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LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
ANNUAL MEETING
JANUARY 27, 2003
5:30 P.M.
Members Present: Sandra Maben - Chair
Robert Sandridge - Vice Chair
Joan Smith - Commissioner
Gari Westkott - Commissioner
Staff Present: Tami Fischer, Executive Director
Garnette Hardesty, Administrative Assistant
Bill Lunsford - Development Manager
Sabrina Pierre-Louis - Housing Manager
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Sandra Maben, called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. with roll being called by the Administrative Assistant. The Chair stated a Quorum was present.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
Changes to the agenda as stated.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Robert Sandridge that the minutes
of the December 6, 2002 meeting be approved. The vote of the Commissioners was
as follows:
Sandra Maben: : aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :absent for vote
Gari Westkott :aye
The motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Steve Burkholder requested a few moments to address the Housing Authority. The Mayor personally wanted to say, "Thank you", on behalf of City Council and himself for all the positive things the Housing Authority has done in the past couple of years.
The Mayor acknowledged the Housing Authority's efforts in meeting so many of the needs within the community and the clients of the Housing Authority and affordable housing. Steve, City Council and the Metro Mayor's Caucus are very proud of all staff and the board in being involved in affordable housing within the Metro Denver area.
Mayor Burkholder also noted that the Lakewood Housing Authorities' reputation around the Denver Metro area is very, very high beginning with the Board and the staff.
The Mayor acknowledged a big thank you to the Housing Authority for stepping up to the plate on the MLK (Martin Luther King) scholarships. The dollars for these scholarships go such a long way at Red Rocks Community College.
Joan Smith explained that a student must have six semester credit hours in order to be eligible for PAL funding.
Mayor Steve Burkholder is very excited about the groundbreaking ceremonies with Habitat for Humanity and the Housing Authority. He would like to see the Housing Authority expand into Wards 3 and 4 and appreciates the board thinking, "Outside the Box".
Sandy Maben stated that the Housing Authority appreciates the partnership with the City of Lakewood.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Election of Officers for the Lakewood Housing Authority Board for 2003
Sandy Maben stated she would like to have the election of officers as part of the Retreat discussions in December for upcoming years, so it doesn't catch the board by surprise.
A request for resolution was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Robert Sandridge that Sandra Maben takes the seat as Chairperson of the Lakewood Housing Authority for the year 2003. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
A request for resolution was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Sandra Maben that Robert Sandridge continues as Vice-Chairperson of the Lakewood Housing Authority for the year 2003. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Presentation by Linda Reynolds and Jen Eby on the Community Development Five-Year Block Grant (CDBG) 2003-2007 and 2003 One-Year Action Plan
Linda and Jen presented the CDBG Five-Year Plan and the One-Year Action Plan to the Board.
There was discussion of the Plan.
Linda Reynolds requested a resolution of support to approve the plan for the presentation to City Council.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Robert Sandridge that the request for resolution of support be approved as stated. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben: :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Miscellaneous
Sabrina Pierre-Louis noted to the Board that Lee Ginn retired on January 10, 2003 after 20 years with the Housing Authority.
Sabrina shared an article from the Lakewood Sentinel regarding the Arvada Housing Authority being a high performing agency.
LHA has been a high performer under SEMAP since the system came into being. The LHA has had perfect scores of 100% for the past nine years. Sabrina informed the board of the costs involved in maintaining the "high performing status" and asked the board to consider whether or not the scores can justify the costs to maintain those scores. Sabrina assured the board that the Housing Authority operates very well and probably will continue to be a high performer. Sabrina gave examples of situations to the board to better clarify. Further discussions took place between staff and board.
The Board recommended that some of these extra costs be put in writing as examples to be presented to City Council should they have any questions.
Some discussion took place on the topics scheduled for the 2003 NAHRO Legislative Conference.
Sandy would like to receive a copy of the NAHRO Monitor on a regular basis. Copies will be available to the board members through the board packets.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
Sabrina gave an update to board on Newland Square.
Revenue and Investments Reports
There was some discussion on the reports.
PHAS and SEMAP
Request for resolution to approve and adopt the Revised Fiscal Year 2002 Internal Budget for Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing Programs
Sabrina Pierre-Louis requested a resolution to approve and adopt the Revised Fiscal Year 2002 Internal Budget for Housing Choice Vouchers and Public Housing Programs.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Joan Smith that the request for resolution be approved as stated. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
NAHRO Legislative Conference in March - Washington, DC
Joan Smith expressed her desire to attend the conference. Joan would like to converse with HUD on the new University Partnership Projects. No one from staff will be attending this year. Joan will be going to the conference.
Miscellaneous
Tami gave the board an update on Wal-Mart and other businesses and projects throughout the City.
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER REPORT
Ratification of the Phone Resolution
Bill Lunsford requested a ratification of the phone resolution to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds for the Mountain View Village Apartments project.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Joan Smith to ratify the resolution
as stated. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Joan Smith :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Bill gave a quick update on Willow Glen and the closing date.
OTHER BUSINESS
Bob Sandridge asked Sabrina if there was going to be a contingency plan in place this summer due to the probability of water restrictions. Nothing has been done at this time. Some additional discussion took place.
ADJOURNMENT
The Annual Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Sandra Maben, Chair
Lakewood Housing Authority
Sabrina Pierre-Louis
Deputy Executive Director
Lakewood Housing Authority
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