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Human Services & Housing Funding Board
REGULAR MEETING
February 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Remote/ZOOM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
• At 5:32 PM the meeting was called to order by Josh Johnson.
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present
o Josh Johnson, Chair
o Olga Duvall, Vice Chair
o Pat Hastings (joined late at 5:37 PM)
o Erma Woodfin
o Mike Kulisheck
o Christine Koepnick
o Mike Nielsen
o Michaela Ruppert
• Staff Members Present
o Adam Molzer, Staff Liaison, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Tamra Leavenworth, Social Sustainability – City of Fort Collins
o Ingrid Decker, City Attorney’s Office – City of Fort Collins
For further information, details and insight, and audio recording, resources are available by contacting the
HSHF-Board staff liaison.
3. AGENDA REVIEW
Josh Johnson read remote session instructions for the Human Services & Housing Funding Board and public
attendees. Adam Molzer reviewed agenda. The Board accepted the agenda without modification.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting
Olga Duvall moved to approve the January 11, 2023 meeting minutes as presented. Erma Woodfin
seconded approval. Approved 8-0.
5. LEARNING SERIES PRESENTATION
Conflict Of Interest Policy – Ingrid Decker, Senior Assistant City Attorney
• Ingrid Decker provided an overview of the City Attorney’s staff structure, City Charter, and City
Code (available on the City Clerks’ website), and the Fort Collins’ Conflict of Interest Policy.
• The Charter describes how the City Council may establish Boards and Commissions and limits what
Council and Boards can do.
• The City Regulations Manual should be the first reference should there be questions about how
boards and its members should conduct business.
• Conflicts of Interest is a legal issue that comes up frequently. There are two kinds of interests to
watch for – financial interest and personal interest. Ingrid provided examples.
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• If you or a relative has a conflict of interest, you cannot vote on an issue; attempt to influence; or
otherwise participate in that decision in any manner.
• A conflict of interest must be disclosed. A copy of the disclosure form is available in the Boards and
Commissions Manual of the City Clerk’s office.
• If you think you have a conflict, review the Charter and Code language (available online) and if you
are unsure, talk through it with the Staff Liaison (Adam Molzer) or Ingrid Decker. If you decide there
is a conflict, file a disclosure statement with the City Clerk’s Office.
• Do not communicate with or try to influence the Board in any way on the item or issue for which
you have a conflict.
• Erma Woodfin asked if her hosting a table at a recent United Way event would pose as a conflict of
interest. Ingrid responded no.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Competitive Process Update
• Adam Molzer explained that 6 potential housing projects and 44 potential human service projects
submitted their Intent to Apply applications.
• February 13 at midnight is the deadline to submit full applications.
• Adam informed the board that he hosted two technical assistance sessions last week where he went
over the funding process, scorecard and application with potential Human Services applicants.
• The Board can start reviewing applications in ZoomGrants on March 3.
b. 2023 Officer Nominations
Erma Woodfin moved to nominate Josh Johnson as Chair for 2023. Pat Hastings seconded nomination.
Josh Johnson moved to nominate Olga Duvall as Vice Chair for 2023. Erma Woodfin seconded nomination.
Approved 8-0.
Board then voted to permit Board Chair to fully participate in the process of making motions (first and
second) during meetings and vote on motions on the floor. This practice will be permitted in perpetuity
and may be changed by future boards. Approved 7-0, with Josh Johnson abstaining.
8. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Olga Duvall shared information about the City Works 101 course and suggested all board members take the
course if they are able. She explained that the course is free and teaches residents more about what various
City departments do.
9. STAFF REPORTS
• The grand opening of Oak 140 will be February 23.
• Adam and Tamra have begun processing invoices for FY2022 Human Services grantees and begun dispersing
reimbursements.
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10. OTHER BUSINESS
Grantee Client Story: Adam Molzer shared a brief impact story submitted by Family Housing Network in a
recent report. Adam also shared photos from the human service agencies that the City funds through the
competitive grant process.
11. NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 5:30 PM | Location: In-Person TBD
13. ADJOURNMENT
Josh Johnson adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM.
Minutes were finalized and approved by the Human Services & Housing Funding Board on March 8, 2023.