HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 06/28/2007Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
June 28, 2007
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Commissioners Present Commissioners Absent Staff Present Guests
Stephanie Barratt Mary Davis Julie Brewen Gavin Kaszynski
Ed Stoner Lisa Poppaw John Tuchscherer
Mike Sollenberger Pat Brady Alan Fluharty
Matt Robenalt
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Stoner called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:34
a.m.
IL CITIZEN INPUT
None.
IIl. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the May 24, 2007 regular meeting. Commissioner Sollenberger made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt to approve the minutes as presented. This motion was
passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
2006 Audit Report:
Bondi & Co. presented the 2006 audit report at the prior meeting. After having had a chance to further
review the audit report the board had no further questions. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion to
accept the audit report, which was seconded by Commissioner Robenalt: The motion was passed
unanimously.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Termination Plan for Housing Choice Voucher (HVC) Program:
Previously, staff had been instructed to prepare a termination plan for the Housing Choice Voucher
Program in light of the fact that the final 2007 HUD budget numbers had still yet to be received.
Fortunately, FCHA was just informed of its final 2007 budget amount and Mr. Tuchscherer stated that no
families would need to be cut from the program. The board decided to go forward with discussion of a
termination plan should funding ever be in jeopardy in the future. Mr. Tuchscherer presented the Board
with options based upon staff discussion and researching best practices. The board gave Mr. Tuchscherer
direction to return with a draft plan.
Julie Brewen 2005-2006 Performance Review:
This business item was tabled until August meeting so Commissioner Davis can be present.
Fort Collins Housing Corporation Financial Statements:
The Board reviewed the Fort Collins Housing Corporation financials and staff answered questions. There
were several questions relating to the detail of the Corporation's project level financials in relation to prior
year budget and actual figures. Ms. Brewen reiterated that the Corporation board of directors also looks at
its financial statements at the project by project level.
Authority/Corporation Owned Properties:
Ms. Brewen and Mr. Martell addressed the issue of some Fort Collins Housing Corporation properties
which are showing up on the County Assessor's website as being owned by the Authority. Ms. Brewen
has sent Mr. Martell a list of all properties which may be at issue and Mr. Martell will be further
researching the status. They will return to the board with any legal transactions needing to be made to
properly categorize these properties.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Mr. Tuchscherer updated the board on several legislative items currently moving ahead in Washington,
including the Section Eight Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA) which should more accurately allocate our
funding and give us some additional local flexibility. He also stated that the National Affordable Housing
Trust Fund Act is being introduced.
VII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The board reviewed the activity report. The Development Committee updated the board on the Village on
Elizabeth tax credit project. They also mentioned that staff is looking at potential acquisitions for a fall
funding application.
Commissioner Sollenberger would like staff to consider the City's transportation issues when looking at
future development opportunities. Ms. Brewen believes she may be able to get data from Workforce
Center.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen requested approval of Resolution No. 07-13, approving an amendment to the 2006 tenant -
based rental assistance contract. This amendment is due to the expiration of the current contract which the
Colorado Division of Housing had only executed for six months. They now have a new contract for the
remainder of the two-year program that includes language required by the recent immigration law
changes. Commissioner Sollenberger made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt to approve
Resolution No. 07-13. This motion was passed unanimously.
IX. NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chairperson Stoner adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. Appr,9.ved this 26`h day of July 2007.
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