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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 10/24/2002FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority October 24, 2002 Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guest Patrick Brady Mike Sollenberger Julie Brewen Beth Cook Marty Tharp Chip Steiner Alan Fluharty Mary Greeley Lucia Liley Carol Swartz Kimberly Stenberg John Tuchscherer CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:54 am. II. CITIZEN INPUT There was no citizen input. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board reviewed the minutes from the September 26, 2002 regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority. Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg to approve these minutes. The motion was passed unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS Adoption of the 2003 Operating Budget- Resolution 02-16: Ms. Brewen and Mr. Fluharty reviewed the 2003 operating budget and answered all questions. Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg approving the Adoption of the 2003 Operating Budget- Resolution 02-16. The motion was passed unanimously. Commissioner Brady asked Mr. Fluharty to provide quarterly balance sheets to the Board. Discussion of Proiect-Basing Vouchers: Ms. Brewen presented the Board with a request recommending the Board table this issue until the first of the year in order to re-evaluate the market conditions and vacancy rates of the Housing Corporation. Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg approving the table of this topic until February 2003. The motion was passed unanimously. Update on the Corporation Refinance -Presentation: Ms. Brewen updated the Board on the Fort Collins Housing Corporation's refinance stating only $900,000 will qualify for the double tax exempt status. The guarantee of this loan will be on the agenda for the November 21, 2002 Board meeting and the closing will be held after the Board meeting at 11:00a.m. Commissioner Brady abstained from all discussion on the issue. Lease and Public Housing Grievance Procedure Revisions: Staff presented the Board with Resolution No. 02-17, Adoption of Revisions to the Lease and Public Housing Grievance Procedure. Staff answered all questions. The Board request Mr.Tuchscherer bring documentation on how many evictions FCHA executes per year. Commissioner Stenberg made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tharp approving Resolution No, 02-17. The motion was passed unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS Commissioner Tharp expressed concerns about City budget cuts to affordable housing programs. After some discussion, the Board agreed to express concerns at the City Council meeting. Staff will prepare a letter to Council. Ms. Brewen informed the Board of a donation of a trailer to an FCHA family. Commissioner Tharp made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Stenberg authorizing Mr. Tuchscherer to sign all documents pertaining to the donation. The motion was passed unanimously. VI. REVIEW OF MONTLY ACTIVITY REPORT 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 8:55 am. The next regular meeting will be held on November 21, 2002. App ed this 1 s` day of November 2002. c �— bec ��iner�V�c� ChcJt`P�V1 Fort Collins ousi�n2 Autthhority - ohn Tuchscherer, Acting Executive Director / Secretary Fort Collins Housing Authority