May 27 BOC Meeting Agenda

Housing Authority City of Odessa, Texas - HACOOT
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
11:45 AM

1. Call to Order
   
   
2. Public Comments - (3 Minute Limit, please)
   
   
3. Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Minutes of the May 5, 2026 meeting.
   
   
4. Discuss and consider taking action to approve the Interim Executive Director Report to include the Staff Summary Reports.
   
   
5. Discuss and consider taking action to seek to obtain or procure 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.
   
   
6. 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.
      
      
7. Reconvene in Open Session.
   
   
8. Consider and/or take action on 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.
   
   
9. Consider and/or take action to approve a Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for the Housing Authority account(s) at TexPool.
   
   
10. Discuss and consider taking action regarding Consultation with Attorney.
    
    
11. 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