HACOOT Board Meeting Agenda - 6/24

Housing Authority of the City of Odessa, Texas - HACOOT
Annual Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
11:45 A.M.

1. Call to order, establish the quorum and Invocation.
2. Public comments - (3-minute limit, please).
3. Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Minutes of the May 27, 2026 meeting. 
4. Discuss and consider taking action regarding the Election of Officers and Committee Members as follows:
   
   Officers
   
   
   1. Chairperson
   2. Vice Chairperson
   3. Treasurer
      
      

   Committees

   1. Personnel
   2. Housing
   3. Finance/Investment/Budget
   4. Procurement/RFP
      
      
5. Discuss and Consider taking action to approve the Interim Executive Director Report to include the Staff Summary Reports and the introduction of current Staff Members to include the Strategic Planning Session.
6. Discuss and Consider taking action regarding procurement of a third-party Fee Accountant to assist the Finance Department of the Housing Authority with Professional Accounting services, bookkeeping, and/or other associated finance obligations.
7. Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the PNC Resolution for the Commercial Credit Card.
8. Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the Texas Health Benefits Renewal and the Memorandum for Board of Trustees Election if applicable.
9. Discuss and  Consider and/or take action regarding the updated TexPool Account(s).
10. Discuss and Consider taking action to approve authorization to enter into Executive Session under the Texas Government Code:
    1. 551.076 & 551.089 - Security Devices or Security Audits: Deliberation regarding Housing Authority Security Personnel or devices, Security Assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, and the possible deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices
    2. 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney: legal advice regarding the personnel matter, security devices/audits and associated obligations.
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12. Reconvene in Open Session.
13. Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the Housing Authority Security Personnel or devices, Security Assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, and the possible deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
14. Discuss and Consider taking action regarding Consultation with Attorney.
15. Discuss and Consider taking action to adjourn.

Special Note

HACOOT BOARD MEMBERS
Eddy Spivey - Chairperson
Phil George - Vice Chairperson/Acting Secretary
De Anna Arellano - Treasurer
Jeff Meyers - Commissioner 
Rita Barrientes - Resident Commissioner

Others
Bernadine H. Spears - Secretary/Interim Executive Director
Ben Petty - Legal Counsel