HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 05/22/2003FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
May 22, 2003
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guest
Patrick Brady None Julie Brewen Martha Lemert
Chip Steiner James Martell
Kimberly Stenberg
Thomas Honn
Mike Sollenberger
Marty Tharp
Sharianne Daily
Mary Greeley
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at
7:35 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input. Martha Lemert attended on behalf of the Fort Collins Housing Corporation
Board.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the April 24, 2003 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
Authority. A motion was made by Commissioner Sollenberger to approve the minutes of the May 22,
2003 regular meeting. This motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
HANF:
Ms. Brewen gave the Board an update on the Housing Assistance to Needy Families proposal currently
before congress. Commissioner Tharp stated that she would take the issue to the Colorado Municipal
League and Ms. Brewen will follow up with CML.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Agency Work Plan:
The Board reviewed the FCHA annual work plan that was prepared by staff at their retreat in March.
Commissioner Steiner suggested that the language be changed such that the Authority focus on building
networks, coalitions, or linkages rather than "rapport" with other agencies.
Audit Committee:
Ms. Brewen told the Board that the auditing firm Bondi & Company has suggested that an audit
committee be formed. A newsletter from Bondi was presented in the Board packets outlining the
functions and responsibilities of an audit committee. An RFP will be advertised. Commissioners
Sollenberger and Tharp agreed to participate in the audit committee with staff in order to review the audit
proposals and select the firm for the next three years.
Development Costs:
Commissioner Sollenberger presented an issue for discussion regarding the Housing Authority's role in
regard to current and future development cost issues facing the City of Fort Collins. After some
discussion, the Board decided to add an item for legislative issues to each month's agenda. The Board
will make a determination regarding the extent of its involvement in current issues on a case by case
basis. Commissioner Sollenberger made a suggestion to Commissioner Tharp that the City consider
issues related to development costs all at one time rather than throughout the year so that the cumulative
affect of these costs in relation to affordability is more apparent.
Affordable Home Sales: The Board discussed tracking home sales by Area Median Income target.
Commissioner Daily prepares some of this information for the City Advance Planning department and
believes she will be able to give staff these numbers for FCHA to track.
VI. REVIEW OF MONTLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report and staff answered all questions.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Brady adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 8:45 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on June 26, 2003.
Approved this 26`h day of June 2003.
Patrick Brady, Chairperson
Fort Collins Housing Authority
Julie Brewen, Executive Director / Secretary
Fort Collins Housing Authority
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