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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/22/2007 ORIGINAL MINUTES WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY May 22, 2007 A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Authority members absent: Kent Davis -~~ Also attending: Alan White, Executive Director Ryan Stachelski, Wheat Ridge Economic Development Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kathy Nuanes aud seconded by Lena Rotola to approve the minutes of April 24, 2007 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. D. OFFICER REPORTS There were no officer reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There were no members of the public present to address the Authority. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Larry Nelson reported that an offer was received on Parkside. However, the offer was $8,000 below listed price and the prospective buyer didn't accept a counter offer. . Larry Nelson reported that the situation on the Parfet property is getting worse. Water is still accumulating in the crawl space in spite of trenching and installation of a third sump pump. Mr. Nelson suggested enlisting the services of Martin and Martin engineering firm to perform a phase one Housing Authority Minutes May 22, 2007 -1- evaluation to assess the sitnation and detemtine a solution. The cost of this study would be approximately $1,500 to $2,000. Depending upon the findings, a phase two evaluation would be done which would include geotechnical borings and plans for remediation. Cost of geotechnical borings would be around $1,000. Cost of remediation would depend on the findings. The unit has been pulled from the market and all staging will be removed. It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Lena Rotola that Martin and Martin Engineers be enlisted to evaluate the water situation on Parfet Street and that a cap of $10,000 be set for the evaluations and necessary remediation plans. The motion passed 4-0. . Alan White reported that he spoke with the City Manager regarding the Authority's suggestion for repairing the duplex at the Richards Hart Estate and possibly sharing the cost with the city. The Parks Director indicated that the duplex is not in the best interest oflong term plans for the Richards Hart estate property. There was a consensus of the Authority that this matter be discussed with City Council and the Parks Director at a stndy session to learn what the plans are for this building in order to make a decision as to whether or not funds should be spent to repair the duplex Ryan Stachelski was introduced as the city's Director of Economic Development. He discussed a program called Rebuilding Together which is a national program with the main emphasis of making homes warm, safe and dry. There is a chapter in Denver. He distributed information on the program. The chapter upgraded 32 houses in the Denver metro area last year. Due to the volunteer nature ofthe program, it costs $3,000 to upgrade a house at no cost to a homeowner who meets the qualifications set forth by the program. Market rate for the upgrades would be about $25,000. The work is accomplished in one day. Rebuilding Together provides the organization and leadership in enlisting volunteers to perform the work. He stated that, to this point, cities and housing authorities have not been involved in the program. This could be an outreach to a community that has a large housing stock in need of repair and a large senior community of individuals living on fixed incomes. Corporate and business entities would be involved as sponsors in the volunteer effort. G. NEW BUSINESS There was a consensus to learn more about Rebuilding Together and give further consideration to participating with the organization. Mr. Stachelski Housing Authority Minutes May 22, 2007 -2- will invite the executive director of Rebuilding Together to the next Housing Authority meeting to provide more information to the Authority. H. OTHER There was no other business to come before the Authority. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. The motion passed 4-0. The next meeting will be held June 26, 2007. ~d~ a.~.,.;, Ann Lazzeri, Secret yV Housing Authority Minutes May 22, 2007 -3-