Minutes of the Town ofBedford  The Redevelopment and HousingAuthority  The Redevelopment and Housing Authority held a regular meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 5:40 p.m. in the Town Municipal Building Council Hall. Prior to the start ofthe Authority meeting, the Redevelopment and Housing Authority members present: Jim Messier, Chair; Rusty Mansel, Vice Chair;  Hilltop CDBG Management Team meeting was held. Frances Coles; Gail Davis; Georgiann Watts; and David Foster Redevelopment and Housing Authority members absent: Ann Duncan Building Official; and Cathy Johnson, Clerk to the Housing Authority Town Staff absent: Anne Cantrell, Finance Director Other present: CG Stanley, Town Council CALLTOORDER:  Town Staff present: Mary Zirkle, Director of Planning and Community Development; Gary McIver,  Mr. Messier opened the meeting and asked the Clerk fort the roll call. The Clerk gave the roll call and it was  determined that there was a quorum. APPROVALOFMINUTES:  Ms. Coles made a motion to adopt the revised October 12, 2023, minutes and Mrs. Davis seconded. The Ms. Coles made a motion to approve the January 11, 2024, minutes and Mr. Foster seconded. The vote  vote carried 6-01 to approve the minutes as presented with revisions.  carried 6-01 to approve the minutes as presented.  CONSENT: AGENDA:  Ms. Zirkle gave the financial reports on behalf of Anne Cantrell, Finance Director. She stated that currently there is $30,548.22 cash on hand in the Housing Authority account.. The Authority reviewed the  Year-to-Date Budget Report for the month ofI December.  INFORMATONITEMS:  Ms. Zirkle stated that the Town Attorney sent a letter to Mr. and Mrs. Moon at 530 Otey Street regarding the fence encroachment on the South Street property on behalf ofthe Housing Authority. She stated that the letter addressed options as discussed by the Authority at its last meeting. She stated that the issue of Next, Ms. Zirkle gave an update on the Plunkett Street property owned by the Housing Authority. She mentioned that the Town Economic Development Authority discussed interest in the property as long as it has a clear title. She stated that she recently got a name ofc one oft the heirs of the property. Next, for the strategic plan project, the Authority was given a draft "RHA Strategic Plan Completion Schedule" dated February 8, 2024 for the Board review. Ms. Zirkle: stated that based on the schedule, Andy Friedman should be present or on Zoom at the March meeting to discuss strategic objectives and  adverse possession does not apply ift the Authority agrees to the encroachment.  action items with the Authority.  2/8/24 Redevelopment & Housing Authority Minutes Page 1of2    Ms. Zirkle shared an email about an upcoming Virginia Housing Event - Community Resource Connection Series. This is a new series of events aimed tol help affordable housing partners access Community Outreach programs. The in-person event will be on) February 26, 2024, in) Richmond and the virtual event will be on Tuesday, February 29, 2024, from 10:00am- - 11:30am. by the Virginia Housing.  Ms. Zirkle will send al link to those interested in attending the webinar.  NEXTMEETINGDATE: Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 5:30 pm. ADJOURNED:  Ms. Johnson made a correction to the meeting date on the agenda. The next meeting will be held on  There being no further business, the Chair asked fora a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Coles made the  motion to adjourn and Mr. Foster seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.  Respectfully submitted, Cathy Johnson, Clerk of the Authority Approved on March 14, 2024  Chairman  L  2/8/24 Redevelopment & Housing Authority Minutes Page 2of2