HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 09/23/2004FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Colorado
September 23, 2004
Commissioners Present
Robert Steiner
Patrick Brady
Mike Sollenberger
Mary Davis
Steve Fortier
Marty Tharp
Mary Greeley
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioners Absent
Tom Honn
Sharianne Daily
Staff Present
James Martell
Julie Brewen
Carol Duhaime
Guests
Martha Lemert
Chairperson Chip Steiner called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at
7:44 a.m.
11. CITIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the August 26, 2004 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
Authority. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tharp to approve the
minutes of the August 26, 2004 meeting. This motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
FCHC — IRS Tax-exempt Financing Issues:
Ms. Brewen updated the Board on the status of IRS form 8038G submittal and reviewed her conversation
with FCHA's bond attorneys. The board asked staff to research the status of the seller -financed
properties. After some discussion Commissioner Davis made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Tharp to delay making a decision on this matter until Ms. Brewen confers with bond counsel about
contacting sellers involved to see how they have been handling their tax filings. This motion was passed
unanimously.
Procurement of General Legal Services:
Ms. Brewen stated FCHA staff placed an advertisement in both the legal and in the employment sections
of the Coloradoan and at this time FCHA has received only one proposal. The dead line for proposals is
September 30, 2004.
Procurement of Banking:
Ms. Brewen informed the Board that staff is requesting informal proposals for general banking services
from local banks. Staff would like to receive four proposals and hopes to finish the process in October.
V. NEW BUSINESS
2005 HUD Agency Plan Submission:
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Resolution No. 04-07 Agency Plan Submission. Commissioner
Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brady to allow the Chairperson to execute the
appropriate HUD submittal documents. The motion was passed unanimously.
Performance Funding System (PFS) Subsidy Submission:
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Resolution No. 04-08 Performance Funding System (PFS).
Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fortier to approve Resolution No. 04-
08, Performance Funding System Certification. The motion was passed unanimously.
Caribou Apartments Development Partnership Annlication:
FCHA staff received an application for housing authority assistance from developer Marc Hendricks for
his Caribou Apartments project. A subcommittee was formed consisting of commissioners' Steiner,
Sollenberger, Fortier, Tharp, Daily, and Ms Brewen, Mr. Tuchscherer and Mr. Fulharty. The
subcommittee met on September 20a' and will meet again on September 30. These meetings were
posted on the Public Notice Board.
Ms. Brewen summarized the September 20`s meeting for the Board and after some discussion the
Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Fortier for the subcommittee to
continue meeting and negotiate with Marc Hendricks. The motion was passed unanimously.
Commissioner Brady commented that he would prefer looking at the affordability targets vs. the period of
affordability and would also favor and an equity position at the end of the period of affordability.
Commissioner Sollenberger commented that he would like the development partnership application
revised to more easily see the applicant's project in relation to the Board's preference criteria outline.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
City of Fort Collins Rental Licensing
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with a draft letter of recommendation regarding rental licensing to
submit to Fort Collins City Council. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Brady to submit this letter. The motion was passed unanimously.
North College Urban Renewal Plan: Ms. Brewen briefly discussed the North College Urban Renewal
Plan in relation to the Housing Services Day Center. She explained that the North College Business
Association has expressed concerns about the Day Center site and is proposing a zoning change to
exclude such a facility. Ms. Brewen will invite speakers on behalf of the Day Center to come to the next
board meeting.
VII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report. Ms. Brewen reminded board members about the
current recruitment for the board position being vacated by Commissioner Steiner.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Steiner adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at
9:0 .m/. Approved this 28a' day of October 2004.
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R bert Ste' er, Chairperson
Fort-Eollins Housing Authority
Julie B wen, Execut e Dire 6tor eSecretary
Fort Col ns Housing Authority