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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/2006 MINUTES OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY November 15, 2006 5:00 p.m. ORIGINAL A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting of the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 5:00 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. B. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Terry Womble Janice Thompson Commissioners absent: Kathy Nuanes Also attending: Alan White, Community Development Director Dick Matthews, Accountant Alan Feinstein, J effco Housing Authority Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - October 24, 2006 It was moved by Terry Womble and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the minutes of October 24, 2006 as presented. The motion carried 4-0. D. OFFICER'S REPORTS There were no officer's reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to address the Authority. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS . Larry Nelson reported that the Ingalls property under consideration by the Authority did not work out. The property owner accepted another offer. HOUSING AUTHORITY November 15, 2006 - 1 - He distributed some "before" photographs provided by Henry Wehrdt on the Parfet property and gave a construction update on the property. He estimated completion in six or eight weeks. Cheryl Brungardt reported that she checked on the availability of trees from Wheat Ridge 2020 for this proj ect. It is too late to plant this year but trees are going to be available in the spring. G. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Resolution 01-2006, Presentation and Approval of 2007 Budget. Budget Dick Matthews reviewed the Housing Authority's 2007 budget. There was no one from the public who wished to comment on the resolution. It was moved by Terry Womble and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve Resolution 01-2006, a resolution enacting a budget and appropriation for the year 2007. The motion carried 4-0. H. OTHER . Alan Feinstein reported that it has become necessary for the Jefferson County Housing Authority to sell a parcel ofland. He spoke with the owner of property on West 48th Avenue who is willing to sell to the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. The owner would use the proceeds of such a sale to buy Jeffco's land. The property available for sale to the Housing Authority consists ofthirteen townhomes and one single family home. Six units are privately owned and would not be available for sale. Wheat Ridge 2020 is aware of the project. Larry Nelson provided photographs of the subject property. There was discussion concerning possible problems arising from rehabilitating the outside of all of the units which would include those that are privately owned. Mr. Feinstein commented that there has not been time to inspect the property or perform any due diligence. It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Janice Thompson to direct the initiation of due diligence on the property located at 6912-40 West 48th Avenue. The motion carried 4-0. HOUSING AUTHORITY November 15, 2006 - 2- I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Terry Womble to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The next Housing Authority meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2006. Ann~R~y HOUSING AUTHORITY November 15, 2006 - 3 -