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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 01/21/2021Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners Meeting January 21, 2021 Attendees Commissioners: Cathy Mathis, Hep Wilkins, Jennifer Wagner, Ann Green, Emily Gorgol, David Bye Staff: Julie Brewen, Michele Christensen, Kristin Fritz, Duane Hopkins, Traci McGraw, Justin Corey, Brian Heckart, Carly Johannson, Josh Suppes, Carri Ratazzi, Kim Iwanski , Sam Seitz, Jeanna Nixon, Daniel Covey Legal Counsel: Jim Martell Guest: Lindsay Ex Call to Order Vice-Chairperson Mathis called the meeting to order at 7:31 a.m. Approval of Minutes from December 17, 2020 Commissioner Bye noted a correction to the minutes regarding two resolution numbers. Commissioner Bye made a motion to approve the Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners meeting minutes from December 17, 2020, with the corrections. Commissioner Wilkins seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Action Items Firearms Policy Chief Executive Officer Julie Brewen explained the purpose of this policy is to provide consistency and guidance. The policy will drive the language in the property leases, resident handbooks and standard operating procedures. Legal Counsel Jim Martell further explained the format for this policy came from case law and the Housing Development Law Institute. Commissioner Bye noted two changes in policy language, which Mr. Martell will modify. Commissioner Bye made a motion to remove a sentence in Section III, paragraph D, “However, the failure to post a sign in a Sensitive Area shall not render this Policy inapplicable as to that Sensitive Area.” No board members seconded his motion. Commissioner Gorgol made a motion to approve the policy with the two amendments noted earlier: 1) Insert the word “not” in paragraph 1C; and 2) Remove section 7 from 2c. Commissioner Green seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously as amended. Election of Officers Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to nominate Commissioner Mathis as Chairperson, Commissioner Wagner as Vice-Chairperson, and Ms. Brewen as Secretary. Commissioner Green seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Standard of Conflict Policy Mr. Martell also presented a new Conflict of Interest policy. Mr. Martell also presented a revised Conflict of Interest Statement form, which will make it easier for board members to document any conflict or interest or perceived conflict of interest. Commissioner Wagner made a motion to approve the Standard of Conflict policy and form. Commissioner Gorgol seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Commissioners were asked to complete the Conflict of Interest Statement and return to Kim Iwanski. Department Resilience in 2020 and Vision for 2021 Directors and/or managers from each Housing Catalyst department provided a summary of their department’s achievements in 2020 and their main priorities for 2021. Other CFO Resignation Ms. Brewen announced that Chief Financial Officer Duane Hopkins has a new career opportunity and will be leaving the organization in February. Chairperson Mathis and Commissioner Bye commended Mr. Hopkins on his work at Housing Catalyst and congratulated him on his new position. Mr. Martell noted that Mr. Hopkin’s work has elevated Housing Catalyst’s development with LIHTC financing. Staff Appreciation to the Board Director of Asset Management and Property Operations Justin Corey spoke on behalf of the leadership team, thanking the Board for the NoCo Nosh gift cards sent out earlier this month to all Housing Catalyst staff. Legislative Issues and Updates Colorado: Ms. Brewen said staff and industry groups are watching eviction moratorium legislation and rent assistance fund distribution. National: Mr. Hopkins noted that one of the executive orders signed yesterday was the extension of the CDC’s eviction moratorium. The stimulus package being proposed has significant funding that will impact our industry and residents. Fort Collins: Commissioner Gorgol provided an update on City Council matters. At the upcoming work session, City Council will review the Housing Strategic Plan. The City is engaging in a partnership with a down payment assistance program. In 2021, the City will begin to update the land use code, with a focus on housing. The Montava developer is coming forward to propose an alternative water use for that development in an effort to creatively address its water challenges. Adjournment Chairperson Mathis adjourned the meeting at 8:51 a.m.