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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/2007 ORIGINAL MINUTES WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY August 28, 2007 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5:00 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Others present: Sally Payne, Acting Executive Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Henry Wehrdt, Construction Manager Marcy Emily, Property Manager Vera Murey, 3771 Quail Kay Hunt, 3755 Quail Cameron Schaefer, 3751 Quail Ann Lazzeri, Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to approve the minutes of June 26, 2007. The motion passed 5-0. It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the minutes of the special meeting of July 26, 2007. The motion passed 4-0 with Kent Davis abstaining. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to address the Authority at this time. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Status of Parfet Property Henry Wehrdt reported on the Parfet property. The low bid was submitted by Park Range. When the contractor came to start the job, there was a foot of water in the basement. The origin of the water has Housing Authority Minutes -1- August 28, 2007 not yet been determined. The contractor submitted a change order to approve an increased cost for his staff to wear respirators. He also requested that a hygienist be hired to inspect the property for viability. At this time, there is not a cost estimate for a hygienist's services. Mr. Wehrdt instructed the contractor to stop work until there are some answers about the water issue. G. NEW BUSINESS I. Occupancv Requirements - Quail Square (This item was heard after approval of the minutes) Vera Murey, a member of the Homeowners Association Board for Quail Square stated that one of the owners at Quail Square rented his unit to his niece who would not be considered an immediate member of his family. The niece has since moved and the owner has the unit up for sale. He would like to rent his unit until such time as it is sold. This is not allowed under the covenants. Ms. Murey presented a petition to the Authority requesting clarification of the term "immediate family" in the Declaration of Condominium for Quail Square Condominiums. She also stated that the Board would like to see this requirement applied to all present and future Housing Authority units. It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Lena Rotola to accept the resolution of the Quail Square Condominium Association regarding the defmition of "immediate family" and extend this definition to all existing and future Housing Authority projects. Cheryl Brungardt thanked the residents for bringing this matter to the attention of the Housing Authority. She also recommended that the Housing Authority be responsible for any legal fees that may be incurred by the residents who requested changes to the covenants. 2. Property Acquisitions Jacqueline Pickett, Community Development Director and Melanie Guinan, Project Manager, for Jefferson County were present to explain the process involved to get funds released when a property is in a floodplain. Ms. Pickett explained that the process includes submission of the project to several agencies for approval and notice must be given to the public. Authority members were given a copy of the Floodplain Management policies regarding Relationship to Flood Insurance Purchase Requirements. She estimated that closing on the property under contract to the Housing Authority could take place by October 16. She didn't anticipate any objections from any ofthe agencies or from the public. Housing Authority Minutes -2 - August 28,2007 3. Vacancy - Richards-Hart Estate Duplex There was discussion about the vacant unit in the duplex on the Richards- Hart Estate property. There was a consensus that this item should be discussed with the Parks Department at a City Council study session. Lena Rotola estimated a 2-3 week period to get this item on a study session agenda. Kent Davis suggested that discussion on this matter be postponed until after the study session and there is direction from City Council. H. OTHER . Larry Nelson announced that the repossessed unit at Park Side is under contract for $130,000 which would result in a profit of$17,000. Notices will be placed on Channel 8 about the one remaining unit for sale at Park Side. . Cheryl suggested that the Housing Authority issue a statement encouraging homeowners and renters to join the efforts of the Housing Authority to improve Wheat Ridge by taking care of their properties and mowing their lawns. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next meeting will be held on September 25,2007. ~~ ' A C<. Cheryl B ngardt, Chai (l~J(~ Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Housing Authority Minutes - 3- August 28, 2007