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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 03/18/2021 Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners Meeting March 18, 2021 Attendance • Commissioners: Jennifer Wagner, Emily Gorgol, Hep Wilkins, David Bye, Ann Green, • Staff: Julie Brewen, Michele Christensen, Kristin Fritz, Brian Heckart, Carri Ratazzi, Angelika Lintner, Traci McGraw, Justin Corey, Josh Suppes, Carly Johansson, Sam Seitz, Kim Iwanski • Legal Counsel: Jim Martell, Jacob Carlton • Guest: Ashley Steves Call to Order Vice-Chairperson Wagner called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. Chief Executive Officer Julie Brewen introduced guest Ashley Steves, a graduate student studying mental health and homelessness. Approval of Minutes from February 18, 2021 Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to approve the minutes from the Housing Catalyst Board of Commissioners meeting on February 18, 2021. Commissioner Green seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Action Items 1. Resolution 2021-03-01 Swallow Road Bond Issuance Manager of Real Estate Development Carly Johansson explained this resolution is for Housing Catalyst to issue the bonds for the Swallow Road rehabilitation project. Legal Counsel Jacob Carlton added that Housing Catalyst will be the conduit issuer of these bonds, and this resolution authorizes Housing Catalyst to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Swallow Road project. Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to approve Resolution 2021-03-01 Swallow Road Bond Issuance. Commissioner Gorgol seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. 2. Resolution 2021-03-02 Housing Vouchers SEMAP 2020 This agenda item was removed and will be presented at a future meeting. Financials: 2020 Year End Financial Review Director of Accounting Brian Heckart reviewed Housing Catalyst’s 2020 Financial Statements. Management staff reviewed the financial statements for each of their departments. Staff Updates Strategic Plan Review - Goal 3: Empower and equip residents for stability and success Director of Resident Services Carri Ratazzi reviewed her department’s projects and programs for residents in Housing Catalyst’s affordable housing communities. Discussion Items 1. Board Committee Assignments Vice-Chairperson Wagner discussed the appointment of committee members for 2021. They are as follows: Development Committee Cathy Mathis Hep Wilkins Jennifer Wagner Jake Arnold (from Villages, Ltd Board of Directors) Finance Committee David Bye Ann Greene Jennifer Wagner 2. Hughes Stadium Letter to Editor Commissioner Gorgol recused herself from participating in this discussion. Ms. Brewen shared a draft letter to the editor of the Coloradoan regarding the upcoming ballot measure that would zone the former Hughes stadium land as 100% open space and directing the City of Fort Collins to attempt purchasing the site from Colorado State University. Commissioner Wilkins made a motion to approve this letter with minor amendments to be signed by Chairperson Mathis and submitted to the Coloradoan. Commissioner Green seconded the motion. Commissioner Green made a motion to table the item for further discussion at a special meeting next week. Commissioner Bye seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously. Legislative Update • Colorado: Ms. Brewen said staff continue to participate in state conversations regarding tenant protections and eviction moratoriums. • National: Ms. Brewen said staff are watching the COVID relief legislation for possible increased housing voucher funding. • City of Fort Collins: Commissioner Gorgol said City Council will discuss the Metro District policy amendment in April. Lizette Mill was chosen as a new Housing Catalyst board member and will be approved at April’s meeting. She will be invited as a guest to the next meeting before her approval. The City and Poudre Fire Authority have hired a new Fire Chief: Derek Bergsten. The City also hired a Housing Manager: Meaghan Overton, who previously was a city planner. Other Discussion Items • Housing Catalyst is interviewing two candidates for the Chief Financial Officer position next week. • Vice-Chairperson Wagner noted that she has seen much growth in the leadership staff as they have embraced their roles over this last year. Adjournment Vice-Chairperson Wagner adjourned the meeting at 9:15 a.m.