Meeting adjourned at 12:06 pm. This concludes the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department General Orders Board meeting. The next meeting is March 17. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
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The end time for an upcoming training day was updated or clarified. Prior notice was said to have advertised a training day of March 11 from noon to 12pm, but the correct times are noon to 2 p.m.
In new business, the board passed preliminary order 4.19 VIN Inspections. The updated order allows for inspection fees to be paid by for-profit entities.
The board also passed general order 9.4 Property and Evidence Control. The updated order contains corrections and clarifications to the order as discussed at a prior meeting.
In old business, the board passed preliminary order 9.17 Language Access Services Program. The updated draft is said to include new text on document translations and recording language.
Terry also spoke to her genuine interest in the community, noting her background as a longtime Indianapolis resident whose first job was at a Dairy Queen on the eastside.
Terry thanked board members for their service and noted how important the work is being done by the board.
Chief Tanya Terry and Asst. Chief Michael Wolley address the board.
Chief Tanya Terry and Asst. Chief Michael Wolley address the board prior to scheduled agenda items.
The meeting was called to order at 11:37 a.m.
Today's meeting is being held in Room 102 of the IMPD Training Academy, 901 N. Post Rd.
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Meeting adjourned at 2:58 pm. This concludes the Indianapolis Housing Agency Board of Commissioners meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026. For more meeting coverage, check out documenters.org
Bean said IHA offices close noon on Dec. 23 and are closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, but open Dec. 26.
Tabitha Smith is now handling both property management and maintenance operations, Bean said.
A year-end team meeting will occur Dec. 19, Bean said, to highlight recent successes and to recognize employees.
The Lilly Foundation has contributed $16,000 to IHA to help residents, Bean said, and a planning group is working to determine how it can best benefit residents.
Bean has begun her CEO's Report by saying she is encouraged by the high level of support received by HUD. Specifically she mentioned HUD funding of subject-matter experts assisting local personnel as well as HUD personnel that show up locally to help.
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Wize asked if any written comments were submitted; Bean indicated none.
Bean presented an annual plan that Bean said was needed to meet HUD requirements. Bean explained that the Oct. 18 deadline has passed, but due to it falling on a weekend and due to the government shutdown, it was not possible to submit on time. Nevertheless it was still required to be submitted.
The board has approved the budget.
Ishanti Perera, Acting/Interim CFO, explains details of the budget process to the board.
Ishanti Perera, Acting/Interim CFO was asked to explain details of the process.
Consultants at the far end of the meeting room stand individually and introduce themselves to the board.
Wize recognized a group of consultants who helped create the budget. About five stood individually and introduced themselves to the board.
Wize commented that upon joining IHA and asking for prior year budgets, much work was yet to be done. Wize congratulated Bean and others who worked to create the current presented budget. "Our budget is not perfect, but it accurately reflects where we are and where we want to go," Wize said.
The IHA annual operating budget was presented by Bean in a document packet shared with Wize and read out loud by Bean.
Similarly Bean asked for ratification of contracted work for snow removal at IHA priorities, which was approved.
Bean also asked for ratification of contracted work to service elevators and a dumbwaiter. Bean explained the contacted work was less than the amount requiring board approval, but said it was good practice to get board approval. The work was approved.
The first new business included approval of procedures for housing vouchers.
