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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 06/01/1987TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJ: New Phone Number: 221-5454 I Ft. Collins Housing Authority Board of Commissioners David M. Herrera, Executive Director July 8, 1987 June Regular Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Housing Authority was called to order at 4: 10 p. M. Commissioners Present 8111 west David Frick Bob Nolin Mike Perry Peggy Rolfes Others Present Staff Present David Herrera Tracy Pitts Ruth Campos Peggy Rolfes was introduced as a new alternate member It was decided to suspend approving minutes until the next meeting. Mr. Michael Perry was given a plaque in recognition of his years of service on the Housing Authority Board. His term expired on July 1, 1987. I. Financial Status Report a) There were two financial audit findings for 1986. One was caused by erroneous instructions from HUD. The second finding was that there is no inventory set up for capitol assets such as land, structures and equipment. Staff is currently in the process of setting up the capitol asset inventory, b) HUD residual receipts — HUD reviewed the financial statements that show the Housing Authority has a $9,000 surplus in the operating budget. HUD Is claiming that the Housing Authority owes this amount from 1983. Staff will be responding to their request. HOUSING AUTHORITY Page two (2) June Minutes c. Amendment to CLAP ACC: New Phone Number: 221.5484 The 1983 CIAP was completed in 1984 with less than a dollar variance in the approved budget and expenditures. No action was taken at this time to close out. Staff reported that the bureaucrats of HUD have killed the "release from HUD There are two options in pursuing the release from HUD, 1) talk with congressional delegates, and 2) go to county to claim equitable interest in litigation then the General Counsel would have to settle in court. d. Land, Structures, and Equipment: As stated in item a., staff is in the process of developing the inventory for land, structures, and equipment. e. Taxes and Fees: The Housing Authority by state statute is exempt from taxes and fees. Since the district court ruled that it is unconstitutional for everyone to be charged a transportation utility fee, we should be seeing a refund. The City has vacated the alleyway on Cherry Street. There is still some ongoing discussion as to the width of the lot size. Currently it is 50 feet and the ordinance states It needs to be 60 feet, The Housing Authority needs to put in a water main in order to service the in -fill project. II. Management Reports: a) Personnel - The receptionist has been out sick for two weeks with a bronchial related illness, the bookkeeper has been out for two weeks, and working, half days with mononucleosis, and the Assistant Director will be out shortly on maternity leave. Staff is looking at creating a new position entitled Housing Inspector. There are currently 235 Section 8 certificates and vouchers, 196 public housing units that all need move -in, move - out, annual and special inspections. Staff will rewrite the budget and present it at the next meeting. #Ye zrkxu Colorado 80521 221.6820 HOUSING AUTHORITY New Phone Number: 2214464 Page three (3) June Minutes Maintenance: Staff has hired someone to clean 252 Linden St, the Office, 2155 W. Plum and 308 E. Oak. CIAP The 1986 CIAP funds were spent In the wrong areas, therefore the funds will have to be refunded. It appears that $17,000 will have to be refunded to HUD. Staff will have a full accountability at the next meeting. 111. Development Report: a) Robinson Piersal—Plaza — A schedule of documents will be sent to the board members. There are some changes in the agreements. These will be outlined in the documents that will be sent to the board members. The commissioners expressed their interest in having Commissioner Perry's counsel on Robinson Piersal Plaza after his term expires. b) Mountain Ave. Trailer Park — Don Olson, an interested party, has offered to sell the project at $26,000 a unit. The idea died from lack of a motion. Peggy Rolfes went on record to state that she has a conflict of interest In the project since she is a neighbor. There was much discussion as to what to do with the park. After discussion, the following motion was made: To direct the Executive Director to commence negotiations, after a title search on the property, on the trust note of no more than $160,000 within 60 days with a promissory obligation. The Executive Director then will commence negotiations with City staff and City Council to solicit views of the City participation and potential development and rehabilitation and renovation of the site. Motion: Mike Perry Second: David Frick Approved: Unanimously • �., �"nx39rtt tea 000 HOUSING ALffpMgyf o u r ( 4 June minutes d a ,YxeLGd.,1 s!x.%3:�fi 3Y $'N xpyP ut L rt ik f'#4Ad $�}sxxS�' S<x.x ap s��x.x sn # d&L... ntain, Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521 New Phone Number: 221.5484 c) 252 Linden St. - This project is completed and is 60% occupied. There have not been referrals from transitional housing as previously expected. d) 320 Cherry St. - Demolition has begun on this project. Staff is using rental rehab funds to rehabilitate. e) 813 Cherry St.- As stated under "taxes & fees" the alleyway has been vacated and there are still ongoing discussions with the City with regard to the size of the lot. f) Meidrum Complex - This will be an 8-unit home ownership program. The plans are being drawn. It is proposed to be a cooperative with the Housing Authority owning shares and selling the shares to the owners. g) CDBG Grant - The Housing Authority was awarded $185,000 for land acquisition of foreclosures. IV. Miscellaneous: a) The Housing Authority Board needs to appoint a Ft. Collins Housing Corporation Board member. It was suggested someone with planning background. b) The Executive Director has been elected as President of the Colorado NAHRO (National Associatlion of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) for a two year period. Old Business: None New Business: Commissioner Frick asked how we informed waiting list tenants where they are on the waiting list. Staff informed him that we look to see if everything is current, but cannot tell them what number they are or how long it will take. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7: 10 p. m.