July 23, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Commissioners of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority
Held July 23, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority met at its regular meeting at 326 W 9th St. Rome, Georgia, 8:30 a.m., on the 23rd day of July, 2025.
Called to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Betty Sue Hickman, and, upon roll call, those present and absent are as follows:
Present: Betty Sue Hickman, Billy Cooper, Brian Bojo, Mary Clark, Corey Townsend, Ronnie Wallace
Absent: None
Chairperson Hickman declared a quorum present.
Others in attendance: Justin Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Massey, Chief Operating Officer, James Garvin, Chief Financial Officer, Amanda Fox, Chief of Staff, Billy Pasley, Director of IT, Howard Gibson, Director of Maintenance, Rand Nichols, Director of Security & YouthBuild, Hannah Turner, Director of Housing & Development, Le Shay Denton, Assistant Director of Housing, Madonna Murphy, Director of Compliance, William Richardson, Attorney, Wayne Robinson, City of Rome, Tom Couch, General Public.
Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on June 26, 2025 - Chairperson Hickman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Wallace made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Bojo. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
New Business
Approval of Resolution 27-2025: Adoption of Preventative Maintenance Policy - Commissioner Cooper made a motion to approve Resolution 27-2025, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 28-2025: Adoption of Bed Bug Policy - Commissioner Townsend made a motion to approve Resolution 28-2025, seconded by Commissioner Bojo. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 29-2025: Approval of Disposition Policy for Personal Property - Commissioner Townsend made a motion to approve Resolution 29-2025, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 30-2025: Approval and Adoption of Accounting Internal Control Policies and Procedures - Commissioner Bojo motioned to approve Resolution 30-2025, seconded by Commissioner Townsend. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 31-2025: Approval to Open Bank Account for Privately Owned Properties - Commissioner Bojo motioned to approve Resolution 31-2025, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 32-2025: Approval of Change Order No. I for John Graham Homes Turnkey Project - Commissioner Wallace made a motion to approve Resolution 32-2025, seconded by Commissioner Townsend. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Reports
Finance Department Update - Mr. James Garvin reported that total revenue as of June 2025 is $1,467,490. The total expenses for June 2025 are $1,547,3 11. The June ending cash available is $176,573. Approval of NWGHA Financial Statements for May & June 2025:
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Executive Director Comments - Justin Jones informed the board that he will be on vacation the week of August 18th - 22 nc1 and provided a reminder about the NWGHA Property Tour on August 6th.
Commissioner Comments - Mr. Brian Bojo asked about getting a resident member to join the board. This is something that is in progress.
Executive Session - Commissioner Townsend made a motion to enter Executive Session, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. The motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Adjourn- The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
