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LAKEWOOD HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 19, 2003
5:30 P.M.
Call to Order
Members Present: Sandra Maben - Chair
Robert Sandridge - Vice Chair
Minoo Poorteymoor - Resident Commissioner
Joan Smith - Commissioner - excused
Gari Westkott - Commissioner
Staff Present: Tami Fischer - Executive Director
Garnette Hardesty - Administrative Assistant
Bill Lunsford - Development Manager
Sabrina Pierre-Louis - Deputy Director
Kate Sanks - Housing Accountant
Guest: Jackie Saenz - Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
The Chair, Sandra Maben, called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with roll being called by the Administrative Assistant. The Chair stated a Quorum was present.
CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Robert Sandridge that the minutes
of the April 28, 2003 regular meeting be approved. The vote of the Commissioners
was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The motion carried.
Chair, Sandra Maben, noted that the regular meeting of April 28, 2003 of the Lakewood Housing Authority was not published in the newspaper due to error of the Jefferson County Sentinel and Transcript. A letter of apology from the Sentinel dated May 8, 2003 failing to print the public notice April 24, 2003 in the Lakewood Sentinel announcing the Lakewood Housing Authority Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2003 was an oversight on their part.
Sandra requested ratification of all actions taken at the April 28,2003 meeting.
Resolution LHA / 10 / 2003 - Authorizing the issuance, sell and delivery of the Lakewood Housing Authority variable rate demand multifamily housing revenue bonds, Series 2003 A in the amount not to exceed $16,000,000.
Resolution LHA / 11 / 2003 - To enter into a partnership with Fairfield Communities for the redevelopment of Ridgemoor Apartments.
Resolution LHA / 12 / 2003 - To commit to a short-term loan in the amount of $600,000 to Ridgemoor ownership entity for the redevelopment of Ridgemoor Apartments.
A motion to ratify the regular meeting of the Lakewood Housing Authority on April 28, 2003 was made by Robert Sandridge, seconded by Gari Westkott. The vote of the commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
Ratification of the motions and resolutions carried.
HOUSING MANAGER REPORT
Colorado NAHRO Conference
Sabrina Pierre-Louis shared information she received from the Colorado NAHRO Conference in Breckenridge. According to John Carson, HUD Rocky Mountain Regional Director, the Bush Administration's proposal to block grant the Section 8 Program to the States is likely to pass in 2004. He also stated that if the bill does not pass this year it will within the next four years. The Housing Assistance for Needy Families (HANF) proposal or HR1841 is supported by Senator Allard and Governor Owens. The bill jeopardizes the funding currently received ($8,346,451) by the City of Lakewood Housing Authority from HUD and redirects those funds to the State level removing local control of the program.
Sandy Maben suggested that the Housing Authority do a strong communication letter to our local representatives and to the Governor's office.
Tami Fischer stated that the City of Lakewood is very supportive of the Housing Authority and will support them in any way possible.
There was further discussion with the staff and board on the negative impacts HANF would have on Housing Authorities.
Jackie Saenz
Sabrina introduced Jackie Saenz to the board. Jackie is the secretary who replaced Lee Ginn when Lee retired. Jackie will be back up to Garnette for the Housing Authority Board.
Executive Director Report
Tami would like the board to review the Management Agreement and Housing Authority By-Laws and come back with any changes (other than the suggested changes Tami has made) by the next meeting.
Through discussion it was decided that the Lakewood Housing Authority would not have a regular meeting for June 2003 unless business is required.
Colorado Housing NOW Conference and the NAHRO Conference
Sandra Maben would like to get an indication of who would like to attend the Colorado Housing NOW Conference, October 8 through October 10, Wednesday through Friday in Vail, Colorado.
The Annual NAHRO Conference is from October 19 through October 22, Sunday through Wednesday evening in Dallas, Texas.
Information will be dispersed to members as it becomes available.
Development Manager Report
Bill distributed some handouts to the board members for informational purposes on the Belmar Project.
Bill Lunsford is requesting a resolution for a $2,500,000 loan to Continuum Partners for the Belmar Development.
A motion was made by Gari Westkott, seconded by Minoo Poorteymoor that the request for resolution be approved with conditions noted and changed in the resolution. The vote of the Commissioners was as follows:
Sandra Maben :aye
Robert Sandridge :aye
Minoo Poorteymoor :aye
Gari Westkott :aye
The resolution carried.
Development Updates
The board members took a tour of Willow Glen. The construction is ahead of schedule and completion could be in early November.
The Zephyr rehab is coming along quite well.
The closing on Mountain View (Ridgemoor), is scheduled for June 18, 2003.
Habitat for Humanity, Pierce Street Project is well underway. Move in should be in a couple of months.
Other Business
There is no other business of the Lakewood Housing Authority.
Adjournment
The Regular Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of Lakewood was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
Sandra Maben - Chair
Lakewood Housing Authority
Sabrina Pierre-Louis
Deputy Executive Director
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