HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 03/27/2003FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
Commissioners Present
Chip Steiner
Kimberly Stenberg
Thomas Honn
Sharianne Daily
Patrick Brady
Marty Tharp
Mary Greeley
March 27, 2003
Commissioners Absent
Mike Sollenberger
Staff Present
Julie Brewen
Carol Duhiame
Alan Fluharty
John Tuchscherer
Guest
Margarette Michaux
James Martell
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at
7:38 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the February 20, 2003 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
Authority. Commissioner Steiner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tharp to approve these
minutes with corrections. The motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Project Evaluation Criteria: Ms. Brewen presented the Project Consideration Criteria to the Board.
Commissioner Honn suggested that it be printed up like a piece of marketing material. Mr. Martell stated
that if it were crafted this way that it would be construed as a marketing piece rather than an absolute set
of criteria. Ms. Brewen will follow up.
V. NEW BUSINESS
File Clerk:
Ms. Brewen presented the board with a request for to hire a permanent file clerk for the Housing
Programs Department. This position would be funded with the administrative fees received from the 65
Mainstream vouchers awarded to FCHA last year. Commissioner Stenberg made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Tharp to approve the request to hire the addition of one FTE at the new pay grade 1. The
Board would like to see a summary of the coordinator's caseload for the Housing Programs Department.
2003 Storm:
Ms. Brewen gave an update to the Board on the cost of snow removal and clean up for the Snowstorm,
stating the cost so far is $12,000 and looking at an additional $18,000. Ms. Brewen stated the City may
help with tree cleanup and will add FCHA to their request for FEMA reimbursement.
Possible Grant Application:
Ms. Brewen informed the Board of a possible submission of a grant which would add project based
subsidy to the 15 units at Linden Street Single Room Occupancy (SRO) program for 5 years. This is the
only SRO without subsidy and no mental health component. FCHA would like to see both of these at the
site.
HousingLease:
ease:
Ms. Brewen asked the Board to give blanket authorization to FCHA staff to make changes to the rental
lease needed and recommended by Mr. Martell. Commissioner Honn made a motion, seconded by
Commissioner Steiner to give blanket authorization to FCHA staff to make changes to the rental lease
needed and recommended by Mr. Martell
VI. REVIEW OF MONTLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report and staff answered all questions. The Board would like
to see other non-profit rental housing agencies added to the Occupancy Rate Chart.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Brady adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 9:15 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on April 24, 2003.
Approved this 24`h day of April 2003.
Patrick Brady, Chairperson
Fort Collins Housing Authority
Julie Brewen, Executive Director / Secretary
Fort Collins Housing Authority
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