HACOOT BOC Meeting Agenda 9/30
Date Posted: 09/24/2026
Housing Authority City of Odessa, Texas - HACOOT
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:45 AM
- Call to Order, Establish the Quorum and Invocation.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the Introduction/Welcome of the newly appointed Resident Commissioner.
- Public comments - (3-minute limit, please).
- Discuss and Consider taking action to approve the Minutes of the September 2, 2026 meeting.
- Discuss and Consider taking action to approve the Interim Executive Director Report to include the Staff Summary Reports and the TML Board of Trustees Election.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding a Cost of Living (COLA) Increase effective October 1, 2026.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the updated TexPool Account(s) for HACOOT and OSHP.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding a Resolution for the 5-Year Action Plan and Annual Plan for the Third Edition Capital Fund Grant Program.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the Waterfall Distribution for Key West Senior Village I and Phase II.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the request to increase the newly published FY2026-2027 FMR's to 110% based upon Bedroom Size and the FY2026-2027 Utility Allowance.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding a Resolution for SEMAP-2026-3 HCV Program.
- Discuss and Consider taking action to approve authorization to enter into Executive Session under the Texas Government Code:
- 551.071 - Consultation with the Attorney: legal advice regarding Personnel Matters and Associated Obligations.
- 551.071 - Consultation with the Attorney: legal advice regarding Personnel Matters and Associated Obligations.
- Reconvene in Open Session.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding Consultation with the Attorney.
- Discuss and Consider taking action regarding the next Board Meeting on October 28, 2026.
- Discuss and Consider taking action to adjourn.
Special Note
HACOOT Board Members:
Eddy Spivey - Chairperson
Phil George - Vice Chairperson/Acting Secretary
Dee Anna Arellano - Treasurer
Jeff Meyers - Commissioner
Albert Valencia - Resident Commissioner
Others:
Bernadine H. Spears - Secretary/Interim Executive Director
Ben Petty - Legal Counsel