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MINUTES
WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
June 26, 2007
ORIGlNAL
The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5 :00 p.m.
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Authority members present:
Cheryl Brungardt
Kent Davis
Kathy Nuanes
Lena Rotola
Janice Thompson
Others attending:
Alan White, Executive Director
Ryan Stachelski, Wheat Ridge Economic
Development Director
Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty
Henry Wehrdt, Construction Manager
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 22, 2007
It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to
approve the minutes of May 22, 2007. The motion passed 4-0 with Kent
Davis abstaining.
D. OFFICERS REPORTS
There were no officers reports.
E. PUBLIC FORUM
There was no one present to address the Authority.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
I. Rebuilding Together
Ryan Stachelski continued a discussion regarding the program Rebuilding
Together. Authority members viewed a video presentation explaining the
program.
Janice Thompson stated that she would like to postpone a decision regarding
participation with Rebuilding Together until repairs at the Parfet property are
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completed. Kathy Nuanes agreed that it is necessary to know what the Parfet
costs are going to be before making a commitment to Rebuilding Together.
Mr. Stachelski agreed that it would be wise to wait. He suggested that in the
meantime Authority members might want to participate in a volunteer project to
see first-hand how the program works.
In response to comments that the program might compete with goals of the
Authority in regard to home ownership, Mr. Stachelski stated that the program
would enable homeowners who are on the verge of losing their homes to retain
ownership.
It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Kent Davis to table
consideration of participation with Rebuilding Together for six months to
assess the Authority's financial situation once repairs are complete on the
Parfet property. The motion passed 3-2 with Lena Rotola and Cheryl
Brungardt voting no.
G. NEW BUSINESS
I. Structural Investigation of 3884-3894 Parfet Street
Larry Nelson and Henry Wehrdt reported on what would be involved in repairs
for the property at 3884-3894 Parfet Street. Authority members were given a
copy of an engineer's report regarding solutions to those repairs.
It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Lena Rotola to give
direction to Henry Wehrdt to obtain two additional bids for repairs at 3884-
3894 Parfet Street. The motion passed 5-0.
H. OTHER
. Larry Nelson reported that a Parkside unit has been acquired due to
foreclosure. Very little refurbishing needs to be done before putting it on the
market. He reported that 4409 Everett Street is under contract. A garage is
being marketed for $10,000.
. Larry Nelson reported on two possibilities for new proj ects. Henry Wehrdt
will estimate rehab costs on these properties and report back to the Authority.
Grant funds could be used for these properties.
. Kathy Nuanes asked Larry Nelson to take a look at a four-plex located at
10890-10860 West 38th Avenue as a possible project for the Housing
Authority.
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. Alan announced his resignation effective July 20,2007. He has accepted a
position with City of Englewood.
I. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Lena Rotola and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn
the meeting at 6:22 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
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Chair, Housing Authority
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Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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