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2026-05-21 Minutes

Lake County Housing Authority

Board of Commissioners

 

Minutes of the Regular Meeting

May 21, 2026

 

The Regular Board Meeting of the Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake was held May 21, 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

Charles Nozicka, Commissioner - via Zoom

Beverly Stackhouse, Commissioner

 

Absent:      John Idleburg, Commissioner

Eugene Roberson, Commissioner

 

LCHA Staff: Lorraine Hocker, Executive Director/CEO

 Scott Meno, Chief Financial Officer

 Christine Pryor, Senior HR Generalist

 Paul Mazur, Accounting Manager - 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, May 19, 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 12:32 p.m. Roll call was taken, and the following Commissioners were present: Considine, Malter, Barnes, Nozicka, Stackhouse as well as LCHA members Hocker, Meno, Pryor, and Mazur via Zoom. Absent: Commissioner Idleburg, 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. May 21, 2026, are to be read at the appropriate time in the agenda. No public comments were received.

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

 

MINUTES 4/16/2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes Approval

Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse to approve the Minutes of the April 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting. The Board voted as follows: Ayes: Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter. Abstain: Stackhouse. Nays: None. Absent and Not Voting: Idleburg, Roberson. Motion carries.

 

FINANCE REPORT AND APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

CFO Scott Meno presented the April 2026 finance report highlighting the transition of programs from NCHA to LCHA, which was submitted to headquarters and is set to take effect July 1, with financials being captured from October 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. LCHA has signed an engagement letter with Rubino for the audit and noted the importance of the Financial Data System (FDS) in the financial reporting process. Financial consolidations between NCHA and LCHA, for the HCV Program financials, are anticipated to be combined between July and September 2026.

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

 

REPORTS

The following reports for April 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

Executive Director's Report

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A. RESOLUTION 2026-19 Approving and Authorizing the Significant Amendment to the FY 2026 Annual PHA Plan

Chairman Considine introduced the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION 2026-19 

APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SIGNFICANT AMENDMENT

TO THE FY 2026 ANNUAL PHA PLAN

 

WHEREAS the Lake County Housing Authority ("LCHA") is required to submit an Annual Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and

 

WHEREAS the Agency previously adopted and submitted its Fiscal Year 26 Annual Plan; and

 

WHEREAS HUD regulations require that certain changes to the Annual Plan be processed as a Significant Amendment; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed changes to the Annual Plan, specifically address the absorption of IL107 the North Chicago Housing Authority Annual Contributions Contract (ACC) units which include 471 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), 70 Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), 5 Family Unification Program Vouchers (FUP), and the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS), along with the corresponding Annual Budget Authority, Administrative Fees, and supporting grant funds, constitute a Significant Amendment; and

 

WHEREAS, the Agency has complied with all applicable requirements for Significant Amendments; and

 

WHEREAS, all comments received during the public comment period and public hearing have been duly considered and addressed, as appropriate; and

 

WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed Significant Amendment is consistent with the Agency's mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing and is in the best interests of the residents and the community.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake Approves and Authorizes the Significant Amendment to the PHA FY 2026 Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as presented; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman is authorized and directed to sign the PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulation Board Resolution to accompany the PHA Plan.

 

(See Exhibit A & B)

 

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-19.

 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:    Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:    None

Absent: Idleburg, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on May 21, 2026.

 

B. RESOLUTION 2026-20 Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between Lake County Housing Authority & Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County

 

Chairman Considine introduced the following resolution:

RESOLUTION 2026-20

APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN

LAKE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY & LAKE COUNTY WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT/JOB CENTER OF LAKE COUNTY

 

WHEREAS, on July 22, 2014, President Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); and

 

WHEREAS, WIOA provides resources, services and leadership tools for the workforce system that improves employer engagement and competitiveness for success in the global marketplace by helping individuals find good jobs, retain employment and advance job-related skill sets; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County has been designated as a local workforce development area by the State of Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, WIOA requires Lake County to develop and submit workforce compliance plans in order for Lake County to receive WIOA Formula funding; and

 

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding, in cooperation with its partners, establishes a collaborative framework encouraging cooperation, collaboration, communication, policy and technical guidance and governance to assist with the efficient and effective participation in the WIOA implementation in Lake County, Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County and the Lake County Workforce Development Board have reviewed and approved the Job Center of Lake County Memorandum of Understanding; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County Housing Authority's Family Self Sufficiency Program is a voluntary program for participants who wish to improve their financial situation emphasizing employment as well as education and training; and

 

WHEREAS, Lake County Housing Authority has had an ongoing partnership with Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County for several years and wishes to continue to partner this Memorandum of Understanding;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of LCHA hereby approves the Executive Director and/or her designee to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between Lake County Housing Authority and Lake County Workforce Development/Job Center of Lake County in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-20.

 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:    Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:    None

Absent: Idleburg, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on May 21, 2026.

