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The special meeting for the Houma-Terrebonne Housing Authority was held April 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Senator Circle at 124 K Senator Circle, Houma, Louisiana.

Chairperson Hebert called the special meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.  Chairperson Hebert stated that this is the special meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

Upon roll call, the following Commissioners were recorded as present:

Commissioners:          J. Boykin, D. Picou, D. Sherman, G. Burke and C. Hebert

Absent:                        None

Also present:               Ms. Naquada Jefferson; Mr. Brandon Decuir, Legal, Mrs. Tiffany Stokes, Housing Supervisor, Ms. Tamara Matthews, Procurement, and Justin Coleman, Maintenance

Continuing with the agenda, Item #4, Order of the Day/ Approval of Agenda; Mrs. Jefferson said the agenda will proceed as published.

Continuing with the agenda, Item #5, Public Comment; There were no speaker cards.

Continuing with the agenda, Item #6, Discussion and possible action relative to Resolution No. 1087-26, Approval and Authorization to select Proposal to Request for Proposals for Grant and Management and Project Management (see back up with previous agenda).  Ms. Jefferson said this was discussed at the previous meeting and the recommendation is CSRS.  Vice Chairperson Picous said after looking at everything, he motioned that they accept CSRS, seconded by Commissioner Sherman.  Chairperson Hebert called for the vote:

UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED

YEAS:  D. Sherman, D. Picou, G. Burke and C. Hebert        

NAYS:  J. Boykin,

ABSTAINING:  None

ABSENT:  None                                                                     Motion carried

Continuing with the agenda, Item #7, Commissioner Comments; Vice Chairperson Picou asked Mr. Decuir if all that put it for the bid would be sent a letter.  Mr. Decuir said yes.  Staff will inform them following today’s action.

Chairwoman Hebert asked what would be the next step.  She knows when they make motions and second them, they are not etched in stone.  She asked if she was correct.  Mr. Decuir said no,  it is.  The meeting minutes, when you approve them at the next meeting, reflects the official action.  Today’s meeting and this vote is valid.  The meeting minutes will reflect that.  She said so like Vice Chairperson said, the ones that did not get it will be contacted and they will contact the one that did.  Mr. Decuir said he believes there was a resolution that they did put in the packet last meeting what will be signed with  updated dates for today.

Continuing with the agenda, Item #8, Next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m., 124 K Senator Circle; Houma, LA 70363.

Continuing with the agenda, Item #9, Adjournment; Motioned to approve by Commissioner Boykin, seconded by Commissioner Sherman.  Chairperson Hebert called for the vote:

UPON ROLL CALL THERE WAS RECORDED

YEAS:   J. Boykin, D. Sherman, D. Picou, G. Burke and C. Hebert              

NAYS:  None

ABSTAINING:  None

ABSENT:  None                                                                     Motion carried

Meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.