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CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Minutes of Special Meeting
April 23, 2003
ORIGINAL
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair DiTullio at 7:00 p.m. in the Lobby Conference Room
of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
B.
ROLL CALL
Authority Members Present:
Cheryl Brungardt
Mary Jo Cavarra
Kent Davis
Jerry DiTullio
Authority Members Absent:
Kathryo Fulton
Others Present:
Alan White, Planning Director
Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty
Betty Maybin, Comerstone Realty
Jim Bills, Vectra Bank
Henry Wehrdt, Jeffco Housing Authority
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Mary Jo Cavarra to approve the minutes of
January 22 and March 12,2003. The motion passed 4-0.
D. OFFICERS REPORTS
There were no officers reports.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
There were none present to address the Authority.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business to come before the Authority.
G. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proposal to hire JR Matthews. PC to provide accountinl!: services
This matter was presented by Alan White. Hiring a firm to provide accounting services for the
Housing Authority would not only provide a quick turn-around on checks but would also
relieve the heavy work load in the finance department. A proposal was submitted by J. R.
Matthews, PC. A copy of the proposal was contained in the meeting packet.
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Following a thorough review of the proposal, it was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by
Cheryl Brungardt that the Authority ask J. R. Matthews, PC to be the official accounting
firm to keep track of all business dealings of the Housing Authority. The motion passed
4-0.
2. Discussion of Rehabilitation Alternatives for 6410 West 44th Place
Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty presented preliminary development budgets and associated
affordability/loan qualifications for 4 alternatives in terms of construction. Appraisal values
were also included. A profit of approximately $50,000 was built in for each a1temative. The
four altematives presented were: (1) all proposed improvements including garages; (2) all
proposed improvements including carports; (3) all proposed improvements with offstreet
parking only; and (4) limited improvements with offstreet parking only.
Henry Wehrdt was present to answer questions about construction.
There was discussion about garages, carports and storage units. There was concem that the
units have no storage space.
It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Jerry DiTullio that the Authority select
alternative no. 3 with the addition of ten storage spaces. The motion failed 2-2 with Mary
Jo Cavarra and Cheryl Brungardt voting no.
It was moved by Mary Jo Cavarra and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt that the Authority
select an alternative with all proposed improvements including the addition of five
garages and five storage sheds on the south. The motion passed 3-1 with Kent Davis
voting no.
Kent Davis stated that he voted against the motion because he did not see the necessity of
providing storage for the units.
There was consensus that individuals should not be allowed to purchase more than one garage.
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Larry Nelson stated that closing on the property will take place on April 30. A letter will be
sent to existing tenants informing them ofthe purchase as well as giving opportunity to
purchase a unit.
There is a requirement by the Colorado Division of Housing to provide a moving allowance for
tenants who are displaced by the purchase.
It was moved by Mary Jo Cavarra and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt that a two-
hundred dollar moving allowance be offered to displaced tenants who are current in their
rent in order to comply with Colorado Division of Housing guidelines. The motion passed
4-0.
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There was a consensus that Henry be authorized to accept bids that come in at or below cost
without coming back to the Authority for approval.
A name will be selected for this project at the next Authority meeting.
H. OTHER
Habitat for Humanitv
Alan White stated that he was approached by a representative of Habitat for Humanity who
indicated he would like to attend the next Housing Authority meeting to discuss the possibility
of working on joint projects. There was a consensus to direct Alan White to invite the Habitat
for Humanity representative to attend the next meeting to be held on May 28,2003.
H. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjoumed at 8:30 p.m.
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Ann Lazzeri, Secretary v\
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