MT. VERNON — Rose Lane residents who had their porch items removed by the Mt. Vernon Housing Authority in March will be getting their belongings back.

The Housing Authority Board voted Tuesday night to return all property to residents and allow them to keep items on their porch, as long as they do not create any hazards.

Board Chairman Joe Wilks says while the board did not agree with the original decision made by Housing Authority Director Gloria Williams, they do not think she made the decision with malicious intent.

In additional Housing Authority business, Wilks says there are two open spots on the board. Wilks says he expects appointments to those positions from Mt. Vernon mayor John Lewis soon.