HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/13Minutes of Meeting
February 26, 2013
The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair DeMott in the City Council
Chambers of the Municipal Building, 7500 West 29 Avenue, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
I
Authority Members Present: Cheryl Brungardt
Janice Thompson
Zachary Urban
Joe DeMott
Authority Members Absent: Gail Miller
It was moved by Zachary Urban and seconded by Janice Thompson to approve the
minutes of January 22, 2013 with the following correction. Strike the dollar amount
for the bid proposal on page 3. Motion passed 4-0.
Housing Authority Minutes
February 26, 2013
V was move1767==rf # an an(t seconcFecTU to amend the
agenda to add presentation of the audit exemption by Wendy Swanhorst and
removal of the tour at 3450 Upham St. Motion passed 4-0.
anumm= �
a) A Resolution Amending the 2012 Budget by Restatement and Enacting A Budget and
Appropriation for the Year 2013.
Mr. Urban asked about the city reimbursement. Mr. Matthews stated this was for staff
time. Ms. Payne stated there was previously 3 staff members included in the
reimbursement. Now only Sally Payne and Kim Waggoner apply to the city
reimbursement.
It was moved by Janice Thompson and seconded by Zachary Urban to amend the
2012 budget by restatement and enacting a budget and appropriation for the year
2013. Motion approved 4-0.
11 My I a
Wendy Swanhorst stated the State Auditor sets the rules for audits for local
governments. You can apply for the exemption if you have less than $500,000 in
revenues or expenses. The property sold on 02/06/13 could affect the numbers of the
budget and the audit. A majority of the Board will need to sign the audit application.
It's due to the state March 3 1.
Ms. Swanhorst and Mr. Matthews will review the audit application and 2013 budget
scheduled on March 26.
Larry Nelson provided the update for the home sales. Mr. Nelson stated there were
multiple offers for 3450 Upham Street. It will close on March 8th.
7910 W. 4• h will be ready in 6 to 8 weeks. It is •DA compliant. It's a large house on
a large lot. There is plenty of assistance available through the Housing Authority,
Colorado Housing Assistance Corporation (CHAC) and Colorado Housing and
Finance Authority (CHFA). Mr. Urban asked if someone without a disability could
purchase the home. Mr. Nelson stated yes but we will market it through Hero
Alliance, Chaffia and Home Access providers.
The contractor signed the bid for 4330 Upham St. There was a wide disparitym tj
price of the proposed permit cost. The permit cost was reassessed. The contractor
chosen was Jo-D Enterprises.
Mr. Urban asked there was a way to identify disabled people who are currently living
in Wheat Ridge and interested in purchasing a home. Mr. Nelson stated a sign won't
I II I# I
I
Imsugglopmg
# SMINIRRA
Sinut; 07.71 UTUT AM; fu g7l wrougn Tne onginal oullaing or Inrougn
the kit en. In addition, there may not be enough space for parking on site to meet
their needs.
signed contract from the state and we can begin working • the construction
documents with SlatterPaull. The documents are scheduled to be completed in
November,
The next application cycle is 04/01. We could apply for construction funds up to
$200,000. The construction grant is a 25% cash match. Other grant funds or
donations can be utilized for the 25%. Generally the construction documents are
owmp4"I
the upcoming cycle.
The construction documents to • developed under the current grant will focus on the
most critical items to preserve the building. The grant we currently have is a matching
grant. The Housing Authority will need to match $11,000.
Does the board want to move forward with the new construction funding grant
application? We could review the preservation plan of the structure assessment
document and pick out some of the critical items to focus on. The next chance for
application, is 10/0 1.
Mr. DeMott stated our legal obligation is to purchase property for housing projects.
We bought the building to save it from destruction. As a board, our discussion should
be whether it is a viable housing project. Grant money should be used for
infrastructure. The bung will need power, plumbing, sewer and water.
Ms. Thompson stated we previously ruled out apartments or condos due to the costs.
We need to decide how much money we can afford to put into it and get a return on
the investment.
should. We could decline the award if we were selected as the recipient.
regarding possibly submitting an application. A decision can be made at the March
meeting.
TVrti. ff1 I Te cons i ion gram
application process if feasible.
ImuggraVAEL011my ��
Ms. Payne indicated this was Ms. Brungardt's last Housing Authority meeting. Her tenn
will be up the first of March. The Mayor appointed Jennifer Walters to the Co Ms.
B t can't be thanked her enough for the last 12 years she has been with the Board
with her tireless energy, time and effort.
Ms. Brungardt thanked everyone for letting her be a part of the Board. She asked the
Board to please honor the confidentiality of the buyers and renters of the Jefferson
County Housing Authority properties.
Ii it i
There was no other business to come before the Authority.
It was moved by Zack Urban and seconded by Janice Thompson to adjourn the
meeting at 5:26 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
Next meeting will be March 26, 2013.
... ... .......... )
Joseph DeMott, Chair
rig
I I