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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 09/04/1979r MEMORANDUM DATE: September 17, 1979 TO: Fort Collins Housing Authority FROM: John McGraw, Executive Director RE: Minutes of 'the 9epted:)er 4,--1979 Regular Meeting I. Call to Order. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Conference Roan at 1715 W. mountain by Vice -Chairman, Ray Hale. II. Roll Call. Members present: Staff Present: Mary Klopfenstein John McGraw, Executive Director Ken Franzen Wayne Taylor, Ass't for Hsg. Magmt. Ray Hale Colleen Hoffman, Secretary Doug Parker Charlie Muenzberg Guests present; John Prmac, CSU Journal David Lauer, Nelg bor to Neighbor Julio Gonzalez, 109 Buckingham Martha E. Eaton, 125 Third Street Tan Baca Jr., 224 First Street Lester L. Cowell, 128 Second Street Tens Gallagher, Human Development III. Consider Approval of the August 6, 1979 minutes. Mary K. moved approval of the minutes. Ken F. seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes - Mary K., Ken F., Ray H., Nays - none. IV. Consider Approval of the 1980 Budget and Administration Plan. Doug P. moved to table the Budget and Administration Plan until the next meeting. Discussion centered on the job descriptions, comparable salaries for similar positions of non -city employees, and that more information was needed. John McGraw will research more information on the above. Ray Hale will also look into more information on salaries and job descriptions. Ken seconded the motion and it carried with the following vote: Mary K., Ken F., Ray H., Doug P., Ayes. Nays - none. V. Conside-r Transfer of 318 N. Loomis propertV from 41-3 to 41-2. Mary moved that the property at 318 N. Loomis be transfered from 41-3 to 41-2. Doug seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Mary K., Ken F., Ray H., Doug P., Ayes. Nays - none. The Fort Collins sing Authority • September 4, 197 ar Meeting Minutes Page Two VI. Executive Director's Report Projects finished: Purchase of the property at 320 & 322 N. Loomis Selection of an Architect for project 41-2 Sec. 8 Moderate Rehab Application Cherry and Grant Fence Preliminary selection of a contractor for Phase I of 41-3 Hail damage - vehicle insurance adjustment to cover fencing at Gerry and Grant. Fire and extended coverage on the roofs is still being negotiated. Taft & Elizabeth site - looks good for 44 units of elderly. we need someone who wants to do the other 22. Buckingham 4-Plex - information was submitted from NANO Magazine to form a separate corporation for the purpose of awning the 4-Plex and accepting Section 8 existing rant payments for Section 8 eligible tenants. Management Report Stmnmxy August 1979 - There are 286 Eligible low to income incoe families on our waiting list from January through August. We have housed 62 more families. Thirty four former tenant families no longer need subsidy and have moved into other decent, affordable housing. XUI. Comments from Guests in the audience: Concerns and questions about the Buckingham 4-Plex were voiced by residents of Buckingham and included the following: 1. Regarding the flood plain - would the first floor be garden level or ground level? Answer: ground level because of the flood plain. 2. Architecture of the building - would it fit in with the rest of the neighborhood? Answer: perhaps not but other builders are likely to build more units for the site if the Housing Authority doesn't. The architecture for more units may be less compatible. 3. More projects built after this one? The Housing Authority plans no more projects in Buckingham. 4. Petition - a petition was presented with signatures of persons who A re in objection to the building of the 4-Plex. S. Precedent setting7 other multi -family units are already planned in the four block area by private developers. 6. Concern over the fact that it is 2 story and the other homes in the neighborhood are 1 story. (see #2 above) 7. Concern that Buckingham residents will not be able to afford the rent. (See rmticn by Charlie M. below) + Tlhe Fort Collinsfusing Authority Septarber 4, 1979 Regular Meeting Minutes Page Zhree 8. That priority be given to Buckingham residents for renting the units. (See motion by Charlie M. below) 9. Concerns over: fencing, irrigation ditch, rules. The Board assured guests that Housing Authority rules and policies are thorough as is staff enforcement. Mary moved that the Housing Authority proceed with the plan of building the Buckingham 4-Plex. Ken seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mary K., Ken F., Ray H., Charlie M., Doug P., Nays - none. Charlie moved that the Board proceed with the plan of forming a non-profit corporation to own the 4-Plex so that Section 8 assistance can be provided for eligible low and moderate income tenants, and that Buckingham residents be given priority for occupancy of the Buckingham 4-Plex. Ken seconded and the motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Mary K., Doug P., Ray H., Ken F., Charlie M., Nays - none. VIII. Adjournment At 9:15 p.m., there being no other business, the meeting was adjourned.