Chair, and Towanda S. Macon, Board Co-Chair