 

C. RESOLUTION 2026-21 Authorization to Submit the Section 18 Disposition Application and Execute Sales Contracts for Eight (8) Properties in the Communities of: Gurnee, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Mundelein and Wauconda

 

RESOLUTION 2026-21

 

AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE SECTION 18 DISPOSITION APPLICATION  

AND EXECUTE SALES CONTRACTS FOR

EIGHT (8) PROPERTIES IN THE COMMUNITIES OF:

GURNEE, LAKE VILLA, LINDENHURST, MUNDELEIN AND WAUCONDA

 

WHEREAS, the Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) owns eight (8) single-family residential properties in the communities of: Gurnee, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Mundelein and Wauconda, in AMP 4 and AMP 5; and 

 

WHEREAS, LCHA desires to sell the properties to the general public and/or non-profit instrumentalities as it aligns with the PHA's goals and Public Housing reposition strategy; and 

 

WHEREAS, as directed by HUD, LCHA conducted a meeting with the Resident Advisory Board and received letters of support from the officials of the correlating local governmental bodies; and 

 

WHEREAS, in order to obtain the approval of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), pursuant to Section 18 of the 1937 Housing Act, 24 CFR part 970 and PIH Notice 2018-04 LCHA needs to submit a disposition application to the Special Applications Center (SAC) office at HUD; 

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake Approves and Authorizes the Submission of the Section 18 Disposition Applications for the properties listed above to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the LCHA Executive Director is authorized to execute the final form of the agreements and any supporting HUD documents to facilitate the sale of the properties above; and 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, if the Section 18 applications are accepted and approved by HUD, the Executive Director/CEO is authorized to execute applicable contract sales agreements and take all actions necessary to dispose of the properties shown above without further deliberation or action by the Board of Commissioners of Lake County, IL. 

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to adopt Resolution 2026-21.

 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:    Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:    None

Absent: Idleburg, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on May 21, 2026.

 

D. RESOLUTION 2026-22 Approval of and Authorization to Submit the Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5-Year Action Plan (2025-2030) and the Capital Fund Program (CFP) FY 2026 Budget

 

RESOLUTION 2026-22

APPROVAL OF AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT

THE CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (CFP) 5-YEAR ACTION PLAN (2025-2030) AND

THE CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM (CFP) FY 2025 BUDGET

 

WHEREAS, the Capital Fund Annual Submission was decoupled from the PHA Plan submission in 24 CFR part 905 which was published on October 24, 2013, and became effective on November 25, 2013; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to 24 CFR 905, the Housing Authority of the County of Lake (LCHA) is required to submit a Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan and a Capital Fund Program FY 2026 Budget; and

 

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the County of Lake has prepared its Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Years (FFs) 2025-2030 describing capital improvements needed to ensure long-term viability of the Agency's public housing developments; and

 

WHEREAS, in FY 2026, all PHAs are required to submit their Capital Fund Program (CFP) 5‑Year Action Plans and Budgets within HUD's Energy and Performance Information Center (EPIC) system; the electronic CFP submission process replaced the paper submission process that was retired at the end of 2017; and

 

WHEREAS, PHAs are required to have on file a copy of a Board Resolution approving the PHA's CFP 5-Year Action Plan, including ones submitted in the EPIC system; and

 

WHEREAS, the requisite public notices have been given; and

 

WHEREAS, the Director of Asset Management in conjunction with the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer has prepared said plans as attached in Exhibit C, and requests that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake approve and authorize submission to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake Approves and Authorizes the Submission of The Capital Fund Program 5-Year Action Plan (2025-2030) and the Capital Fund Program FY 2026 Budget to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as presented.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes, to adopt Resolution 2026-22.

 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:    Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:    None

Absent: Idleburg, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on May 21, 2026.

 

E. RESOLUTION 2026-23 Approving the Special Duty Agreement with the Zion Police Department

 

RESOLUTION 2026-23 

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SPECIAL DUTY AGREEMENT WITH

THE ZION POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

WHEREAS, the Lake County Housing Authority ("LCHA") seeks to ensure the safety and security of its residents and properties, including Shiloh Towers located at 1525 27th Street in Zion, Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, the Zion Police Department provides short-term supplementary police services through its Special Duty Program; and

 

WHEREAS, LCHA desires to obtain such services for the purpose of foot patrols, on-site police presence, enforcement of applicable laws, and related duties as appropriate; and

 

WHEREAS, the attached agreement outlines the terms under which the Zion Police Department will provide on-site police presence in a marked squad car to perform foot patrols, conduct law enforcement activities, and complete required reporting between June 1, 2026 and December 1, 2026; and

 

WHEREAS, the agreement further specifies compensation at the officer's overtime rate of 1.5x their standard hourly rate, liability insurance provisions, indemnification, and all additional terms contained therein; and

 

WHEREAS, the Executive Director has reviewed the agreement and recommends its approval by the Board of Commissioners.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Lake County Housing Authority hereby approves the Special Duty Agreement with the Zion Police Department for police detail services as outlined in the attached document; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the Executive Director, or her designee, to execute all documents and take all necessary actions to implement the agreement.

 

After discussion, Vice Chair Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adopt Resolution 2026-23.

 

Roll Call Vote:

Ayes:    Barnes, Considine, Nozicka, Malter, Stackhouse

Nays:    None

Absent: Idleburg, Roberson

Abstain: None

Motion: Carries

 

Adopted and passed by the Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the County of Lake, Illinois on May 21, 2026.

 

F. Commissioner Roundtable

 

Vice Chair Malter recommended the Board review information about the upcoming PHADA conference in Chicago in July.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Vice Malter moved, seconded by Commissioner Stackhouse, to adjourn the meeting. The Board voted unanimously in favor of adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 12:54 p.m.