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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/2005 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of Meeting June 22, 2005 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair DiTullio. B. ROLL CALL Chair DiTullio welcomed Janice Thompson as a member of the Housing Authority. Authority Members Present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Jerry DiTullio Kathy Nuanes Janice Thompson Others Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Henry Wehrdt, Project Manager Wendy Swanhorst, Auditor Dick Matthews, Accountant Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt to approve the minutes of February 23, 2005. The motion passed 3-0 with Janice Thompson and Jerry DiTullio abstaining. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no officer reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one to appear before the Authority. F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Housing Authority Minutes 06-22-05 -1- G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Presentation and acceptance of audit Wendy Swanhorst presented an overview of the Housing Authority audit. It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt to accept the audit and forward it to City Council for review. The motion passed 5-0. 2. Update on Park Side Townhomes Proiect Hemy Wehrdt reported that a variance was granted by the Board of Adjustment to allow construction of five garages. Four garages could have been built without a variance. Bids have been received for the garage construction. Plans have bee!,! submitted for patio enclosures. Completion of the entire project is estimated to take place in late August of mid-September. Jerry DiTullio reported that all graffiti has been removed and arrangements have been made to cut grass and weeds. He also commented that upon completion of this project, the Housing Authority will have converted a total of 32 former rental units to home ownership. H. OTHER . Quail Square - Larry Nelson reported that a unit at Quail Square went into foreclosure and was purchased by the Authority for $118,000. Approximately $1,300 was spent on refurbishing the unit. It is being offered for sale at $132,900 with $5,000 carried by the Authority to be forgiven after a 5-year period. . Neighborhood Revitalization Study - Jerry DiTullio encouraged Authority members to attend the public meeting on the Neighborhood Revitalization Study to be held on June 28. He commented that the study could result in an expanded role for the Housing Authority to provide more opportunities for home ownership. . National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials - Cheryl Brungardt reported on the conference she attended for the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. One of the discussion items concerned shifting money from HOD to the Commerce Department which would result in less funding being available for subsidized rent. This increases the importance of providing assistance to enable people to move from renting to home ownership. Housing Authority Minutes 06-22-05 2 If Cabela's locates in Wheat Ridge, Cheryl will work with them regarding a job fair in conjunction with the city to provide jobs to make it possible for more individuals to consider home ownership. She also made contact with a foundation that gives small grants to homeowners in the energy efficiency area. She proposed a project where, with the help of this foundation, the Authority would help low income homeowners install storm doors. Cheryl Brungardt also commented on "infectious habititis" that occurs when a rundown property is improved and surrounding neighbors are then inspired to improve their properties. She also suggested that thought be given to instituting a program where an award is given to homeowners who have improved their neighborhoods by improving their own property. . 3718 Ames - Alan White reported that the Urban Renewal Authority decided at its last meeting to keep the property on the market at the present listing pnce. I. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. ------ V/ j/Uf/2v /7 0 ~-::;o-y~ Ann Lazzeri, Secretary Housing Authority Minutes 06-22-05 3