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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-06 EHA MINUTES... • • • I. CALL TO ORDER ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting November 6, 2002 The Regular Meeting of the Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at 3460 South Sherman Street, Suite 101, Englewood, Colorado, 80110, by Chairman Debi Medlock. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: III. STUDY SESSION Nothing presented. IV. MINUTES Debi Medlock, Chair Norleen Norden, Vice Chair Don Bobeda, Commissioner Beverly Bradshaw, Ex Officio Shawn Leonard, Commissioner Ed Sanborn, Commissioner none Cheryl St. Clair, Executive Director Jo Hamit, Administrative Manager Geula Sherman, Financial Services Manager A. Regular Meeting held September 4, 2002 . MOTION COMMISSIONER NORDEN MOVED TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 AS WRITTEN. COMMISSIONER SANBORN SECONDED THE MOTION . • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 11-06-02 Ayes: Medlock, Norden, Sanborn Nays: None Abstained: Bobeda, Leonard Absent: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. B. Regular Meeting held October 2, 2002. MOTION COMMISSIONER LEONARD MOVED TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD OCTOBER 2, 2002 AS WRITTEN. COMMISSIONER SANBORN SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes: Bobeda, Leonard, Norden, Sanborn Nays: None Abstained: Medlock Absent: None The Chairman declared the motion carried. V. PRESCHEDULED VISITORS EID St. Clair introduced Prescheduled Visitor Elisabeth Borden, an assisted living consultant, who was present to discuss the· feasibility of an assisted living project. EID St. Clair stated that Board members have toured several assisted living facilities in the past year, and are now at the stage where they want to explore the pros and cons of such a project. Ms. Borden stated that she has worked with various non-profit groups since the mid-80's on assisted living projects-everything from market studies to full-blown projects. During the last several years, the Denver metro community has built numerous assisted living facilities-most of them market rate, and there has been little new construction activity recently. Ms. Borden pointed out that it costs Medicaid approximately $1,550 per month to keep a person in assisted living and $3,000 to keep a person in a nursing home. She distributed a packet of information from a workshop she chaired at a recent Colorado NARRO conference that includes summaries from three Colorado housing authorities which have either developed or are in the process of developing assisted living centers, as well as a list of resources for assisted living. Ms. Borden also provided a booklet with several models showing how to add assisted living to existing subsidized housing. She does not know of any housing authorities in Colorado who have converted any subsidized units to assisted living, although there are places in Florida and other parts of the country that have done them. Ms. Borden explained that in Colorado, the state defines the minimum of services that must be 2 .. • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 11-06-02 provided to engage in assisted living (e.g., three meals per day, laundry, activity program , on- site staff 24 hours per day). Facilities may provide more services than the minimum, depending on their individual philosophies. She stated that some level of personal care is common in most facilities . Ms. Borden said that in the current economy and location, it may be more practical and cost-efficient to consider building a new independent living building and do modifications to an existing building. She suggested that staff check with representatives at the Colorado Department of Health to determine what modifications would be required the license one of the existing buildings for assisted living. Ms. Borden stated that she ·knows of a special grant program designed for non-profits organizations to convert independent living facilities to assisted living facilities. Commissioner Bobeda asked about the facility that has a daycare center. Ms. Borden said the only one she knows of is Boulder Manor, which is a nursing home. She said it is a good concept because it increases the quality oflife for all parties involved and helps with staffing problems. EID St. Clair thanked Ms. Borden for her insights and suggestions. EID St. Clair suggested to the Board that staff investigate the feasibility of modifying one of the buildings for conversion of some units to assisted living. Commissioner Norden stated that we need to assess who our audience is, and whether a facility would need to be Medicaid-eligible. • VI. DIRECTOR'S REPORT • A. Narrative Report 1. Orchard Place: EID St. Clair stated that the biggest issue at Orchard Place was the possible moving of the bus stop on Girard A venue. She stated that the Orchard Place residents are trying to get a recommendation the R TD to reconsider moving the stop from Girard to Hampden. Commissioner Bradshaw said the issue was raised by the City Manager at Monday's study session, and that RTD had not changed the route. It is her understanding that RTD will not make any changes until they hold a public meeting in March. Commissioner Bradshaw added that Council insisted that the public meeting be held at either the Malley Center or Orchard Place. The Activities Committee held a Halloween Party and a Craft Fair in late October. 