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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 02/04/1980MEMORANDUM M DATE: FEBR1-MM 5, 1980 T0: Fort Collins Housing Authority FROM: John D. McCraw, Executive Director RE: Minutes of the February 4, 1980 Regular Meeting I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 by Charlie Muenzberg, Chairperson, in the Conference Room at 1715 West Mountain Avenue. II. Roll Call. Members Present: Ken Franzen Charlie Muenzberg Doug Parker Ray Hale Mary Klopfenstein Staff Present: John D. McCraw, Executive Director Wayne P. Taylor, Assistant for Housing Mgmt. Colleen Hoffman, Secretary III. Consider approval of the JanuaYy 71 1980 Dbnthly Meeting Minutes. Mary K. moved approval of the minutes. Doug seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ray H., Ken F., Doug P., Mary K., Charlie M. Nays: none. IV. Consider amroval of #82 Authorization for the City Revenue Officer to iiive5c ncJF.Uly rkuuwriLy Tunas. Discussion involved the benefits of such an Authorization. Gwyn Strand, City Revenue Officer, has access to combining funds that would lead to higher yield on investments. Ken F. moved approval of the Resolution. Mary K. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ray H., Ken F., Doug P., Mary K., Charlie M. Nays: none. V. Consider Approval of Resolution #83 41-4 Development Program. John presented information on the acquisition of options on all project properties. The Preliminary Site Report still needs to be submitted. Charlie asked about the fact that so many construction projects are going on, is it too rent'? John believes not. Doug suggested that staff provide the Board with a recap of the options. Mary would like a map showing all the sites. Charlie thought a recap of the Rehab Pro- gram in narrative form might be useful. John explained that the lack of information might be due to the fact that most of the options happened in the past week. Dur- ing this tine 51 units were put together. Doug asked about having slides of the units such as in before and after conditions. Ray thought a developmental booklet of events would be a good P.R. tool. Mary suggested that her 16 year old son might be interested in taking pictures of the units for his cost since he is interested in Architectural photography. Ray H. moved approval of the Resolution. Doug P. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Ken F., Doug P., Ray H., Charlie M., Mary K. • Minutes of February 4, 1980 Regular Meeting Page Two VI. Executive Director's Report. 41-1 - Management and Stats Reports were discussed. 41-2 - John mentioned that the Development Program had already been approved by the Board. A meeting has been set for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, 1980 at Charlie M.'s office, 400 Remington, to hear the concerns of Neighbors of the Kelger Park site. George Haas and 2 representatives of the Neighborhood will attend the meeting along with Housing Authority Board and Staff as well as ZVFK representation. The neighbors have talked about asking for down zoning. Charlie asked about drawings for the build- ings, is the Architect preparing more in-depth presentation of what is to be built? Charlie therefore requested that a meeting be held on Wednesday, February 6, 1980 at 4:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority office in order to go over with the Architect the work that has been done up until now. This meeting will better prepare the Board for the meeting the following morning. 41-3 and 4 - 51 options are in process. John is leaving two spaces open in case of budget overrun. John will do map and narrative of the units for the next meeting. 41-5 - John mentioned that there is a risk to the Architect in that he is proceeding with drawings without the site being acquired. If we lose the site, the Architect may be out his time and money. Doug asked if payment could not be made to the Architect since we are asking professional people for their services. Can HUD be pressured to move more quickly on the appraisal? Ray suggested sending a letter with Charlie's signature to HUD showing dead- lines and asking for quicker service. Other suggestions included seeking a local FHA approved appraiser and not waiting for HUD to send someone. Mike Keif was suggested. Doug still expressed concern over having to pay an architect if the site doesn't get approval, what exactly are the contractual obligations of the Housing Authority? John expressed the fact that the architect is well aware of the situation he is in. 4-Plex - A letter from Wagenlander was distributed. The Tax exalt status was discussed. Home Federal approved a loan for higher than requested in case more money is needed. Home Federal wants proof that Section 8 will be available. The Corporation Papers have been filed with Konkle, Keiffer, and Wood as Board. Sec. 8 Mod Rehab - has been lunged in with Section 8. The proceedure is to find owners eligible for Sec. 8, help them get a loan for nod rehab, and then the Housing Authority guarantees Tenants and subsidy. The main thing is that a 15 year contract must be signed. 41-1 Audit results were passed out. Several discrepancies and mistakes were found in the report and pointed out to the Board: Security deposit, utility costs, and high income tenants were mentioned by HUD but do not have a factual basis. Vandalism of one of the units was discussed as a result of looking over the Housing Counselor's reports. Minutes of February 4, 1980 Regular Meeting Page Three VII. Other Business. Charlie asked about paying contractors and sub -contractors during the upcoming construction projects. John described that only the General Contractor is paid after he submits a schedule form 51001 showing various costs. Discussion about using Section 8 at DMA and Oakbrooks - Charlie mentioned his thoughts about buying the DM% & Vine and Shields. John mentioned that it was not too feasible since the purchase would not create additional housing opportunities. One alternative could be Substantial Sec. 8 Rehab. Maintenance during snow storms on 41-3 houses was discussed. VIII. Adjournment. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.