 So I want to call to order the special meeting of the Indian Housing Authority, Wednesday, December 22nd, it's 707 due to some technical difficulties here. So a roll call, Fiorella. Here. Nick. Here. Here. Joanne. Here. And Brian is here. 100% attendance. So number three, I'll explain at this point. As you know, we formed a subcommittee made up of myself, Nick. Pam, your LTO president of Winslow. And Donovan, who is from Drake and John Greco our attorney. The committee met to the preliminary view of all the applicants, we received 10 applicants. We boiled it down to two finalists. We invited the LTO presidents to interview the finalists we initially planned last Thursday. Very pleasantly surprised Jack's wife, the baby. We delayed our meeting to Monday. The LTO presidents were invited to submit questions to me. I correlated them, printed them. And we had a total of 14 questions. The meeting started at about seven o'clock. In addition, we on that we had Joanne present to that meeting. And we had the president. I'm an auto me me to join us. We had a design he Mike garrigan from. Here's the actor was serving as a design me for the president there. We did not have the president from chestnut, but we had questions submitted by her. And we interviewed both applicants. Applicant. Number one was Joe Hart. was Jack Nagel. I asked the questions. We ensured that they're the same exact question as asked to each applicant. And then as the panelists were able to follow up with any clarifications or rebuttals, we did that to ensure that no new questions would be asked to one or not the other. Following that, we had discussion. It was a unanimous vote of all panelists to support Jack Nagel as to be offered the position as executive director. That was also unanimous in the preliminary meeting. So at this point, this point, I would recommend as chair of kind of both committees that the board's endorse and support to the hiring of Jack Nagel as our executive director, and that we authorized the chair to enter into the contract. It says negotiations. However, the contract is a, we look like DHCB contract. So there really any negotiations. The salary has been set in average. So there's no change in that. So I guess we would need a vote to authorize. I assume the chairman signs it myself a sign. Contract for employment. Jack Nagel as an executive director, according to DC regulations for a one year period. And then you could contract for periods of three years after that. So any questions, any discussion? Yep. Bearella. So wait, so the first contract would be written for a year and then after that it would be going after that? Yeah, we would do a contract for a year. And following the before the contract stop, I assume 30 days before we would discuss the renewal of Jack's contract, assuming Jack does a great job and the board is pleased with his performance, then we would offer him a up to a three year after that. That's how that works. And then you would do it in up to three year segments. Gotcha. And then another question. So the hiring committee was that something that was already said or was it something that was just formed for? No, no, I as you recall, I appointed the screening committee screen through the resumes and the applicants. It's called a preliminary screening. So I did that committee. I got an LTO President Pam, as well as a resident Mary and to be part of it. And two board members, we picked board members because if we had three, then would have to be an open process. And we didn't we don't feel it's appropriate for to make your resumes public when they're not fine. And then the second meeting with the LTO presidents, Nick, step back and join and I asked you and to sit on the committee, the LTOs and ask questions. So unfortunately, we couldn't have a large board interview because it would be public. And you know, these people did not want their names public. So for the screening group, I guess, when was there an email that was sent out for that? Or was it just they were there were multiple emails. So the initial committee obviously multiple emails, but the LTOs. Well, I meant specifically to the board. No, it only went to the screening committee. Yeah. But how was the screening committee formed by appointment for the chair? Okay. All right. So it wasn't something that needed to get told to the whole board. It was just kind of something that no, no, by the chair. Gotcha. You did tell us. You told us on a meeting. Yeah. Yeah. Gotcha. Another question. What? Yeah. I will I will add that the president of monotony in Vienna has filed a complaint with DHCD as to our process claiming that we did not allow her to be part of the preliminary screening. And as the regulation state, you know, the housing authority has the right to do the screening important finalists for interviews with the LTO presidents, which is exactly what we did with the Scott, our attorney was part of this today one. We see a DHCD today and John's plane position. And we feel very comfortable with that. So we feel very comfortable with the whole project we did. But at this point, just to not to belabor this, but at this point, you know, after we initiate contract, then there has to be a report written up a pretty involved report written up in the process, how we did it, what questions you're asked to be schooled them and so forth and included resumes and things like the other process, but I'll end up doing that with John, John Greco's help. So questions, any other questions? So with pleasure, I move so move to let's see, what's the to offer the job Jack and to allow the chair to negotiate a contract with back and DHCD. I second that. So that was just so we have Sandy online, take notes. I'm sorry. We did. So that was to move by Nick and second by Fiorella. So all in favor Fiorella. Yes. Nick. Yes. Go in. Yes. Gar. Yes. And Brian is a yes. Congratulations, Jack Nagel. Jack Nagel. Yes. So you are you are well deserving deserve Jack deserve that a great job. We're very pleased. I just want to say we're very pleased with the the applicant process and the response. And I think it was a great, great process. And we're very pleased with that and proud of that. So Jack, you can order your new business cards. At this point, I will work on that contract. Like I said, it's not a negotiation really, because it's a boiler play contract. So I will enter that with Jack will sign it. We'll get it in. We'll get the paperwork in. And without any business, we'll have a regular meeting next month. I'm sorry, Joanne. I just looked at the chat and someone's having a lot of trouble hearing. So I guess it's some background noise, she said. So I guess we all have to speak up. I wanted to ask you was asking to mute mute the microphones unless you're talking. Good point. Yeah. I wanted to ask if the in addition is the office closed from Christmas to New Year's. Jack, the office. The office is not closed. They're going to be available. They're going to be in another site. You're going to have Jack. So can you can you restate that? Sorry. This the main office. We lost Jack. We lost Jack. I think what he's trying to say is they're doing they try it again, Jack. Bring those staff to work. So individual. Can you put it in the chat? So maybe Brian can. Yeah, I can tell you. I mean, the offices have worked on so they're because of the dot and everything that's been involved. The folks cannot be in the office during this work. So those people are working out of the other facilities. So the so the office is open. And the folks will be working out at different locations, not necessarily the Winslow Tower. That's correct. It's correct. And Jack can direct people to where the other people absolutely. Yep. Yep. And just before we close update on the meals. Fusing but we've got it under control and the staff will distribute all that on Friday. So thank you for all your help with that. Meals and gift cards or? Yeah, gift cards. Yeah. Chris is taking care of those. Yep. So we should be in good shape. Without anything else, we have a motion adjourn. So moved. Second. That was moved by Nick and second by Fiorella. All in favor. Fiorella. Yes. Nick. Yes. Gar. Yes. To win. Yes. All right. And Brian is here. So all of you have a nice Christmas and a happy new year and we'll see you January. Merry Christmas. Thank you. Enjoy the baby Jack. Thank you.