June 26, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Commissioners of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority
Held June 26, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of Northwest Georgia Housing Authority met at its regular meeting at 326 W 9th St. Rome, Georgia, 8:35 a.m., on the 26th day of June, 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, Executive Director, Lisa Massey, 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, Stewart Duggan. Attorney
Oath of Office - Mary Clark - Ms. Amanda Fox asked Ms. Clark to stand, and after Ms. Fox read the Oath of Commissioner, Ms. Clark was officially sworn in as Commissioner.
Oath of Office - Corey Townsend - Ms. Amanda Fox asked Mr. Townsend to stand, and after Ms. Fox read the Oath of Commissioner, Mr. Townsend was officially sworn in as Commissioner.
Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on May 28, 2025 - Chairperson Hickman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes. Commissioner Cooper made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Executive Session - Commissioner Townsend made a motion to enter Executive Session, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Cooper made a motion to enter back into Regular Session, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. The motion passed unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
New Business
Approval of Resolution 23-2025; Approval of Tenant Dwelling Lease - Decision to table said resolution. This resolution will be brought back to the board following the 30-day period for amendments.
Approval of Resolution 24-2025: Approval of John Graham Homes Turnkey Project (20 Units) - Commissioner Wallace made a motion to approve Resolution 24-2025, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Cooper, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval of Resolution 25-2025: Approval of Rent Increases for Bill Collins Village Maple Street Home Units - Commissioner Bojo made a motion to approve Resolution 25-2025, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark. Cooper. Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Approval Of Resolution 26-2025: Approval Of' Baker Tilley Advisory Group Contract- Approximately $1.5 million in developer fees for Cave Spring construction project. $400,000 will be paid to Baker Tilley Advisory Group. Commissioner Townsend motioned to approve Resolution 26-2025, seconded by Commissioner Wallace. The motion was approved unanimously.
Yes: Bojo, Clark, Townsend, Wallace
No: None
Reports
Finance Department Update - Mr. Justin Jones reported, total revenue as of May 2025 is $654,307. The total expenses for May 2025 are $750,176. The May ending cash available is $253,967.
Executive Director Comments - Justin Jones informed the board that some of the daycare items were wanted by former employees. Also, Mr. Jones presented the Cave Spring Elevation - Breezeway Scheme.
Commissioner Comments - None
Adjourn - The meeting was adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
