HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 01/22/2009Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
January 22, 2009
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present
Ed Stoner
Julie Brewen
Matt Robenalt
Jim Martell
Mary Davis
John Tuchscherer
John Sollenberger
Carol Gonzalez
Lisa Poppaw
Alan Fluharty
Pat Brady
Jenne Snelling
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Davis introduced Jenne Snelling and John Sollenberger.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
Guests
Ryan Keiffer
Gavin Kaszynski
Mel Hilgenberg
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the December 4, 2008 regular meeting. Commissioner Robenalt made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stoner to approve these minutes as presented. This motion was
passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. NEW BUSINESS
CDBG Application:
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Resolution No. 09-01 submission an application to CDBG for
Stanford Apartments Rehab. Commissioner Robenalt made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stoner
to approve Resolution No. 09-01 approving a grant application be submitted to the City of Fort Collins
affordable housing competitive process and/or HOME of Topeka and/or Colorado Division of Housing for
$450,000 in additional funds for the Village on Stanford acquisition/rehab project, and that the Executive
Director, Board Chair, and Board Vice -Chair be authorized to execute all documents accordingly.
Commissioner Sollenberger — Aye
Commissioner Stoner — Aye
Commissioner Poppaw — Aye
Commissioner Robenalt — Aye
Commissioner Davis — Aye
Commissioner Snelling — Aye
Commissioner Brady abstained from this motion.
This motion was passed.
Stanford Partnership Resolutions:
Ms. Brewen stated FCHA may need to have a phone conference meeting to approve resolution for the
Village on Stanford Partnership.
Election of Officers:
A motion was made by Commissioner Poppaw, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt for a slate of
officers for the 2009 calendar year as follows:
Chair - Ed Stoner
Vice -Chair Pat Brady
This motion was passed unanimously.
Executive Director's Review:
Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Stoner will perform Ms. Brewen's performance review.
Developer Request for Partnership on Willox:
Commissioner Brady made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Davis to have Housing Authority staff
continue negotiations on the Willox property.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
John Tuchscherer stating the Federal Stimulus could possibly increase CDBG and HOME and could
double Capital Funds.
VII. LEGAL ISSUES
The HA has received calls with concerns on the business practices of Whispering Pines (IGA). VIs.
Brewen stated HA has 3 or 4 voucher participants renting at Whispering Pines and sees no cause for these
concerns. NIr. Martell commented that is represents IGA, FCHA and FCHC.
VIII. iVIONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the monthly activity report and staff answered all questions
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
X. ADJOURN!\vIENT
Chairperson Stoner adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. A p ved this 26"' day of February 2009.
Ed Stoner, Chairperson
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Julie rewen, S � etary