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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 05/07/1980DATE: TO: FROM: RE: I. II. • • MEMORANDUM May 30, 1980 Fort Collins Housing Authority John D. McGraw, Executive Director Minutes of the May 7, 1980 Regular Meeting Call to Order. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Charlie Muenzberg at 7:05 PM in the Cmminity Roan at 1715 W. Mountain Avenue. F91nemrdnrw Members Present: Ken Franzen Ray Hale Mary Klopfenstein Charlie Maenzberg Doug Parker Staff Present: John D. McGraw, Executive Director Wayne P. Taylor, Assistant for Housing Managemen+ Joni Hannigan, Secretary III. Consider approval of the April 7, 1980 Regular Meeting Minutes. Ray H. moved approval of the minutes. miry K. seconded, and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. IV. of Resolution 92 approvi.ncr a contract for Beth Myers, Transitional Housing Board member, was present to answer questions on behalf of the program. The proposed lease agreement was included in the agenda for reference. Beth explained that the Transitional Housing Program is basically for low incm,e people in need of emergency shelter, i.e., fire victims, or a family just coming to town with no money and nobody to turn to. Other goal areas of the Transitional Housing Board, an offshoot of the Inter- faith Concerns Committee, are assistance in locating employment and permanent housing. After the three week limit in the Transitional Home, the sponsor agency should take action in helping the family. The wording of the proposed contract was discussed with the following changes made: under the subheading "Rent", the item reading "-No rent shall be charged in excess of what is paid to the Lessor"should be stricken; and the last item under "Management" should read "Lessor shall perform all routine maintenance and repairs." Ray H. moved adoption of the Resolution with those provisions in wording. Doug P. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. i -2- i V. Consider It was noted that th must approve it also Resolution 93 of 318 N. Loomis was only for the Hoard's approval, and that HUD The trade price of 318 N. Loomis is $26,900. Ray H. moved adoption of the Resolution. Doug P. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. VI. Consider adoption of Resolution 94 approving request for the balance of the 41-5 conventional project preliminary loan. John explained that S4400 has been received and spent for preliminary services. The $6600 up to the $11,000 maximum is now needed for additional preliminary costs. If project 41-5 never materializes, the loan would stay on HUD's books as receivable from Fort Collins Housing Authority, but only from excess revenues not assigned to any other HUD project. Ken F. moved adoption of the Resolution. Doug P. seconded, and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. VII. Consider adoption of 95 rescinding Part I of the Annual John reconnended that the Hoard delay adoption of this Resolution awaiting possible acquisition of CDBG money, which could reduce the interest 7%. With an approval of this resolution, the ACC would be returned to HUD resulting in the elimination of 38 units for moderate rehab. Ray H. moved adoption of the Resolution. Mary K. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., and Charlie M. Abstain: Doug P. Nays: None. VIII. Consider action re: Mawson Lumber and Hardware claim. The Hoard felt that Mawson's claim should be against the subcontractor, not the Housing Authority. Wayne mentioned that the shingles Mawson's say were sold for the Housing Authority could not have all been used on Housing Authority damaged units and were probably used on the contractor's other jobs as well. It was also noted that the subcontractor responsible for the transaction has left the state and reportedly is in Texas. It was suggested that staff contact the owner directly and advise him of the Housing Authority's feeling. Mary K. moved the Board take no further action. Doug P. seconded, and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. IX. Executive Director's Report 41-1 - Management and Stats reports were received. 41-2 - Problems with the Kelgar Park site are holding the project up. Access to the sewer line from either the west or east have met obstacles. The lines to the west are at capacity, and, due to a vacated alley, favorable response from one to three neighbors 0 � Y.1 -3- will be needed to gain access to the east. Possible alternatives were also discussed. 41-3 - Discussion included an attached schedule for project completion. 41-4 - Continued discussion on scheduled completion. 41-5 - ZVFY contract problems seem to be on the way to being resolved. Buckingham 4-plex: biscussion included the possibility of approaching the State Division of Housing for grants, contingent upon inability to get tax exenPtion status. other Business. Consider carried with the following vote: M., and Doug P. Nays: None. of 1320 >lution. Ray H. seconded and the motion Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie other business included discussion of the waiver of the Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract conflict of interest provision regarding a rental unit awned by City Councilman Bert Cross. The Authority does not consider Section 8 assistance to the family renting the unit as a violation of the public interest. The Board unanimously approved waiving the conflict of interest provision and sending the letter. The Chairman signed the letter to be sent the following day. The Board also agreed to pursue obtaining the units on Kirkwood, and that no attempt should be made to pursue fee reductions via non-use of the pool and tennis courts. Mary K. moved to approve wood siding as an alternate to brick on 41-2 if necessary to stay within budget and to approve the letter from ZVFK to Betty Tunnell regarding the alternate. Ray H. seconded, and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: None. Adjournment. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM. Approved Chairman Date