2. Simon Center: The concrete work on the south patio is finished and looks good. Staff has ordered mailboxes that will accommodate large packages, which will assist residents in getting their packages in a timely manner. The mailboxes will be installed in the lobby along the north wall in Simon Center. Mailboxes will also be installed in Orchard Place in the community room. 3 • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 11-06-02 3. Public Housing Family Duplexes: Nothing new to report on the family duplex units. 4. Waiting List: Nothing new to report on the waiting lists. 5. Section 8 Existing: Leasing continues at a steady rate . The agency received its SEMAP scores from HUD and received a 96%, up from 78%. 6. Normandy: Nothing new to report on the Normandy . 7. Off-Site properties: Nothing new to report. 8. Administrative Nothing new to report. 9. Agency Goals and Strategic Plan: The new SEMAP rating has been added to the agency's accomplishments. B. Financial Reports The Simon Center funding was received in September, and the added revenue will be reflected in next month's reports. A. Program Reports F/S/M Sherman stated that staff added a line item on the reports to show the number of units leased in Arapahoe County. She pointed out that the agency has a verbal agreement with Arapahoe County to lease a maximum of 30% of the agency's total units in the area, and ERA is currently at 15%. EID St. Clair added that Arapahoe County is 4 ', • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 11-06-02 currently drafting the agreement, which is likely to presented to the Board next month for approval. VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS, MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Nothing presented. VIII. INFORMATION AGENDA A. Visuals of the completed Simon Center patio on the south end of the building were noted . Commissioner Medlock asked if there was any news on the bids for the wall surround for the patio. EID St. Clair stated that staff is currently getting bids from vendors, and that she brought back some information from the Seattle NARRO conference from vendors at the conference for staff to investigate. Once the cost is assessed, the options will be presented to the residents in the Spring. IX. GENERAL DISCUSSION A. Commissioner's Choice Commissioner Sanborn asked about getting a list of new residents at Simon Center. He said he hasn't received anything lately. He also expressed on interest in getting this information from Orchard Place as well. He would like to try to get them involved in activities in the building. EID St. Clair said she will look in to it, and make sure she is getting the names. Commissioner Norden stated that she attended a session at the Seattle NARRO conference related to a congressional bill addressing Section 8 administration fees and how it could impact agencies. She is concerned about the fact that it could reduce the amount agencies receive for their Section 8 programs. She suggested that staff may want to get a handle on this while in the budget process. Commissioner Leonard reported that he enjoyed the Seattle conference as well. He stated that it was his impression that many commissioners attended the conference. Commissioner Medlock asked if the training schedule was out yet for next year. EID St. Clair said she believes it is out for half of the year, and she will pass that information on. Commissioner Medlock also asked for suggestions for the survey for the director's review process. B. Director's Choice Nothing presented . 5 • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 11-06-02 C. City Council Communication Commissioner Bradshaw reported that the Salvation Anny building on Floyd Avenue just west of Broadway is slated to become a steak house and pool hall. She said there is a lot of activity, but nothing that she can talk publicly about. The new building under construction on Highway 285 will house the Cold Stone Creamery, Payless Shoes and Lamar's Doughnuts. X. EXECUTIVE SESSION Nothing presented. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION COMMISSIONER LEONARD MOVED TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2002 AT 6:50 P.M. COMMISSIONER NORDEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED . ,-· Debi Medlock, Chair ~~- Cheryl St. Clair, Executive Director 6