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2026-03-16 Minutes

Lake County Housing Authority

Board of Commissioners

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

March 19, 2026

 

The Regular Board Meeting of the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake was held March 19, 2026, at Lake County Housing Authority: 33928 North U.S. Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030.

 

Present:             Kevin Considine, Chairman

     Susan Malter, Vice Chair

     LaShaundra Barnes, Commissioner

     John Idleburg, Commissioner - arrived at 12:15 PM

     Beverly Stackhouse, Commissioner

Absent:              Charles Nozicka, Commissioner

                            Eugene Roberson, Commissioner

LCHA Staff:        Lorraine Hocker, Executive Director/CEO

     Scott Meno, Chief Financial Officer

     Michelle Perkins, Operations Deputy

     Christine Pryor, Senior HR Generalist

     Stacy Davis-Wynn, Program Procurement Director (via Zoom)

                                   

Posting of the notice of this meeting and agenda complied with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/2.02(a)). The notice and agenda were posted prior to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the principal office: 33928 North US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL 60030 and on the organization's website, www.lakecountyha.org.

 

ROLL CALL

Noting that a quorum of Commissioners was present, Chairman Considine called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m. Roll call was taken, and the following Commissioners were present: Considine, Malter, Stackhouse, Nozicka (via Zoom) as well as LCHA members Hocker, Meno, Perkins, Pryor. Absent: Commissioner Roberson.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comments were accepted by email at publiccomment@lakecountyha.org or by leaving a voice message at (847) 223-1170 ext. 2320. Comments received by 9:00 a.m. March 19, 2026, are to be read at the appropriate time in the agenda. No public comments were received.

Chairman Considine opened the floor for public comment. There were no public comments.

 

MINUTES 1/15/26 - Regular Meeting Minutes Approval

Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2026, Regular Board Meeting The Board voted as follows: Ayes: Barnes, Considine, Malter, Stackhouse. Abstain: None. Nays: None. Absent and Not Voting: Idleburg, Nozicka, Roberson. Motion carries.

 

FINANCE REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS

CFO Scott Meno presented the February 2026 finance report indicated the organization was flat to budget but showed a net income increase of $200,000 compared to the prior year, with $500,000 more in income but $300,000 more in expenses. The team discussed progress on submitting the VMS report and making journal entries to correct budget discrepancies, while also working on implementing updated best practices within the department.

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to approve the list of bills and accept the finance report. The Board voted as follows: Ayes: Barnes, Considine, Malter, Stackhouse. Abstain: None. Nays: None. Absent and Not Voting: Idleburg, Nozicka, Roberson. Motion carries.

 

REPORTS

The following reports for March 2026 were provided:

Public Housing Authority (PHA) Reports:

            Key Management Indicators

            Resident Characteristics

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Reports:

   HCV Monthly Report Voucher Utilization

Public Housing Reports:

   Unit Availability & Occupancy

   Aged Receivables

   Work Order Analysis

   Demolition & Disposition

Program & Agency Reports:

            Procurement

   Family Self Sufficiency

   Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency (ROSS)

   Housing Counseling

   LCHA Human Resources

 

NEW BUSINESS

A. Resolution 2026-09 Amending the Employee Handbook Section 57 Progressive Discipline

 Chairman Considine introduced the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION 2026-09

AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

SECTION 57 PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

 

            WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary from time to time to review the Employee Handbook; and

            WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Executive Director that the Housing Authority of the County of Lake's Employee Handbook Section 57 "Progressive Discipline" be revised. See Exhibit A.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake that the Employee Handbook be revised as hereto attached.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-09.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:   Barnes, Considine, Malter, Stackhouse,

Nays:   None

Absent: Idleburg, Nozicka, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on March 19, 2026.

 

B. Resolution 2026-10 Amending the Employee Handbook Section 60 Reduction in Force (RIF) and Severance

Chairman Considine introduced the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION 2026-10

AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

SECTION 60 REDUCTION IN FORCE (RIF) & SEVERANCE

 

WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary from time to time to review the Employee Handbook; and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Executive Director that the Housing Authority of the County of Lake's Employee Handbook Section 60 "Reduction in Force (RIF)" and "Severance" be revised. See Exhibit B.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake that the Employee Handbook be revised as hereto attached.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-10.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:   Barnes, Considine, Idleburg, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:   None

Absent: Nozicka, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on March 19, 2026.

