HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 04/24/2003FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
April 24, 2003
Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guest
Chip Steiner Sharianne Daily Julie Brewen Margarette Michaux
Kimberly Stenberg Marty Tharp Carol Duhiame James Martell
Thomas Horn Mary Greeley Alan Fluharty
Mike Sollenberger John Tuchscherer
Patrick Brady
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Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at
7:38 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
There was no citizen input.
M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the March 27, 2003 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
Authority. Commissioner Stenberg made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Honn to approve these
minutes. The motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
New Board Member:
Commissioner Steiner asked how the appointment of a new Commissioner is going. Ms. Brewen stated
she does not believe there has been any applicants, however Ms. Glode may apply for the appointment.
Commissioner Sollenberger stated the City is accepting applications until April 26, 2003.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Proiect-basin¢ Vouchers:
Ms. Brewen presented the board with a plan to project base up to 20% of its Housing Choice Voucher
Program inventory and a request authorizing submitting a plan to HUD. Ms. Brewen stated it is FCHA's
hope to help preserve affordable units during soft market conditions so that they might still be available
during tight market conditions. In addition, Vouchers could be used for local non -profits wanting to serve
extremely low-income population with housing and supportive services. Up to 25% of individual
"projects" are eligible. Commissioner Honn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg
approving Resolution No. 03-06, authorizing the project -basing plan be submitted to HUD stating that up
to 122 additional vouchers will be offered for project -basing affordable properties currently targeting
very -low income families. The motion was passed unanimously.
Budget Revision and First Ouarter Financial Statements:
Mr. Fluharty reviewed the budget revisions and financial statements with the Board and answered all
questions. Commissioner Steiner made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sollenberger to approve
Resolution No. 03-07, to adopt the FY 2003 budget revision.
Legislative Undate:
Ms. Brewen informed the Board of HUD's proposal to "block grant" Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
funds to the States. Ms. Brewen presented a letter written to Senator Wayne Allard. Commissioner Steiner
suggested writing a letter from the Board to Senator Allard stressing affordable and low-income needs.
Ms. Brewen will continue to work on the issue with affordable housing groups.
Staff Presentation — Homeownership Program:
Ms. Bullard gave a presentation about the Homeownership Program and answered all questions.
The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report and staff answered all questions.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Brady adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board at 9:15 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be held on May 22, 2003.
Approv s 22"d day of May 2003.
Patrick Brady, Chairperson /
�ort Collins Housing Authority
Julie'Brewen, Executive Director / Secretary
Fort Collins Housing Authority