HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 10/28/2004FORT COLLINS HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Colorado
October 28, 2004
Commissioners Present
Robert Steiner
Patrick Brady
Mike Sollenberger
Mary Davis
Tom Honn
Marty Tharp
Mary Greeley
Sharianne Daily
Commissioners Absent
Steve Fortier
Staff Present
James Martell
Julie Brewen
Carol Duhaime
Alan Fluharty
Guests
Ed Stoner
Kathy Snell
Gordon Thibedeau
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Steiner called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:48 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
Commissioner Steiner introduced Mr. Ed Stoner who is interested in serving on the board. There was no
citizen input.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board reviewed the minutes from the September 23, 2004 regular meeting of the Fort Collins
Housing Authority. Commissioner Honn made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Sollenberger to
approve the minutes of the September 23, 2004 meeting. This motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
FCHC — IRS Tax-exempt Financing Issues:
Ms. Brewen updated the Board on the status of IRS form 8038G submittal and reviewed her conversation
with FCHA's bond attorneys. Ms. Brewen confirmed that all five Sellers have been taking advantage of
the tax-exempt status on their filings. The board members agreed that the bond attorney should proceed
with asking the IRS for relief for these particular borrowings.
Procurement of General Legal Services:
Mr. Martell left the room as Ms. Brewen presented the board with a proposal to provide general legal
services from Liley, Rogers & Martell, LLC. This was the only proposal received. The board discussed
being pleased with this firm's representation and performance in the past. Commissioner Tharp made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Sollenberger to accept the proposal from Liley, Rogers and Martell,
LLC. This motion was passed unanimously.
Caribou Apartments Partnership Request:
Commissioner Sollenberger updated the Board on the sub -committee meeting at which this project was
discussed. There is no further action to be taken at this time, as the developer has not returned with
anything different than previously presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Sleeov Willow Capital Needs Consultants' Report:
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Sleepy Willow Capital Improvements and Rental Strategy Report
submitted by Signet Partners. She explained the grants that will be prepared in order to complete the
recommended rehabilitation.
2005 Budget Draft:
Mr. Fluharty presented the 2005 budget the Board and answered questions. A motion was made by
Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Tharp to approve the 2005 budget as presented. The
motion was passed unanimously.
Discussion of a Permanent Development Subcommittee:
Ms. Brewen suggested that a permanent Development Subcommittee be formed, stating that
Commissioner Steiner, whose term is expiring, will be resigning would like to be on this committee. This
committee would meet on the second Tuesday of every month.
New Logo Unveiling:
Ms. Brewen revealed the new Fort Collins Housing Authority and the Villages Logos. The Board was
pleased with both.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
City of Fort Collins Rental Licensing:
Commissioner Tharp updated the board on the rental licensing proposal, stating this would make it easier
to enforce current laws and that renters could not issued three tickets in a six-month period. Calls and
warning notices would not be counted as violations of the ordinance, only tickets issued. The licensing
fees would not apply to affordable housing agencies.
VIL MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the Monthly Activity Report and the 3 d quarter financial statements. Staff answered
all questions.
VIII. GUEST PRESENTATION
Gordon Thibedeau, Executive Director United Way of Larimer County and Kathy Snell, Larimer County
Health and Human Services Director gave a presentation on Housing Services Day Center.
X. DISCUSSION OF NEXT MEETING and ADJOURNMENT
Because of scheduling conflicts the Board of Commissioners will not meet in November. The next
meeting will be held on December 9, 2004. Chairperson Steiner adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort
Colji i Hqusipg Authority Board at 9:25a.m. Approved this 9`h day of December 2004.
Robert Steiner, Chairperson _
Fort Collins Housing Authority
Julie Bre en, Exec tiv irector / Secretary
Fort Collins Housing Authority