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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 05/13/1975T H E C I T Y O F N 0 R T C 0 L L I N S MEMORANDUM DATE: May 14, 1975 TO: The Fort Collins Housing Authority FROM: John D. McGraw, Executive Director SUBJECT: Minutes of the May 13, 1975 Special Meeting I. The meeting was called to order by Chairman harry Troxell at 4:00 p.m. at the Housing Authority Office at 220 N. Meldrum. Il. Present Were: Members: Staff: Harry Troxell John McGraw, Executive Director Nancy McComb Susan Andrews, Assistant Secretary Irvine Wilson Rosita Bachmann, Human Rights Officer Pete Sanchez Miles Lantz, Consulting Architects Al Kruchten Jack Whalen, Miles Lantz Architects Hugh Walters, Architects Representative Others: Howard DeLozier, President, DeLozier Construction Company Bob Whittman, Representative from Valley Block III. The Fort Collins Housing Authority went over the minutes of the April 8, 10, and 28 meetings. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or changes to be made. Irvine Wilson moved that the minutes of the meetings be approved. Nancy McComb seconded the motion and it was carried unani- mously. Al Kruchten raised the question about the date being on the second page of the waiver of the special meetings. John McGraw stated that in the future the date would be put on the second page. IV. Architects Representative: Hugh Walters' resume was distributed among the Housing Authority members to examine. Harry Troxell said that he had a few persons in mind for the job but he felt that they were either riot qualified or not interested. The Housing Authority discussed the Clerk of the Works. Al Kruchten stated that Hugh Walters was more or less an inspector for the Architect. The Authority and Miles Lantz agreed. The budget for the Architects Representative was said to be $12,000. Miles Lantz stated that he would see that the Clerk of the Works' salary would stay under the aforementioned $12,000 if Hugh Walters was hired. Page 2 • The Fort Collins Housing hority 40 -May 14, 1975 All members of the Housing Authority approved Hugh Walters for the posi- tion of Architects Representative. V. Financial Report: John McGraw mentioned to the Housing Authority that he had received notice of the deposit of $329.137 from Hud to the Housing Authority account. He also mentioned that he had received several bills. Checks were made to the appropriate businesses and were executed by Harry Troxell and John McGraw. A check was made out to DeLozier Construction Company and Oakwood Corporation, a Joint Venture, in the amount of $120,959. Checks were made to Miles Lantz Architect. One in the amount of $5,000 and the second in the amount of $34,400. John McGraw brought up the subject of an expenditure of $100 to the Larimer County Canal No. 2 to the Housing Authority. The $100 was required for the Larimer County Canal No. 2 sewer easement right-of-way. Al Kruchten moved approval of the expenditure. Irvine Wilson seconded and it carried 5-0: A bill from James Stewart and Associates was presented to the Housing Authority for their approval. Miles Lantz suggested that he should pay for items 3 & 5 of the bill and that the Fort Collins Housing Authority should pay for the items 1, 2, & 4. He suggested that another bill from Stewart and Associates was excessive and he would have Jack Whalen negotiate with Stewart. The Authority approved payment of the bill as suggested by general consensus. VI. Other Business: John McGraw suggested some changes in the Community Building because the space was found to be too small to functionally accomodate day care acti- vities within the constraints of local and state codes. He stated that the space could be used for Social Service Porgrams. Plan revisions were submitted to the Authority by Miles Lantz. The revisions suggested the removal of the two southern most bathrooms forming a cul-de-sac office area. The Authority reviewed the recommendations and decided by consensus to direct the removal of the bathrooms as indicated but also to relocate the storage closet next to the utility closet in order to provide additional space and a potential location for a speaker's podium which could be seen from both sides of the community space. The Housing Authority discussed with Miles Lantz and also Bob Whittman the advantages and disadvantages of the concrete brick. Miles Lantz said that the concrete brick has a tendency to repel the moisture of the mortar; the clay brick has a tendency to soak it up. It was also stated that if there is any settling subsequent to construction, the concrete brick tends to crack right up the wall whereas the clay brick tends to crack along the masonry. The Authority approved the contractors recommendation to use clay brick(standard size) for the project. VII. Harry Troxell submitted his letter of resignation. The Authority members and the staff expressed their appreciation for his able service and regret for his resignation. VIII. The Meeting was adjourned by Harry Troxell at 5:45 p.m.