The meeting's agenda has been made available via the Chicago Housing Authority's website. thecha.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.…

According to the meeting's agenda, which is available on the legistrar as a PDF, the meeting will begin with a roll call and then there will be an approval of minutes. It should be noted this meeting was originally scheduled for March 18th.

The stream has just went live and the roll call begins. Matthew Brewer begins the meeting by outlining how the meeting will play out. There are no absences on the board of commissioners.

After a brief vote and passing of the meeting's minutes, Wilfred Harris takes the time to highlight that this meeting is taking place so close to International Women's Day. She receives a loud applause at the conclusion of her monologue.

Matthew Brewer moves along the meeting by highlighting the recent success of the Board. There was recently an opening of Edith Spurlock Sampson and Sheffield Residences.

For the first time in years there are light refreshments provided for those that physically present at this meeting. And now the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Angela Hurlock begins her presentation.

Hurlock's words are focused on how the CHA can improve as an organization. Not only has the CHA revamped their website, but they have also conducted employee-surveys to better understand how they might be better in the future. There are plans for a community-survey.

According to the report being given by Hurlock, CHA will be opening a National Public Housing Museum. I have included an article that gives an overview of what this museum will provide for the public. citylimits.org/from-nyc-to-ch…

Angela Hurlock is sure to mention that CHA has been making moves on a National level. They have recently traveled Washington D.C. to meet with Illinois Congresspeople, including Dick Durbin.

Commissioner LaShawn Cobb shares her backstory as a homeowner that was able to raise her station in life in large part because of help from Chicago Housing Authority. The reason she is giving this background information is to highlight how dangerous the impending budget cuts....

the entire point of organizations like the CHA is to uplift and give opportunity to those that have not be enjoyed such upward mobility. Hearing a successful and accomplished Black woman speak to how important CHA has been in her life perfectly illuminates why the CHA is needed.

Matthew Brewer now open the meeting to public. There are 22 public speakers and as such there will be a 2-minute limit for each speaker. They are allowed to ask questions or raise any concerns, expect those related to the planned votes. Voting is a separate section.

As to be expected the first three public speakers are here to complain how ineffective and unclear the Chicago Housing Authority has been with dealing with the public. After such beautiful words in the first 40 or so minutes of the meeting it is almost shocking to hear this.

I wish the public speakers had more time to work with. It seems like their speaking is rushed and therefore it is a bit tough to catch the names of their Residences that they are complaining about.

OK, now I have figured out which residence most of the early public speakers are complaining about. ALBA houses were a group of four public housing properties. Most of the property was demolished to make room for Roosevelt Square.

It would appear that the Chicago Housing Authority has not been proactive enough with jump starting the rehabilitation of the remaining ALBA properties. The conditions are so poor one public speaker's daughter contracted a disease. There are also complaints of relocation.

I cannot ignore the juxtaposition of hearing one of the public speakers complain about his laundry room not being unlimited and not having AT&T in his unit. His problems seem to pale in comparison to those that are complaining about unsafe living conditions.

For the past few minutes the meeting is focused on speaking with property managers that are in attendance. Representatives for numerous different property management companies are in attendance, among them is Mercy Housing that has properties from the 100s to the north side.

Francine Washington is offering resistance to her fellow commissioners. The Board is trying to reassure her that relocation due to rehabilitation is not forced and residents are given the choice as to where they wish to relocate as long as it is still in the same network.

It is nice to hear a commissioner strongly doubt the ability of this Board to make property managers follow protocol. It is one thing to remind someone what is supposed to be done vs applying pressure to get things done.

I forgot to mention above, this current section of the meeting is Real Estate Operations Development Committee Report. It is being run by James Matanky, Chairman of the committee.

Lee Pratter, Deputy Chief Development Officer advocates for the closing of Southbridge 1C and approval of a $10 million loan to build new property as a replacement.

The next item on the agenda is the proposed acquiring of Lowe's home properties.

James Matanky just called for the Real Estate Operations Committee Report. The motion easily passes.

The board is now debating on whether or not the to award and execute Personal Service Agreement. This program is in place so different government entities and groups will be forced into the enrichment of the youth.

The meeting is now opening itself back up. The public is being allowed to air out any grievances that a speaker may or may not have.

Item 7 is passed and there will be an award for the Summer Youth program. Very quickly there is a vote to approve the minutes of the meeting and another vote to begin the closed session part of the meeting.

There have been another two votes one to pass agenda items 1-5 and the other vote was for item 7 to be both passed. Both votes are unanimous.

Chief Financial Officer, Michael Moran will now present the 9th item of the agenda. The recommendation is to approve the adoption of an amended and restated Chicago Housing Authority Employee's Retirement Plan.

And with that the session is now closed. I will remain on stream to see if there is any news after the closed session.

I am currently still waiting for the meeting to begin again. The closed session has continued for the past 30 minutes easily.

It is now 12:54 p.m. and the closed session has still not ended. I will now be signing off but I will keep my live stream open to catch anything that is said. Have a great afternoon, I hope my live-reporting has been helpful.

Still in closed session. I will now close the stream. I hope that all enjoyed my Twitter thread.