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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-01 EHA MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Regular Meeting August 1, 2007 The Regular Meeting of the Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners was called to order at 2:40 p .m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 3460 South Sherman Street, Suite 203, Englewood, Colorado, 80113, by Vice Chair, Rodger Hara. II. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Also Present: Rodger Hara, Vice Chair Ernie Arterburn, Commissioner Beverly Bradshaw, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner James Woodward, Ex Officio C.J. Cullinan, Alternate Shelley Thompson, Chair Jo Davidson, Community Housing Development Corporation(CHDA) Dan Cohrs, President, Developmental Pathways Greg Johnson, Cornerstone Property Management Dawn Shepherd, Executive Director Renee Tullius, Administrative Manager Geula Sherman, Financial Services Manager Daryl Estes, citizen III. PRESCHEDULED VISITORS Jo Davidson introduced herself as executive director of CHDA, Dan Cohrs as President of Developmental Pathways and the CHDA Board, and Greg Johnson as Property Manager of the Presidential Arms Apartments. CHDA is seeking support for their proposed purchase of the 33 unit building, the Presidential Arms Apartments located at highway 285 and S. Washington St. Jo Davidson will also appear before the City Council Monday, August 6th. In response to EHA board members' reservations regarding the income population mix initially proposed, CHDA's current plan proposes that 43 % of the units will be occupied by tenants at 60% AMI, 20% of the units at 30% AMI (these will be reserved for clients of Developmental Pathways, Arapahoe House and Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health) and the remaining units by tenants with incomes of 50% AMI. The purpose of the revised pricing structure is to attract a higher earning resident. CHDA has the ability to do significant renovation without over improving the property. Additional storage and • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting 7-11-2007 V. Nays: Abstained: Absent: None Bradshaw Thompson The Vice Chair declared the motion carried. B. Regular Meeting held July 11, 2007 MOTION COMMISSIONER CARTER MOVED TO ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ENGLEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD JULY 11, 2007. COMMISSIONER ARTERBURN. SECONDED THE MOTION. Ayes : Nays: Arterburn, Carter Bradshaw None Abstained: Hara Absent: Thompson The Vice Chair declared the motion carried . DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Narrative There was a discussion of the Simon Center 301h anniversary celebration. B. Financial Reports Commissioner Hara suggested investigating an alternate credit card company as there were many billing problems with the current company. C. Program Reports There were no questions or discussion. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS, MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS INFORMATION AGENDA A. Ground Breaking Ceremony After discussion the Board members reached a consensus that the ground breaking ceremony for The Terraces on Pennsylvania should be a large event with invitations to 3 • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting the State Representatives, Ken Salazar and Wayne Allard, City Council, County Commissioners, Swedish Hospital, Craig, staff. Tents and chairs could be rented and refreshments should be served. The City may be able to assist with props . Baron Management may assist with the ceremony. Staff will present a plan to the Board for their approval. B. Resolution 13, Amendment to 2007 Consolidated Agency Budget Geula Sherman reviewed the board communication detailing the items affected by the proposed budget amendment. The revenue and expense balances were updated. Public Housing, Simon Center, Normandy and Office building revenues increased . The HUD operating subsidiary, the Section 8 Management and administrative fee did decrease. Utility expenses did increase. Office remodel expenses are to be recorded in. 2007. The remodel was less than the approved amount. An increase in the budgeted exp-ense for The Normandy is recommended to cover renovation of units and the community deck space which will be the basis for higher lease rates. Additional contributions from Simon Center are requested to cover renovations and repairs at the Normandy, the balance of the office building remodel expenses and losses and decreases in revenue associated with the sale of the properties at 3528 and 3532 S. Pennsylvania. These funds will be withdrawn from Simon Center investments . There is not a withdrawal penalty. The Board complimented Geula Sherman on her clear presentation and stated their appreciation of the hours involved in preparing the presentation. MOTION COMMISSIONER BRADSHAW MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 13 AMENDING THE 2007 CONSOLIDATED AGENCY BUDGET. COMMISSIONER ARTERBURN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Nays: Abstained: Absent: Hara, Arterburn, Bradshaw, Carter None None Thompson The Vice Chair declared the motion carried. VII. INFORMATION AGENDA There were no questions of discussi~m . VIII. GENERAL DISCUSSION 4 ' • • • EHA BOC Regular Meeting A. Commissioner's Choice There was no further discussion. B. Director's Choice Dawn Shepherd informed the Board of a report of a bed bug problem on the third floor of Orchard Place. Maintenance staff investigated. Although they did not find evidence of large numbers of bugs they did find several bed bugs and an exterminator was scheduled. C. Council Communication Councilmember Woodward commented on the Simon Center 30 1h anniversary celebration and how much the visiting German representatives from the sister city ofBelm enjoyed their visit. X. ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Hara adjourned the meeting at 4:00pm. Rodger ara, 1 e Chair Englewood Ho s ng Authority Board of Comm· sioners 5 Dawn Shepher , Execu ve Director Englewood Housing Authority Board of Commissioners