MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY 700 ADAMS AVENUE MEMPHIS, TN SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

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1 MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY 700 ADAMS AVENUE MEMPHIS, TN SPECIAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING September 16, :00 a.m. Meeting adjourned and continued to September 24, 2015 at 9:00am CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF AGENDA READING OF MINUTES (September 16, 2015) BOARD APPROVAL RESOLUTION(S): A. RESOLUTION NO APPROVING THE SALARY OF MAURA BLACK SULLIVAN THE APPOINTED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT B. RESOLUTION NO REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF ROBERT LIPSCOMB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY LEGAL DEPARTMENT C. RESOLUTION NO TO CHANGE THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY BANK ACCOUNTS AND RELATED CHECKS LEGAL DEPARTMENT

2 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S): None DISCUSSION ITEMS: None WRITE OFFS: None ANNOUNCEMENT(S): The Board of Commissioners will not take any questions or make any statements to the Media at this time. Next Board of Commissioners meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Meeting Adjourned

3 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING THE SALARY OF MAURA BLACK SULLIVAN APPOINTED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, it was necessary to appoint an Interim Executive Director to supervise the day-today operations of the Memphis Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that it was essential to appoint an Interim Executive Director who is knowledgeable of the Authority s operations; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that Maura Black Sullivan was qualified and has the knowledge required to serve in the capacity of Interim Executive Director and Secretary of the Board; and WHEREAS, it has been further determined by the Board of Commissioners that a salary of $130,000 per year and benefits is commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of an Interim Executive Director and Secretary. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners approves Maura Black Sullivan salary as Interim Executive Director and Secretary in the amount of $130,000 per year.

4 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION REGARDING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF ROBERT LIPSCOMB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY WHEREAS, it is the Board of Commissioners responsibility to oversee the conduct and the employment status of the Executive Director Robert Lipscomb; and WHEREAS, the Executive Director Robert Lipscomb serves at the will and pleasure of the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Robert Lipscomb has been accused of criminal sexual misconduct; and WHEREAS, Robert Lipscomb is currently under a pending investigation for alleged Criminal Sexual Misconduct; and WHEREAS, on September 1, 2015 the Board Chairman suspended Robert Lipscomb with pay pending the outcome of an investigation by Memphis Housing Authority; and WHERAS, the Board of Commissioners on September 2, 2015 determined that it was in the best interest of the Memphis Housing Authority to suspend the Executive Director until future notice and ratified and/or approved the suspension issued by the Board Chairman on September 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Authority has completed its investigation and; WHEREAS, the pending investigation for alleged potential criminal sexual misconduct of the Executive Director is creating an unnecessary distraction for the agency; and WHEREAS, the allegations against the Executive Director will not allow him to provide his full focus and attention to the current needs and business of the agency; and WHEREAS, under the current circumstances, it is the opinion of the Board of Commissioners that Robert Lipscomb cannot effectively provide the harmonious working relationship between the City of Memphis Administration and the Memphis Housing Authority which is needed to move the Housing Authority forward; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that due to the distraction and disruption as set forth above, it is in the best interest of the Memphis Housing Authority to terminate Robert Lipscomb as Executive Director; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners believe it is in the best interest of the Memphis Housing Authority to terminate Robert Lipscomb as the Executive Director of the Memphis Housing Authority as of September 24, 2015.

5 RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES FOR THE MEMPHIS HOUSING AUTHORITY BANK ACCOUNTS AND RELATED CHECKS WHEREAS, the Memphis Housing Authority, a corporation, has funds held by First Tennessee Bank, Tri-State Bank, Regions Bank and Morgan Stanley Financial Institution; and WHEREAS, the authorized persons listed for the Memphis Housing Authority accounts require updating; and WHEREAS, the following persons namely be and are hereby authorized to sign/execute and submit all the necessary papers, letters, agreements, documents, writings, submissions etc. to the financial institutions listed above as may be required for day-to-day transaction, operation and correspondence. Name of Authorized Signatures Ian Randolph William Stemmler Vickie Aldridge Maura Black Sullivan Title/Position Board Chairman Vice Chairman Director of Accounting Interim Executive Director NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners approves the actions needed to update the authorized persons listed for all Memphis Housing Authority bank accounts.