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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/2007 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY January 23, 2007 5:00 p.m. ORIGINAL A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kathy Nuanes Janice Thompson Commissioners absent: Kent Davis Also attending: Alan White, Community Development Director Alan Feinstein, Jeffco Housing Authority Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Chair Brungardt announced the resignation of Terry Womble from the Housing Authority. c. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - December 12, 2006 It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt to approve the minutes of December 12, 2006. The motion carried 2-0 with Kathy Nuanes abstaining. D. OFFICER REPORTS There were no officer reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public to address the Authority at this time. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Betty Maybin reported that there have been a couple of showings at Park Side. There are two units remaining to be sold. G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Update on Parfet Duplex HOUSING AUTHORITY January 23,3007 - 1 - Alan Feinstein reported that Hemy Wehrdt informed him that the Parfet property was extremely close to completion. Betty Maybin estimated the units will go on the market about the end of January. 2. Discussion of the Richards-Hart Estate Duplex Alan White reported that there was potential for major repairs at one of the rental units at the Richards Hart Estate, but only minor repairs were needed and the cost was relatively low. He reviewed his report contained in the Housing Authority meeting packet. Discussion ensued regarding possible solutions including sale or demolition of the duplex. The possibility of refurbishing the building and using it as an accessory structure to the mansion was also discussed. Any action would take approval of City Council. There was a consensus of the Authority to have Henry Wehrdt take a look at the building and give his opinion regarding renovation or demolition. Alan Feinstein stated that he could assist in relocating the present tenants if necessary. 3. Authorization to hire Swanhorst & Company to perform Housing Authority Audit It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to authorize Swanhorst & Company LLC to conduct the Housing Authority Audit with the understanding that they would not exceed $3,500 for their services. The motion carried 3-0. 4. Purchase of 13 units on West 48th Avenue - Somerset Condominiums It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn to executive session to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and/or instruct negotiators, pursuant to CRS, Section 24-6-402(4)(e). The meeting was adjourned to executive session at 5:22 p.m. The executive session was convened at 5:23 p.m. The executive session was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 6:09 pm It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson that in reference to the purchase of Somerset Condominiums on West 48th Avenue, the Authority not submit a letter of intent and ask Cornerstone HOUSING AUTHORITY January 23,3007 - 2- Realty to continue to look for properties that would be viable for the Housing Authority. The motion carried 3-0. H. OTHER There was no other business to come before the Authority. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 p.m. The motion carried 3-0. The next meeting will be held on 2-27-07. ~..(L~"~ Cheryl ungardt, Chair V /~ / ~ / / -,,<~ c~ {// .~ Ann Lazzeri, Recording ecretary HOUSING AUTHORITY January 23,3007 - 3 -