HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 08/21/2003FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
August 21, 2003
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent
Staff Present
Guest
Patrick Brady Kimberly Stenberg
Julie Brewen
Jim Martell
Chip Steiner
Carol Duhaime
Keith Olson
Thomas Honn
Alan Fluharty
Bert Bondi
Sharianne Daily
Julie Stone
Mary Davis
Mary Greeley
Mike Sollenberger
Marty Tharp
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at
7:13 a.m.
II. CrrIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes were not submitted for approval.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
None
V. NEW BUSINESS
Public Housing Capital Funding Allocation and Budget Revision:
Mr. Fluharty presented the Board with the 2003 revised budget, Resolution No. 03-09 and answered all
questions. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Honn approving
Resolution No. 03-09, authorizing approving the adoption of the 2003 revised budget. The motion was
passed unanimously.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Ms. Brewen stated Colorado NAHRO and the Colorado Municipal League are still trying arrange a
meeting with Senator Allard regarding the Housing Assistance to Needy Families bill.
VII. AUDIT
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2002 Audit Reoort — Bert Bondi and Julia Stone. Bondi & Co.:
Mr. Bert Bondi and Ms. Julia Stone reviewed the 2002 Audit, stating there were no exceptions and FCHA
is in good standing for 2002. Ms. Stone stated staff has implemented processes and enhancements
suggested by Bondi in 2001.
VIE. REVIEW OF MONTLY ACTIVITY REPORT
Audit Committee: The Audit Committee reported awarding Bondi and Co. the contract for auditing firm
for the next three years. There was some discussion and a recommendation from Bondi that the Audit
Committee interface with them throughout the auditing process.
Annual Labor Market Adjustment: The Board requested additional information on the annual labor
market adjustments for the next meeting.
Insurance Committee: There was some discussion about the recent rate increase in insurance premiums
from the City of Fort Collins. Ms. Brewen informed the Board that a staff committee has looked at this
issue and has recommended going with another vendor, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. The new plan is
a decrease in the level of benefits to the employees, but the out of pocket expense to the employee is not
as dramatic. The new plan will be effective January 2004.
PILOT: Ms. Brewen will prepare a letter for the Board to City Council thanking them for refunding the
annual Payment in Lieu of Taxes.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Brady adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 8:33 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on September 25, 2003.
Approved this 25`h day of September 2003.
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Patnck Brady, Chairperson
orb Collins using Authority
Juli rewen, E utive Director / Secretary
Fort'Collins Housing Authority