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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/2006 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of Special Meeting June 12, 2006 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:51 a.m. by Chair Brungardt. B. ROLL CALL Authority Members Present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Janice Thompson Authority Members Absent: Kathy Nuanes Terry Womble Others Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Henry Wehrdt, Project Manager C. NEW BUSINESS . Authorization to Purchase llrollerty at 3884-94 Parfet Street Larry Nelson of Cornerstone Realty presented a proposal to purchase property located at 3884-94 Parfet Street. Henry Wehrdt has inspected the property in regard to needed renovations. An offer of$237,000 was made on this duplex and it is necessary for the Housing Authority to either approve or deny this offer today. With all anticipated renovations, the estimated total budget would be $352,000. The two bedroom, one bath, ranch unit could probably be sold for $175,000 and the four-bedroom, two-bath unit for $200,000. Each unit has a one-car garage. Cheryl Brungardt commented that she was excited about the project and it would improve the entire neighborhood. It has been very difficult to find a duplex that is affordable for renovation. Kent Davis expressed concern about possible mold and, also, whether this project could make a return of 5% which he considered to be reasonable. He would also like more time to consider this project. Housing Authority Minutes 06-12-06 - 1- Janice Thompson stated that she thought this was a good project. rfmold becomes a problem she suggested eliminating air conditioning costs to be used for mold abatement. Henry Wehrdt commented that the $250,000 in Jefferson County Home Funds must be dedicated before the end of the year. He was not sure if these funds could be used for purchase of this property. It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt to authorize the Housing Authority to purchase property located at 3884-94 Parfet Street for $237,000 with a contingency that ifthere are additional costs for mold abatement the Authority consider what improvements could be deleted to meet the cost of mold abatement and still have a 1.98% profit. The motion passed 2-1 with Kent Davis voting no. D. OTHER . There was a consensus to change Housing Authority meetings to the 4th Tuesday of the month during the sununer months of June, July, and August. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 a.m. U~C~~ Cheryl B ngardt, Chai Ann~~~ Housing Authority Minutes 06-12-06 2