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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/2004 ORIGINAL CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY Minutes of Meeting December 1,2004 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair DiTullio. B. ROLL CALL Authority Members Present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Jerry DiTullio Kathryn Fulton Kathy Nuanes Others Present: Alan White, Community Development Director Henry Wehrdt, Project Manager Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary c. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kathryn Fulton and seconded by Kathy Nuanes to approve the minutes of July 28, 2004. The motion passed 3-0 with Jerry DiTullio and Cheryl Brungardt abstaining. It was moved by Cheryl Brungardt and seconded by Kathryn Fulton to approve the minutes of September 15,2004. The motion passed 4-0 with Kent Davis 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 12-01-04 - 1 - G. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution 01-2004. Presentation and ADDroval of 2005 Budl!et The 2005 budget was presented for review. As an authority organized by a local government, it is necessary for the Authority to adopt the 2005 budget before December 15,2004. Kent Davis stated that he had not had time to review the budget until the meeting because he didn't receive a packet ahead of time. It was moved by Kathy N uanes and seconded by Kathryn Fulton to accept Resolution No. 01-2004 enacting a budget and appropriation for the year 2005. The motion passed 4-1 with Kent Davis voting no. 2. UDdate on Carnation Square Proiect a. Sale of Units Larry Nelson reported that two units remain to be sold. The last closing occurred in July. He believed this is primarily due to the slow condition of the real estate market. Another factor might be lack of exposure. He suggested that any price reduction for the units should not be considered until after the first ofthe year. Discussion followed. For more exposure, it was suggested that a flyer be included with city employee paychecks and also check into advertising to school and hospital employees. The possibility of offering owner-carry terms with the Authority carrying 20% of the sales price was discussed. Jerry DiTullio will check with the city attorney to see ifthis would be permissible. It was moved by Kathryn Fulton and seconded by Cheryl Brungardt to investigate the possibility of the Housing Authority doing owner- carry fmancing and authorize such financing if approved by the city attorney. The motion passed 4-1 with Kent Davis voting no. b. Drainal!e Issue Henry Wehrdt reported that he has been in contact with the church behind Carnation Square. The church has been experiencing drainage problems since the old wooden fence was replaced with a four-foot concrete retaining wall. The water draining from the church property formerly drained through the fence onto the Carnation Square property. Mr. Wehrdt has contacted PO Construction regarding a solution. This company determined it would be necessary to excavate next to the Housing Authority Minutes 12-01-04 2 retaining wall and create a drainage slope to flow further down the property. It would also be necessary to remove a 4' by 4' piece of concrete and install an underground drainage system. The cost estimate is approximately $4,250.00. Direction was given to Mr. Wehrdt to obtain other bids and notify Authority members bye-mail ofthe results. Mr. Wehrdt will also contact adjacent property owners (the church and the cat hospital) to see if they would be willing to share in the cost of the drainage repair. Part of the problem seems to be a result of recent paving of the church parking lot. 3. UDdate on New Proiect at 45th and Everett Street Henry Wehrdt presented an update on the 45th and Everett Street project and reviewed the bid documents. Bids have been received for tree removal. Graffiti removal is in process. Mr. Wehrdt reported that the Housing Authority was approved for $150,000 in Home Funds pending receipt of a formal application. These funds are to be used upon the identification of another project within a 15- month period. Mr. Wehrdt also reported that the Jefferson County Housing Authority has acquired two parcels ofland that front 32nd and Wadsworth. There is a possibility for a joint effort on this property between the Jeffco Housing Authority and the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority. H. OTHER There was no other business to come before the Authority. I. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of December 22nd was canceled. Future meetings will be scheduled as needed. // Ann Lazzeri, Secre ~ Housing Authority Minutes 12-01-04 3