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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/17A. B. Elm R1--" i ' Wheat Ridge Housing Authority Minutes March 28, 2017 CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:22 p.m. by Chair Thompson in the Second Floor Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Authority Members Present: Authority Members Absent Thomas Abbott Tim Fitzgerald Chad Harr Janice Thompson Jennifer Walter Also Present: Kenneth Johnstone, Community Development Director and WRHA Executive Director Tammy Odean, Recording Secretary APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. January 24, 2017 It was moved by Mr. Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr. Harr to approve the minutes of January 24, 2017 as amended. Motion approved 4-0. D. OFFICERS REPORTS Ms. Thompson shared what she saw during her tour of Fruitdale School with Jim Hartman. She and Mr. Johnstone explained that some of the old red brick from the chimney is going to be use to repair other parts of the building. Housing Authority Minutes March 28, 2017 Mr. Johnstone added that he is working on the paperwork for the State Historical Fund Grant and that will help finish off the exterior of the building and windows. He also informed the members about a grant that was received for two auto -charging stations to be installed at the Fruitdale Lofts. E. PUBLIC FORUM There was nobody present from the public to speak. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution 03-2017: Audit Exemption Mr. Johnstone explained that the auditor, Wendy Swanhorst has determined that the WRHA qualifies for an audit exemption for 2016 because neither revenues nor expenditures exceed $750,000. Once the WRHA Members approve and sign the resolution, Ms. Swanhorst will submit the Application for Exemption from Audit on or before March 31, 2017. It was moved by Mr. Fitzgerald and seconded by Mr. Abbott to approve Resolution 03-2017 approving an exemption from audit for the year 2016 for the Wheat Ridge Hosing Authority. Motion passed 4-0. G. OLD BUSINESS 1. Fruitdale School - Update Discussed in Officers Reports H. OTHER There was a discussion about the future of the WRHA. The Members want to know what the role of the WRHA should be. Mr. Fitzgerald would like to focus on lower cost housing. He shared a handout regarding affordable home ownership; and talked about Arvada's mortgage assistance program and how well it is doing. Mr. Johnstone reminded the Members that the Arvada Housing Authority is fully staffed with five employees and their money comes from dedicated CDBG funds; WRHA has to compete for County CDBG funds. He said the Authority could look into CDBG and Home Funds because they are focused on providing affordable units and gap financing assistance. Housing Authority Minutes 2 March 28, 2017 Mr. Abbott also thought it would be important for WRHA to collaborate with another group or developer. Ms. Thompson asked if the Authority could ask City Council for money. Both Mr. Johnstone and Mr. Fitzgerald said it is possible, but there has to be some strategic planning done. Mr. Johnstone explained that a strategic planning session is a good idea but needs to be done in the next few months. This discussion can continue at that time. I. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Abbott and seconded by Mr. Harr to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 p.m. Motion approved 4-0. 5....�Janicc hompson, Cha' Tammy Od • , Recording Secretary Housing Authority Minutes March 28, 2017