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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/26/2008WHEAT RIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES August 26, 2008 A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Brungardt at 4:02 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of the Wheat Ridge Municipal Building, 7500 W. 29`h Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. B. ROLL CALL Authority members present: Cheryl Brungardt Kent Davis Kathy Nuanes Lena Rotola Janice Thompson Others present: Sally Payne, Deputy Director Larry Nelson, Cornerstone Realty Henry Wehrdt, Construction Manager Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Kent Davis and seconded by Lena Rotola to approve the minutes of June 24, 2008 with the following clarification on page two under Parfet Property. The last sentence should read as follows: He asked for authorization to reduce the prices on the two remaining Parfet units; the two bedroom unit would be reduced to $169,900 and the four-bedroom unit would be reduced to $199,900. The motion passed 4-0 with Janice Thompson abstaining. D. OFFICERS REPORTS There were no reports. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was no one present to address the Authority. Housing Authority Minutes - 1 - August 26, 2008 F. NEW BUSINESS • Update from Jefferson County School District Sally Payne reported that Jefferson County School District has indicated it plans to counter the offer made by the Housing Authority for the Fruitdale school building. Kathy Nuanes commented that she attended a community meeting in District III on another matter related to 38`x' Avenue issues. During the question and answer period following Council's presentation, two individuals spoke about the Fruitdale building. These two people were opposed to the building being converted to residential use and were in favor of the building being used for the arts. • Termination of IGA between WRIIA and JCHA Jefferson County Housing Authority has informed the Wheat Ridge Housing Authority that it plans to terminate the Intergovernmental Agreement for use of JCHA services. Henry Wehrdt's work load has increased to the point that he can no longer provide assistance to WRHA. He compiled a list of services that he has provided in order to assist WRHA in finding someone else to provide those services in the future. Members of the Housing Authority expressed heartfelt appreciation for Henry Wehrdt's efforts over the past several years in overseeing construction for the successful projects that converted many rental units to home ownership. They also expressed sadness to see him leave. Kathy Nuanes suggested that the Entasis Group be included in the list of those to receive an RFP to provide services to the Housing Authority. • Annual Report Sally Payne reported that the Community Development Director suggested that the Housing Authority consider issuing an annual report. Henry Wehrdt offered to provide samples of annual reports from other housing authorities in the area. Larry Nelson commented that an annual report would be helpful in fundraising. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Larry Nelson reported that the Allison project is nearing completion. An open house will be planned after completion. Housing Authority Minutes -2- August 26, 2008 • Mr. Nelson reported that the four-bedroom Parfet unit is under contract and there is a potential prospect for the two bedroom unit. He also stated that Cornerstone Realty would collect monthly fees and pay the water and insurance for these units. Cornerstone will not charge for this service. H. 1. • In response to a question from Cheryl Brungardt, Henry Wehrdt stated that maintenance costs for the 415` property are negligible. OTHER There was a consensus to change the date of the September meeting to the third Tuesday (September 16). Kathy Nuanes stated that she would be out of town for that meeting. There was also consensus to change the date of the October meeting to the second Tuesday (October 14). Kent Davis stated that he would be out of town for that meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Kathy Nuanes and seconded by Lena Rotola to adjourn the meeting at 4:50 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Cheryl Br gardt- Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary Housing Authority Minutes -3- August 26, 2008