08-16-2005 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Ian McDonald called the meeting to order. Members Present:
Casey Stotts, Thor Skeie, and Dan Carlson. Staff Present: Jean Ward, and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON JULY 19, 2005
Casey Stotts moved to approve the Minutes as written. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
Casey Stotts moved to approve the Financials. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward presented Park Towers Renovation Change Order #6. Casey Stotts moved to
approve Change Order #6. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Draft 2006 Park Towers Budget.
Jean Ward informed the Board that Cingular Cellular has contacted her about having an
antenna on the roof of Park Towers. Cingular is working on the details. Jean will have
Marc Sebora review the lease. Cingular is hoping to have the antenna in place by January
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5. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board proceeds statement for 425 Maryland Street project.
b. Judy Flemming presented to the Board the Excavation and Building Materials proposals.
Casey Stotts moved to Juul Contracting and UBC proposals contingent to Richard
Buchholz review of the proposals and UBC double- checking that nothing was missed in
their submitted proposal. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. The Board reviewed the purchase agreement to purchase lots 3, 5, & 19, Island View
Heights Sixth Addition. Dan Carlson moved to give $500 in earnest money and to
execute the purchase agreement contingent to the correction of the Vacant Land
Addendum and title review. Casey Stotts seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
d. The Board reviewed the Repayment Agreement with HHI. Thor Skeie moved to execute
the repayment agreement with HHI for the purchase of a lot for the school construction
program. Dan Carlson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
6. ROLLING MEADOWS EAST UPDATE
No loans for this month. It has slowed down a little at Rolling Meadows East.
7. FRANKLIN -GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT UPDATE
a. Consideration of Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -24
Judy Flemming presented to the Board the recommendation from the Loan Review
committee to approve Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -24. Casey Stotts
moved to approve the Franklin -Grove Neighborhood SCDP Loan #8680 -24. Dan Carlson
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
HOME RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM UPDATE
After HQS inspections the owner is in the process of revising the scope of work.
Construction should start by November 2005.
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CITY CENTER 2006 HRA BUDGET AND
APPROVAL TO FORWARD TO CITY COUNCIL
Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the City Center 2006 Budget. Dan Carlson moved to
approve the City Center 2006 Budget and to forward it to the City Council. Casey Stotts
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
10. PUBLIC HEARING 8:00 A.M. REGARDING 2006 PUBLIC HOUSING ANNUAL PLAN
Chairman Ian McDonald opened the meeting at 8 AM. No one from the public attended the
meeting, however Jean did a presentation on the annual plan. Casey Stotts moved to approve
Resolution #05 -10 approving the PHA Plan. Thor Skeie seconded and the motion carried
unanimously. Chairman Ian McDonald closed the meeting.
11. COST OF TERRORISM CLAUSE INCLUDED IN THE HRA'S INSURANCE
Casey Stotts reviewed the HRA's insurance policy. He felt the terrorism clause was not
needed and recommended canceling it.
12. Chairman Ian McDonald reminded the Board that he would be moving out of town in
October, so he felt that a replacement should be considered and the name brought to the next
board meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, Chairman Ian McDonald declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer