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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 04/10/1980MEMORANDUM DATE: April 10, 1980 TO: Fort Collins Housing Authority FROM: Charlie Muenzberg, Chairperson RE: Notice and Agenda for the May 5, 1980 Regular fleeting I II III IV Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Charlie Muenzberg, Chairperson, in the Conference Room at 1715 Hest Mountain Avenue. Roll Call. Members Present: Ken Franzen Ray Hale . Mary Klopfenstein Charlie Muenzberg Doug Parker Staff Present: John D. McGraw, Executive Director Wayne P. Taylor, Assistant for Housing Managemei Joni Hannigan, Secretary Consider approval of the March 3, 1980 Regular Meeting minutes. Ken F. moved approval of the minutes. Doug P. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mark K., Charlie M., Doug P., Nays: None revised develo John explained that the high cost of rehabilitating the present units has created the need for a revised development program and budget increase of $ 249,111. The first seven units, at $30,000 per unit to rehab, were too expensive for the present budget to handle. Acquisition of units requiring very limited rehabilitation will help to spread costs throughout the project. Doug P. commented that the bid environment for the near future nay possibly be better due to the state of the ecomony. Discussion included the property disapproved by HUD, Matuka and Crabtree. Matuka was turned down because by-pass is planned to go through that area in the future, and Crabtree because of the fees to be paid for the swimming pool. Doug P. moved approval of the Resolution. Ken F. seconded and the motion was carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: none V. Consider adoption of Resolution #91 approving amendment of the City/Housing Authority Administration program contract. A copy of the amendment and a copy of the Proposed City Contract Costs w/offsetting Revenue were included in the agenda for reference. The requested increase of $12,225 will provide inspection services by the Housing Rehab. specialist and continued Housing Counseling services at the current level. ` John expressed his feeling0hat having Larry Michaud handlohe inspection & other con- struction related services will eliminate many of the problems experienced with Mile4 Lantz & create better communications with the architect. The breakdown of money needed to continue Housing Counseling at the current level was also discussed. One counselor's Neighbor -to -Neighbor support may terminate 6/30/80 and $ 6000 covering i year will be needed. The other counslor's N/N support may run through 9/30/80 and $3000 may be required for her services through the end of 1980. Other discussion included projected expenses such as counseling expenses in 1981 in- flation. Charlie noted that the increase in the budget will actually be covered with projected revenue. There being no discussion, Doug P. moved approval of the Resolution. Ken F. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: none. VI. Executive Director's Report. 41-1 - John told the board that HUD has no funds available for modernization. John & Wayne agreed that the sagging stoops were a priority & that 41-1 reserves should be used to make repairs. Doug wondered if there was a liability problem with the condition of the present stoops to which Wayne replied that there was no immediate problem, but it would get worse. The board agreed that it was a valid reserves expense and John said he will write up a detailed budget for the next meeting. 41-2 - A question was raised as to whether the 3 week period from bid opening to the start of construction was cutting it close. John replied yes, but that way the whole package could be submitted to the bidders rather than separating site improvements & Building construction. 41-3 - The complaint letter from the Beckwith's about the rehab units on Whedbee was discussed. John thinks the H.A. should take an "up -front" approach to Public Housing neighbors, i.e., do P.R. work beforehand rather than hoping no one will find out PH is moving in. Board agreed that a package should be sent to future P.H. neighbors to help them feel more comfortable. 41-4 - The disapproval by HUD of units with a pool association fee was discussed. It was pointed out that it is legal-& not management pressure that was the problem. So, an opinion from HA Legal Council will be sought to address HUD legal concerns. 41-5 - It was noted that the last sentence in item #2 should read "The cost could_ be the same as constructing a new 22 unit building. of to 2 alternatives, Ray 11. felt that adding the newly constructed units would produce a net housing gain for Ft. Collins. After discussion, the Board agreed that the H.A. should get an option on the Sherwood site, but to consider the Oak St. Building as a second choice. Buckingham four-Plex - Discussion centered around Ft. Collins Housing Corp. Board members Jim Keiffer's possible conflicts with his Bank Board. Ray H. moved that the HA Board should approach Pete Sanchez as a possible replacement for Mr Keiffer. Kent F. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., & Doug P. Nays: none Section 8 Moderate Rehab - John reported no change in the status of this project. Ft. Collins Railway Society - The Coard agreed to wait until reciept of a proposal. VII. Other Business. Discussion included the Larimer County Housing Auth4ri;ty and the fact that they VQWjd be interested in the City HA providing services for the county. Chuck Mabry would like John to submit a proposal. VIII. Adjournment. There being no other business, Ray H. moved adjournment at 8:40 p.m. Ken F. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Ray H., Mary K., Charlie M., and Doug P. Nays: none.