HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 09/28/2006Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
September 28, 2006
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Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guests
Stephanie Barratt Mike Sollenberger Julie Brewen Gavin
Karen Weitkunat Ed Stoner Jim Martell Kaszynkski
Pat Brady Carol Gonzalez
Mary Davis
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Davis called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
to order at 7:40 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
Mr. Kaszynski introduced himself stating he has recently moved to the area and is
looking for a Board to volunteer on.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the August 24, 2006 regular meeting. Commissioner
Weitkunat made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Barratt to approve the minutes of
the August 24, 2006 regular meeting. This motion was passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen informed the Board there have been no applicants apply for the open
Commissioner's seat.
Commissioner Barratt thanked the Board for allowing her to attend the Commissioner's
Training. She would like to attend additional training as it is offered in the Fort
Collins/Denver area.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen reviewed the Agency Plan Submission. Commissioner Brady made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Weitkunat to approve Resolution No. 06-07, stating
that the 2007 Annual Agency Plan be adopted and submitted to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, and that required certification forms be executed by
the Chairperson of the Board. This motion was passed unanimously.
The Audit Committee will meet this month. The Audit Committee members are
Commissioner Brady, Commissioner Sollenberger, and Ms. Brewen. Ms. Brewen
requested that a committee be charged with reviewing the payplan for 2007 prior to the
full budget submission. The Board agreed that since the Audit Committee was already
scheduled to meet, that they could also review the pay plan.
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Resolution No. 06-08, Submission of Tenant -
Based Rental Assistance to the Colorado Division of Housing. Commissioner Barratt
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brady to approve submission of an
application to the Colorado Division of Housing in the amount of $753,198 to continue
the First Step Program. This motion was passed unanimously.
Ms. Brewen gave an update on the Stadium Apartments tax credit project. The
Development Committee has enlisted a tax credit consultant, the property is currently
under contract, and a private capital needs assessment firm will be hired.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
The Board discussed the new state immigration laws and current FCHA policy. an
Brewen explained that the Housing Corporation would be affected and will be changing
its current policy to pro -rate rent for any household with a member who does not have
legal immigration status.
VII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The board reviewed the activitp report. The Board would like a very general quarterly
report on litigation Mr. Marte handles for the FCHA.
VIII. NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Davis adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing
n„thnritvrn,6,ar4 of Commissioners at 8:35 a.m. Approved this 16a' day of November
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