C. Resolution 2026-11 Reaffirmation of Approval of Letter of Support - YouthBuild Lake County Department of Labor Grant

 

RESOLUTION 2026-11

REAFFIRMATION OF APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT

YOUTHBUILD LAKE COUNTY DOL GRANT

 

WHEREAS, YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC) serves as a catalyst of change for low income and underserved young people (ages 16-24) with education, counseling, leadership, construction, and graduate resources; and

WHEREAS, Lake County Housing Authority has been in partnership with YBLC with our internship program since December 2007; and

WHEREAS, LCHA is committed to assisting YBLC with their career training services, paid internships/work experiences, guidance and support in training curriculum and development; and

WHEREAS, the YouthBuild Lake County program is funded through a grant from the Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lake County Housing Authority is in full support of YBLC's application for the 2025 U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild Grant. 

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Idleburg, to adopt Resolution 2026-11.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:   Barnes, Considine, Idleburg, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:   None

Absent: Nozicka, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on March 19, 2026.

 

D. Resolution 2026-12 Authorization for the Transfer and Acceptance of the IL107 North Chicago Housing Authority (NCHA) ACC Units

 

RESOLUTION 2026-12

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE IL107 NORTH CHICAGO HOUSING AUTHORITY (NCHA) ACC UNITS

 

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, IL 056, is a public body corporate and politic organized under the laws of the State of Illinois and is designated as a Moving to Work (MTW) agency pursuant to its MTW Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and

WHEREAS, the North Chicago Housing Authority, IL107, is a public housing agency organized under Illinois law and administers Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs pursuant to Annual Contributions Contracts (ACCs) with HUD; and

WHEREAS, HUD Notice PIH 2018-12 permits voluntary transfer of HCV Annual Contributions Contract authority; and

WHEREAS, NCHA administers 476 HCV, seventy (70) Veterans Administration Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers, and five (5) Family Unification Program (FUP) vouchers; and

WHEREAS, LCHA has the administrative capacity and jurisdiction to receive and operate the program;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of the Lake County Housing Authority authorizes the receipt of HCV ACC authority from NCHA, contingent upon NCHA Board approval and HUD approval, including 476 HCV, seventy (70) VASH vouchers, and five (5) FUP vouchers.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-12.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:   Barnes, Considine, Idleburg, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:   None

Absent: Nozicka, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on March 19, 2026.

 

E. Resolution 2026-13 Authorization to Enter into Contract - Violet Townhomes Vacant Unit Turnover Services

 

RESOLUTION 2026-13

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

VIOLET TOWNHOMES VACANT UNIT TURNOVER SERVICES

 

WHEREAS, The Authority received a competitive bid through SOURCEWELL Solicitation No: IL-R1-GC-122122-LEO to provide miscellaneous exterior renovations at 26270 N. Violet Drive, Unit D, Mundelein, IL 60060; and

WHEREAS, the installation work needing to be performed is detailed in the work order attached hereto in Exhibit D and

WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Executive Director and staff to enter into contract with Leopardo Companies Inc. and to proceed with the scope of work described in Exhibit D at the cost of $119,515.68, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of the Lake County Housing Authority authorizes the Executive Director to proceed to contract with Leopardo Companies Inc. as specified in Exhibit D.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-13.

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:   Barnes, Considine, Idleburg, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:   None

Absent: Nozicka, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on March 19, 2026.

 

F. Commissioner Roundtable

Vice Chair Malter referenced National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) advocacy alerts and periodic federal policy update calls, noting their value for staying informed on housing issues and opportunities to contact legislators. There was brief discussion about whether others receive or engage with these updates.

Vice Chair Malter also shared insights from a recent trip to Washington, D.C., including participation in a NAHRO event and a meeting with Brad Schneider's office. They highlighted the benefit of attending with a policy expert, which helped ensure accurate and substantive discussion. Overall, the experience was described as informative and valuable, and board members were encouraged to attend similar events in the future.

Commissioner Barnes raised a question regarding a recent emergency inspection notice and how it was being handled. Staff indicated they would follow up offline to clarify the situation. Additional discussion addressed concerns about repeated inspection issues with certain landlords. Staff confirmed that the administrative plan allows for action, including removal from the program for noncompliant landlords, and noted that they typically attempt to work with landlords before pursuing that route. This specific case will be reviewed further.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Stackhouse moved, seconded by Vice Chair Malter to adjourn the meeting. The Board voted unanimously in favor of adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 1:29 p.m.