10-16-2007 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Casey Stotts called the meeting to order. Members Present: Becky
Felling, LaVonne Hansen and Joel Kraft. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy Flemming.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
Joel Kraft moved to approve the Minutes as written. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Becky Felling moved to approve the Financials Reports. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the Explanation of 2007 Proration Public Housing Operating
Fund.
4. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the 2006 PHAS Score.
b. Jean Ward reviewed updated the Board on the Park Towers Energy Challenge. The Utility
Commission will be sending a crew to help put in CFL's in each apartment.
c. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the draft proposal to MHFA Preservation of Affordable Rental
Investment Fund for Public Housing. Becky Felling moved to approve the proposal to MHFA
Preservation of Affordable Rental Investment Fund for Public Housing. Joel Kraft seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
d. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the received RFP's for architect services. Joel Kraft moved to
approve Widseth Smith Nolting RFP but to have Jean negotiate the contract to include the addition
of caulking the windows to the project. Becky Felling seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
5. FRANKLIN GROVE EXPANDED REHAB PROJECT UPDATE
Judy Flemming updated the Board on the progress of the program and the neighborhood meeting hold
October 10a'.
6. UPDATE ON THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION HOUSE
Judy Flemming reviewed with the Board the cabinet proposals. Joel Kraft moved to approve the
Hutchinson High School's proposal of $3,900 with change orders for student mistakes. LaVonne
Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
7. UPDATE BY REBECCA BOWERS ON HIGHWAY 7 STUDY
Rebecca Bowers updated the Board on the Highway 7 Study. She also invited the Board to the Open
House at the Event Center on November lst at 6PM.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
a. Low Loss Achievement Award
9. ADJOURNMENT
Becky Felling moved adjourn. Joel Kraft seconded. There being no other business, Chairman Casey
Stotts declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer
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