HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing Catalyst - Minutes - 02/26/2009Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority
1715 Mountain Ave, Fort Collins Colorado
February 26, 2009
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Commissioners Present
Ed Stoner
Matt Robenalt
Mary Davis
John Sollenberger
Lisa Poppaw
Pat Brady
Commissioners Absent
Jenne Snelling
Staff Present
Julie Brewen
Jim Martell
John Tuchscherer
Carol Gonzalez
Alan Fluharty
Guests
Ryan Keiffer
Gavin Kaszynski
Mel Hilgenberg
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Stoner called the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority to order at 7:37 a.m.
II. CITIZEN INPUT
None.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board reviewed the minutes of the January 22, 2009 regular meeting. Commissioner Robenalt made a
motion, seconded by Commissioner Brady to approve these minutes as amended. This motion was passed
unanimously.
The board reviewed the minutes of the January 28, 2009 Special meeting. Commissioner Sollenberger
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Brady to approve these minutes. This motion was passed
unanimously.
W. OLD BUSINESS
None.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Stanford Partnership Addendum Resolution 09-02:
Ms. Brewen presented the Board with Addendum Resolution No. 09-02 Conflict of Interest. Addendum
Resolution No. 09-02 noted of record that Patrick Brady properly provided notice of such conflict of interest
at the beginning of the discussion of the proposed Construction Loan by FirstBank and equity investment by
the Limited Partners, respectively, and thereafter, Patrick Brady refrained from discussion and/or voting on the
described transactions in which he had an interest and otherwise did not attempt to exert any influence on the
Authority, its Board of Commissioners, or its committee, to affect its decision to participate or not participate
in such transactions. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt.
Commissioner Sollenberger —Aye
Commissioner Stoner — Aye
Commissioner Robenalt — Aye
Commissioner Davis — Aye
Commissioner Brady abstained from this motion.
This motion was passed.
01 Quarter Financials:
Mr. Fluharty presented the Board with the 2008 4"' Quarter Financials. The Commissioners want Northern
Hotel monthly,billing tracked better and asked if FCHA. The Board wants a cost analysis of using
contractors for maintenance verses hired employees. There was a substantial variance in utility usage for
2008 Commissioners and question if there should be an increase in the budgeted amount. The Board
wants to make sure FCHA is tight on the billing with National Development Council. An ad -hoc
committee was formed of Commissioners Brady, Sollenberger and Director Kaszynski to provide
guidance about financial statement format.
2008 Year in Review:
Ms. Brewen presented the draft Year in Review 2008 to the Board. Board members had several questions
and suggestions. The document will be finalized and sent to the Mayor and City officials with a cover
letter from Chairperson Stoner.
Resolution 09-03 HUD 2008 Section 8 Management Assessment Program:
Ms. Brewen presented Resolution 09-03, submitting Section 8 Management Assessment Program
(SEMAP) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A motion was made by
Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Robenalt that the 2008 Section 8 Management
Assessment Program Certifications be approved by the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and
that the Board Chairperson and Executive Director be authorized to submit the certification to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development. This motion was passed unanimously.
VI. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
Mr. Tuchscherer stated the Stimulus Package should bring approximately $316,000 to FCHA and $83,000
to WHA. Staff will use this money for upgrades and repairs on public housing units. Colorado received
$27,000,000 for grants and tax credits. FCHA will be submitting an application for funding to fill
financing gap for the Village on Stanford tax credit project.
VII. LEGAL ISSUES
Mr. Martell reported that there are not pending legal issues of note.
VIII. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT
The Board reviewed the monthly activity report and staff answered all questions
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Stoner adjourned the regular meeting of the Fort Collins Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners. Approved this 26`" day of March 2009.
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