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Home My WebLink About1994-12-07 EHA MINUTESL ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting December 7, 1994 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 5:55 p .m. on Wednesday, December 7, 1994, at 3460 South Sherman Street, Suite 101, Englewood, Colorado, 80110, by Chairman Thomas J. Bums. IL ROLLCALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Thomas J. Bums, Chairman Norleen Norden, Vice Chairman Matt Innes, Commissioner Bradley Zieg, Commissioner None* Doug Clark, City Manager, City of Englewood, Colorado Charles H. Simpson, Emerson Culbertson Construction, Inc.; Mary Ann McNeal; Robert Green; and David Owen Tryba, AIA, of David Owen Tryba Architects. Paul Malinowski, Executive Director Mary A. Ryan, Recording Secretary * Commissioner Gulley resigned from her position on the Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners effective November 14, 1994 . The vacant position was not filled as of this meeting. ID. STUDY SESSION City Manager Doug Clark was present to discuss housing issues in the City of Englewood. The pros and cons of different types of housing construction were discussed . The different housing markets and types of housing within the city were discussed as to the future of housing in Englewood. The interdependency of economic development and housing within the city were discussed. Discussion also concerned the future of Cinderella City and possible site development and costs of such development. Executive Director Malinowski asked City Manager Clark what role he saw for the EHA in helping to fill the housing and economic development goals of the city. Low and moderate EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 income housing and tax incentives were discussed in regard to new housing development in Englewood. Further discussion concerned City Manager Clark's thoughts on research done into the number of apartments versus single-family residences and the ages of the residents of Englewood. City Manager Clark expressed his feelings that looking at other "inner-ring" developments where older cities were redeveloping would be helpful to determine what has been done and what vision could be used for Englewood. The Board thanked City Manager Clark for his attendance at the meeting. IV. MINUTES Regular Meeting held October 19, 1994. MOTION VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 19, 1994, AS PRESENTED. COMMISSIONER ZIEG SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None Abstained: None Absent: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. V. PRE-SCHEDULED VISITORS Charles Simpson ofEmerson Culbertson Construction, Inc.; Bob Green; David Owen Tryba, AIA, of David Owen Tryba Architects; and Mary Ann McNeal were present during this portion of the agenda to discuss a real estate matter. This was discussed in executive session later in the meeting but these Minutes will reflect the order of the agenda. 2 c:lwinword6\rninutcs\EH 120794 e EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS A REAL ESTATE MATIER. COMMISSIONER INNES SECONDED THE MOTION . . Ayes: Bums, Norden, Innes, Zieg Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. MOTION CHAIRMAN BURNS MOVED TBA T THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY ("EHA") BOARD OF C01\1MISSIONERS INSTRUCT THE , DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (THE "COMPANY") TO DRAFr A LETTER OF INTENT FOR REVIEW BY THE EHA AND THE EBA'S LEGAL COUNSEL IN ORDER TO FORM A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE EHA USING THE GUIDELINES AS SET FORTH IN THE PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL PRESENTED BY THE COMPANY. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Bums, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Narrative Report Simon Center refinance was discussed regarding the information contained in legal counsel's letter dated November 16, 1994 on this subject. B. Program Reports Briefly noted. c:lwinworJ6\minutcs1EI 1120794 3 EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Ratification of telephone poll conducted November 28 and 29 regarding adopting Resolution 6, Series of 1994, approving EHA Revised Operating Budget for Low-Rent Public Housing Program for FY ending December 31, 1994. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO RATIFY THE TELEPHONE POLL OF NOVEMBER 28 AND 29 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 6, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY REVISED OPERATING BUDGET FOR LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1994. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. B. Adoption of Resolution No. 7, Series of 1994, authorizing the write-off ofuncollectible tenant accounts receivable for the Low Rent Public Housing Program. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 7, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE WRITE OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE TENANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE LOW RENT PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $504.29. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 4 c :lwinword6\minutes\EH 12 0794 EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 C. Adoption of Resolution No . 8, Series of 1994, authorizing the write-off ofuncollectible tenant accounts receivable for the Section 8 New Construction (Simon Center) Program. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 8, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE WRITE OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE TENANT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FOR THE SECTION 8 NEW CONSTRUCTION (SIMON CENTER) PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $343. 72. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. D . Adoption of Resolution No . 9, Series of 1994, to write off stale-dated checks. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 9, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE WRITE OFF OF STALE-DATED CHECKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,460.46. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 5 c:\winword6\minutes\EH 120794 EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 E . Ratification of telephone poll of November 14, 1994 to Adopt Resolution No. 10, Series of 1994 , authorizing write-off of loans to WHERE. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO RATIFY THE TELEPHONE POLL OF NOVEMBER . 14, 1994 AND ADOPT RESOLUTION 10, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE WRITE OFF OF REHAB LOANS MADE TO WHERE IN THE AMOUNTS OF $369,717.50, $50,000.00, AND $160,579.00 DATED JUNE 29, 1990, APRIL 2, 1991, AND AUGUST 20, 1992, RESPECTIVELY. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. F. Adoption of Resolution No. 11, Series of 1994, approving agency consolidated budget for Fiscal Year ending December 31, 1995. Discussion ensued regarding Simon Center and the expenditures which come out of that fund . Notes of Significance were discussed briefly regarding Public Housing and CIAP (£omprehensive .Improvement Assistance frogram) Funds for capital improvements and deferred maintenance items . Executive Director Malinowski stated that he would propose hiring a consultant to help apply for the CIAP funds . EID Malinowski stated that for the January or February 1995 study session he would like to have each of the Housing Managers come to the Board meeting and give a presentation on new HUD regulations as they affect their program. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 11, SERIES OF 1994, APPROVING THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY (AGENCY) CONSOLIDATED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995 . VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 6 c:\winword6\minutcs\EH 120794 e EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 G . Renewal of management contract with Englewood Housing Development Corporation. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO APPROVE EXECUTION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE ENGLEWOOD · HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR 1995 UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDIDONS AS THE CURRENT CONTRACT. COMMISSIONER INNES SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. H. Approval of contract for Family Self-Sufficiency case management services. MOTION COMMISSIONER ZIEG MOVED TO APPROVE ENTERING INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ARAPAHOE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DIVISION FOR FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. COMMISSIONER INNES SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. 7 c :\winword6\minutes\EH 120794 EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 I . Authorization to redeem Loan No. 211 of the Housing Rehab Program. Discussion ensued regarding a plan for the house if the EHA does redeem the property. EID Malinowski stated that the homeowner was trying to refinance the property and it really depended on whether or not this happened. EID Malinowski stated it did appear that there was sufficient equity in the property for redemption and the property appeared to be in reasonably good condition from the outside. MOTION COMMISSIONER INNES MOVED TO FILE AN INTENT TO REDEEM WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE'S OFFICE FOR THE PROPERTY wmcH SECURES REHAB LOAN NO. 211. VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. VIII. FINANCIAL REPORTS Noted with brief discussion. IX. CONSENT AGENDA Nothing presented for discussion. X. GENERAL DISCUSSION A. Commissioners' Choice Nothing presented for discussion B . Director's Choice Nothing presented for discussion 8 c :\winword6\minutcs\EH 120794 .. EHA BOC Regular Meeting 12/07/94 XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION VICE CHAIRMAN NORDEN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD · DECEMBER 7, 1994, AT 10:10 P.M. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Burns, Norden, Innes, Zieg None None None The Chairman declared the motion carried. / . /~ >l L, i ·p ,/..,,~0 c~,.--- Mary A. Ryan, Recording Secretary 9 c:lwinword6\minutcs\EH 120794