HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 08/23/2007_ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
August 23, 2007
Commissioners Present
Stephanie Barratt
Pat Brady
Mary Davis
Lisa Poppaw
Matt Robenalt
Ed Stoner
Commissioners Absent
Mike Sollenberger
Staff Present
Julie Brewen
Jim Martell
John Tuchscherer
Guests
Gavin Kaszynski
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Davis called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:38 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the July 26, 2007 regular meeting. Commissioner Stoner made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt to approve the minutes as presented. This motion was
passed unanimously.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen and Commissioner Stoner gave an update on the activities of the Development Committee,
including current analysis and negotiations on a potential acquisition of a property located on LaPorte
Avenue. They explained that due to staff work -load and the need to negotiate price with the sellers that it
was not possible to submit a CDBG grant application for the Fall Competitive Cycle. Staff and the
development committee will continue to work on this and other possibilities for the next project.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Five-year Work Plan Draft
Ms. Brewen presented a draft of an updated five-year work plan for the agency. The board reviewed the
document and offered guidance on areas such as a target number of new/acquired units over a period of
time. The board agreed that the work plan represents the overall direction of the board and staff for the
agency.
The Board then went into Executive Session at 8:20 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. in order to discuss Ms. Brewen's
performance evaluation for 2005 and 2006.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
There was a brief discussion about the City Council's recent efforts to enforce some type of "property
standard". There was also discussion about the City's Affordable Housing Board's role and ways FCHA
can continue to coordinate with their efforts. Ms. Brewen and Commissioner Poppaw will contact the
Affordable Housing Board chairperson to review ways FCHA has coordinated and communicated with
them in the past and ways we might continue in the future.
VII. LEGAL ISSUES
No legal issues were discussed..
VIII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The board reviewed the activity report.
DC OTHER BUSINESS
Ms. Brewen mentioned that the Budget Committee would be meeting directly following the adjournment.
X. NEXT MEETING DATE AND ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Davis adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of
CoAunissioners. Approved this 27a` day of September 2007.
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