January 7, 1998
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
Harris Hall Main Floor
Following State of County
Chair Steve Cornacchia presided with Ellie Dumdi, Bobby Green, Sr., Peter
Sorenson and Cindy Weeldreyer present. Jerry Pierce, Recording Secretary.
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
2. REGULAR BUSINESS
a. EVALUATION/Lane County Housing Authority Director.
Van Vactor suggested the commissioners make a brief report and give Todis an opportunity
to comment after that.
Commissioner Green said he had graded Todis as high as 8 or 9 in most areas and commented
on Todis' leadership style wherein he remained in the background and allowed his staff to
benefit. He said Todis was responsible for the fact that HACSA develops community
developments, rather than housing projects. On budgeting skills, he noted that Todis
manages HUD funds and road funds. He commented that Todis takes time to talk to the
tenants on a face-to-face basis and that he represents Lane County well. He said he was
doing a great job and requested that he continue.
Commissioner Dumdi said her comments paralleled those of Commissioner Green. She noted
that HACSA is well respected and that is a reflection on Todis' leadership skills. She
said the program gets high marks from HUD and is one of the top organizations in the
nation. She added that HACSA projects have given Lane County a positive image and
developed an excellent reputation. She said Todis does an excellent job directing HACSA
and is a real asset to Lane County and HUD. She rated his performance at 8.
Commissioner Weeldreyer said she had worked with Todis for five years and that she had
deepened her respect for him and his staff in juggling federal requirements and county
requirements, and being sensitive to the board of HACSA. She said it was obvious his staff
has respect for him and he balances the needs of serving tenants, taxpayers and staff. She
rated him at 8.5
Commissioner Sorenson said he thought Todis was a wonderful leader, and was respected by
the Board, employees and the housing community. He said the County was fortunate to have
him.
Commissioner Cornacchia noted that Todis' subordinates and peers mirrored the comments of
the Board in that their ratings were all 8 and 9. He concurred with the comments from the
other commissioners.
MOTION: To accept the evaluation and rate Chris Todis as exceeding expectations.
Dumdi MOVED, Sorenson SECONDED. VOTE: 5-0.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Approval of Minutes: October 29, 1997, 9:00 a.m.
b. ORDER 98-1-7-1H/In the Matter of Accepting a Bid and Awarding a Contract for
Installation of Residential Single-Ply PVC Roofing Systems, Weatherization of Homes
Project, 98-R-0011. (Craig Satein)
c. ORDER 98-1-7-2H/In the Matter of Approving Revision No. 1 to the Operating
Budget and the Revised Calculation of Performance Funding System Operating Subsidy for the
Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1998. (Larry Abel)
d. ORDER 98-1-7-3H/In the Matter of Delegating Authority to the Executive Director
to Enter Into a Professional Services Contract with Manley Administrative Services to
Administer a Flexible Spending Account Section 125 Cafeteria Plan as Recommended by the
Joint Labor/Management Benefits Review Committee. (Larry Abel)
MOTION: Approval of the Consent Calendar.
Weeldreyer MOVED, Dumdi SECONDED. VOTE: 5-0.
There being no further business, this meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Jerry Pierce, Recording Secretary
