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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 12/12/1977t MEMORANDUM DATE: December 20, 1977 TO: Fort Collins Housing Authority FROM: Alicia L. Schiager, Secretary RE: Minutes of the December 12, 1977 Regular Meeting I. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mary Klopfenstein, Chairperson. II. Roll Call Members Present Pete Sanchez Mary Klopfenstein Charlie Muenzberg Members Absent Ray Hale Ken Franzen Staff Present John D. McGraw, Executive Director Wayne Taylor, Assistant for Hsg. Mgmt. Don Young, Accounting Technician David Lauer, Housing Counselor Alicia Schiager, Administrative Recep. Guests Present John Hoyerf-Boulder Housing Authority Pam Able, Cheyenne Housing Authority Jim Woods, Housing Rehab Director III. Receive Housing Administration Option Information A. John Hoyer, Boulder Housing Authority John Hoyer explained to the Board about the Boulder Housing Authority. He indicated that their Housing Authority owns 350 units and administers Section 8 for 150 Existing units. The Boulder Housing Authority staff works under the City Government and the City of Boulder budgets administrative funds to the Housing Authority for some activities. The Management of their Housing Authority owned units is under a private firm. The cost for private management is about $43.00 per unit month including maintenance and management. John Hoyer indicated that he feels going under a private management firm works very well. He also stated that the Boulder Housing Authority provides the Tenant Services by referal service. The Fort 0 'm Housing Authority Minutes of }tt /ems 12, 1977 Regular Mee g Page Two B. Pam Able, Cheyenne Housing Authority Pam Able explained to the Board but the Cheyenne Housing Authority. She indicated that the Cheyenne Housing Authority began in 1969 with the Section 23 Lease Program. They began with 120 family units and 45 elderly units. The Cheyenne Housing Authority was not under the City and did not receive any funds from the City Government. All of their units are managed by the Housing Authority itself. The cost for Housing Authority management is about $46.50 per unit month including maintenance and management. At the present, the Cheyenne Housing Authority owns 330 units, 198 of which are elderly. Pam stated that they are very strict with their tenants and that they haven't had any real problems. IV. Consider Approval of the November 14Consider Approval of the 14, 1977 Regular Meeting Minutes. V. VI. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of the November 14, 1977 Regular Meeting Minutes. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - none. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of Resolution #52 as presented in the agenda packet. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - none. Charlie Muenzberg moved tabling this item and redrafting the letter for a later meeting date. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - none. VII. Consider Approval of Resolution #53 Approvinq the 1978 VIII. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of Resolution #53 as presented in the agenda packet. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays y none. Questions were raised regarding what is included under Tenant Services. McGraw indicated that up until now only gas mileage reimbursement for Social Workers has been included. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of Resolution #54. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - none. The Fort ins Housing Authority • % Minutes o e December 12, 1977 Pegular Meeting Page Three IX. Consider Approval of Resolution #55 Approving the 1978 Admunistrative Plan. John McGraw reviewed the Administrative Plan as presented in the agenda packet. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of Resolution #55. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary Klopfenstein, Pete Sanchez, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - None. X. Consider Approval of 1978 Contract for Ci Administrative services. It was decided to table this item for a decision. XI. Consider Approval of a Preliminary Loan from 41-1 Managemei XII. XIII. Wayne Taylor indicated that the loan had been held up due to paper work. The money has already been allocated to us. The Housing Authority is just waiting for Denver to get through the Red Tape. Charlie Mtieizberg moved approval to advance 41-1 funds to 41-2 development. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Pete Sanchez, Mary Klopfenstein, Charlie Muenzberg. Nays - none. of the Admission John McGraw told the Board about one situation of a tenant who received a large settlement from Social Security. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval of Resolution #56 with Option 1 on XIII and with a change fran 5 days to 15 days notification. Pete Sanchez seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes Charlie Muenzberg, Pete Sanchez, Mary Klopfenstein. Nays - none. Charlie Muenzberg moved approval Sanchez seconded and the motion vote: Ayes - Charlie Muenzberg, Nays - none. XIv. Consider Approval of An of Resolution #57. Pete carried with the following Pete Sanchez, Mary Klopfenstein. John McGraw reviewed with the Board the memo he sent to City Manager Brunton on -June - 3, 1977, regaraing.the governance and administration of the Housing Authority. Some suggestions were made for agenda items for the joint meeting as follows: Budget information, staff, need for housing in Ft. Collins, density, proposed programs for 1978. The Fort ins Housing Authority Minutes f the December 12, 1977 Regular Ating Page Four XV. Executive Director's Reoort A. Housing Counselor's Report David Lauer reviewed his report as presented in the agenda packet. He also reviewed the information on the need for a group home. Pete Sanchez moved to have two of the 41-2 2-bedroan units designed for the handicapped. Charlie Muenzberg seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Charlie Muenzberg, Pete Sanchez, Mary Klcpfenstein. Nays - none. B. Consider Options for the Financing and Developnent of Low and Moderate Income Housina. Don Young reviewed the information that was distributed in the agenda packet. Extensive discussion followed regarding the different options for financing available. Charlie Muenzberg indicated hesitations in the option of the Ft. Collins Finance Authority bond sales because of the lack of investor assurances and suggested going through the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. It was decided to call a Special Meeting on Thursday, December 22, 1977 at 2:30 p.m. and have some representative guests cone to explain each option more fully for the Board. C. Financial on Don Young reviewed the reports as presented. He also in- dicated that the cost for management and maintenance for 41-1 was $42.00 per unit month. D. Status of Modernization Information was covered in the agenda packet. No action was taken. E. Occupancy Report No action was taken as report was included in the agenda packet. F. Report on Action Toward Collection of Losses Wayne Taylor reviewed � Action Toward Collection of Losses as presented in the agenda packet. G. Tenant Newsletter BoaYrl members acknowledged receipt of the December issue of Tidbits for Tenants. XVI. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.