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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 08/22/2002FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority August 22, 2002 Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guest Patrick Brady Kimberly Stenberg Julie Brewen Beth Cook Lucia Liley Alan Fluharty Mary Glode Chip Steiner Carol Swartz Mary Greeley John Tuchscherer Marry Tharp Mike Sollenberger I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Patrick Brady called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:37 a.m. II. CITIZEN INPUT There was no citizen input. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Board reviewed the minutes from the July 25, 2002 regular meeting and the August 15, 2002 special meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Tharp to approve these minutes with corrections. The motion was passed unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS Impact of City Policy Decisions on Affordable Housing: Commissioner Sollenberger discussed the upcoming proposed transportation tax ballot measure and concerns over the effect to could have on affordable housing due to the City's limited supply of land. There was also some discussion of the City's Land Use Code. Commissioner Steiner asked Commissioner Sollenberger to bring some documentation to the next meeting for discussion purposes. The Board then had some discussion about the upcoming revisions the City Plan. Commissioner Steiner and Greeley are both on the Citizens Task Force. The Board will continue to this discussion and Ms. Brewen will get the dates of the City Plan Update meetings. V. NEW BUSINESS Homeownership Redemption and Pre -foreclosure Purchases: Ms Brewen presented the Board with Resolution 02-14, authorizing the purchase of certain homeownership units for the purpose of re -sale to qualified low-income buyers. Ms. Brewen stated there are 33 units at Via Lopez and 12 at JFK Parkway and in the past three years FCHA has re -sold four of these units. She also informed the Board that the City would -like-FHC—A-to-look-at redeeming homes where City -Down Payment -Assistance -grants were used. -- After some discussion the Board would like resolution revised to include a stipulation for a loan to value ratio of at least 80% and simplifying some of the other language. Resolution 02-14 has been tabled until the next meeting. FCHC Management Agreement Revision: Ms Brewen presented Resolution 02-13, revision to the property management agreement with the Fort Collins Housing Corporation to the Board. Ms. Brewen informed the Board of an I 1 % vacancy rate throughout the city. After discussion, Commissioner Sollenberger, and Commissioner Tharp stated they would be willing to attend the Housing Corporation Board meeting on September 13, 2002. Commissioner Steiner, seconded by Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion to approve Resolution No. 02-13 approving the revision to the property management agreement with the Fort Collins Housing Corporation. 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 8:44 a.m. The next regular meeting will be held on September 26, 2002. 261h day of September Patnck Brady, Chairperson / Fortollins Ho rity� �n TLQf Julie J. Brewen, Secretary Fort Collins Housing Authority