022414 mica minutesMINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
CONGRESSMAN MICA AND SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Present: Congressman John Mica
Mayor Jeff Triplett, City of Sanford
Vice Mayor Velma Williams, City of Sanford
Melvin Philpot, Sanford Housing Authority
Victoria Murphy, Sanford Housing Authority
Twila Roberts, Sanford Housing Authority
Ronita Sanders, Office of Congresswoman Brown
Buz Ausley, U.S. HUD
Victoria Main, HUD
Norton Bonaparte, City Manager, City of Sanford
Andrew Thomas, City of Sanford
Commissioner Lee Constantine, Seminole County
Shannon Young, Seminole County Housing Authority
Kristopher Cruzada, Seminole County Housing Authority
Lindsay Oyewale, Seminole County Housing Authority
Penny Seater, Habitat for Humanity
Traci Houchin, Deputy City Clerk, City of Sanford
Congressman John Mica called the meeting to order at 9:44 AM.
Congressman Mica held a round table discussion pertaining to the Sanford
Housing Authority (SHA). He explained that public housing in the City of Sanford
continues to frustrate him. The reason for this discussion is to gather some opinions on
how to move forward.
Sanford Mayor Jeff Triplett said that he too is frustrated with the process
and is looking forward to any updates.
Congressman Mica asked Mr. Melvin Philpot, Chairman of the Sanford
Housing Authority, to state the direction that the SHA is moving in and Mr. Philpot said
that their goal is to build safe, decent and affordable housing.
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
CONGRESSMAN MICA AND SANFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Congressman Mica asked if the SHA has a long term plan in place and
what has been taken into consideration for improving upon the public housing. Mr.
Philpot explained that the SHA is working with a consultant for long range planning.
Congressman Mica recommended that the Sanford Housing Authority get
out of public housing and consider other options such as consolidating with Seminole
County or divesting some of the property.
The meeting adjourned at 11:06 AM.