HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 02/28/2008Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
Commissioners Present
Pat Brady
Mary Davis
Lisa Poppaw
Matt Robenalt
Ed Stoner
Mike Sollenberger
February 28, 2008
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Commissioners Absent
Stephanie Barratt
Staff Present
Julie Brewen
Carol Gonzalez
John Tuchscherer
Jim Martel
Alan Fluharty
Guests
Ryan Keiffer
Gavin Kaszynski
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Davis called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:33 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the January 24, 2008 regular meeting. Commissioner Brady made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Stoner to approve these minutes as presented. This motion was passed
unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen informed the Board of Commissioner Barratt's formal resignation. The Board commented on
her dedication and is very appreciative of her work during her term.
CDBG Spring 2008 Applications: Ms. Brewen reviewed status of the applications staff is preparing for
Spring CDBG funding. The Board gave her some direction and suggestions on the drafts for the Stanford
Apartments acquisition and the Leisure Drive rehab. Commissioners Davis or Robenalt will represent
Fort Collins Housing Authority and Directors Mathis and Kaszynski will representation along with staff.
V. NEW BUSINESS
2007 Public Housing Assessment System Submission: Ms. Brewen presented Resolution 08-05,
submitting the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) certification to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We have calculated a score of 100% on the Management
Operation Certification. A motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner
Sollenberger that the 2007 Public Housing Assessment System Management Operations Certification be
approved and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The motion was
approved unanimously.
2007 Section 8 Management Assessment Program Submission: Ms. Brewen presented Resolution 08-04,
submitting Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). Mr. Tuchscherer stated we will not do a submission for Larimer County as
we only submit for Larimer County every other year. A motion was made by Commissioner Brady,
seconded by Commissioner Stoner that the 2007 Section 8 Management Assessment Program
Certifications be approved by the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and that the Board
Chairperson and Executive Director be authorized to submit the certification to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. This motion was passed unanimously.
Formation of Village on Stanford LLLP: Ms. Brewen stated the Authority has executed a letter of intent
to purchase the 82-unit Stanford Apartments located at 2613 Stanford Road, Fort Collins which has a
great deal of deferred maintenance and need for substantial renovation. Grant applications are in process
as well as an application for low income housing tax credits. The development committee updated the
board on the project. Ms. Brewen stated that in order to proceed efficiently, legal tax credit counsel has
suggested forming the partnerships in order to put the purchase agreement in the name of Village on
Stanford LLLP. Ms. Brewen presented Resolution 08-06, authorizing the formation of the Village on
Stanford LLLP, the Village on Stanford LLC and Village on Stanford Development LLC. A motion was
made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Sollenberger to approve this resolution. The
motion was unanimously approved.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
John Tuchscherer gave a brief legislative update. Commissioner Brady talked about the Colorado
Housing Investment Fund presentation, and also about another effort for an affordable housing funding
stream at the state level. Commissioner Brady believes the CHIF is a much more viable source.
Commissioner Poppaw and Ms. Brewen attended Senator Salazar's meeting on his Regional Plan. Ms.
Brewen made a comment to the Senator about the need for affordable housing priorities and that it is a
state issue, not just a Denver -metro issue.
VII. LEGAL ISSUES
Mr. Martell and Ms. Brewen briefly reviewed a Section 8 termination hearing recently held. They stated
that fortunately the woman whose assistance was terminated was moved to an assisted living facility. Ms.
Brewen thanked Mr. Martell for his work in keeping this particular case at an administrative rather than
having it escalate to court proceedings.
VIII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the 2007 Year in Review. The Board offered some minor suggestions. Chairperson
Davis will write a cover letter for the document prior to its submission to City Council and posting on the
website. The Board discussed using the report for a press release. Ryan Keiffer gave the board an
overview of his work with staff on annual marketing/outreach and agreed that it would be good to use the
report for a press release.
The Board reviewed the draft of the 2007 year-end financial statements. The Board offered suggestions
for presentation of reserves, asked that the mortgage on the maintenance facility and the Neighbor to
Neighbor loan be separated, and made a few other requests regarding presentation of the financial
statements. Mr. Fluharty will make these changes.
The Development Committee gave an update on its most recent meeting which included work on the
Stanford acquisition, Leisure Drive rehab, and looking at a request by the City Historical Preservation
committee to participate in rehab of a historic home in the Buckingham subdivision. The Committee
stated that the latter is not feasible.
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Davis adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. Approved this 27`h day of March 2008.
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Chairperson