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MINUTES
May 24, 2011
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CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair BRUNGARDT at 4:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat
Ridge, Colorado.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
Authority Members Present:
Cheryl Brungardt
Joseph DeMott
Janice Thompson
Katie Vanderveen
Authority Members Absent:
Staff Members Present:
Kathy Nuanes
Sally Payne, Deputy Director
Dick Matthews, WRHA Accountant
Betty Maybin, Cornerstone Realty
Ann Lazzeri, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — April 22 and April 26, 2011
It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Katie Vanderveen to
approve the minutes of April 22, 2011 as presented. The motion carried 4 -0.
It was moved by Katie Vanderveen and seconded by Janice Thompson to
approve the minutes of April 26, 2011 as presented. The motion carried 4 -0.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation of WRHA Balance Sheet
Dick Matthews reviewed the Housing Authority's balance sheet.
B. Maintenance of single family homes
Sally Payne reported that a service request was received on the property at
4330 Upham regarding the condition of the yard and an unlicensed vehicle
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on the property. The service request was followed up with Jefferson
County Housing Authority (JCHA). Henry Wehrdt of JCHA contacted
the tenants who have since put a cover on the unlicensed vehicle and
removed some of the trash and debris.
Bid documents have been released and are due May 31, 2011 for work on
the High Court property.
C. Update on Fruitdale School
Sally Payne reported that Weston & Associates who are working on
development of the 44` and Wadsworth urban renewal site conducts an
annual employee clean -up program. They have chosen the Fruitdale
School building clean-up as this year's project. Two developers have
expressed interest in touring the building when clean-up is complete. The
Temple Buell Foundation has expressed interest in the building only if the
use is focused on youth development.
The Historical Society and preservation architects have been contacted.
Sally Payne has also talked with the archivist for Jeffco Schools to obtain
historical documentation on the building.
D. WRHA brochure
Sally Payne asked for feedback from the Authority regarding information
to be contained in a brochure for WRHA. A logo for the Housing
Authority was also discussed.
E. Emailing packet materials to Board members
A suggestion was made at a previous meeting to send packet materials via
email rather than having them delivered to members' homes.
Sally Payne reported that WRHA bylaws state material for special
meetings must be delivered. However, there is no restriction on material
for regular meetings.
It was moved by Katie Vanderveen and seconded by Joseph DeMott
that Housing Authority meeting packets be sent to members via e-
mail. The motion carried 4 -0.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Cheryl Brungardt reported that a bid was placed on a home at 5610 West 36
Place. The bid was accepted in the amount of $134,000. Eric Stevens did a
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walk - through to estimate rehab costs. The $5,000 Wells Fargo grant awarded to
the Housing Authority can be used on this project.
It was moved by Joe DeMott and seconded by Janice Thompson to direct
Cornerstone Realty to complete the sale at 5610 West 36 Place. The motion
carried 4 -0.
It was moved by Joseph DeMott and seconded by Janice Thompson that,
following the closing on 5610 West 36 Place, direction be given to Eric
Stevens to do a complete cost analysis for rehab on the property located at
5610 West 36 Place. The motion carried 4 -0.
6. OTHER
There was no other business to come before the Authority.
7. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Joseph DeMott to
adjourn the meeting at 5:23 p.m. The motion carried 4 -0.
Cheryl ungardt, CI air
Ann Lazzeri, Secretary
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