08-19-2008 HRAMHutchinson Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, August 19, 2008, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Casey Stotts called the meeting to order. Members Present: Becky Felling,
LaVonne Hansen and Ruth Kimball. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Lorri Olson.
2. MINUTES OF THE HRA BOARD MEETING ON JULY 15, 2008
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Minutes as written. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
3. FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Ruth Kimball moved to approve the City Center Financials Reports. LaVonne Hansen seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
b. LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Park Towers Financials Reports. Ruth Kimball seconded and
the motion carried unanimously.
4. PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW STREAMLINED PHA PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009
a. Consideration of Resolution 408 -11. Renovation project for Park Towers is a 4 year plan. Currently 11
apartments and laundry room are being renovated. Ruth Kimball moved to approve Resolution 408 -11.
Casey Stotts seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
5. PARK TOWERS
a. Jean Ward informed the Board that several valves needed to be replaced at the cost of $6500. Park
Towers Maintenance Staff will verify need to replace. Ruth Kimball moved to give authorization to
proceed if needed. LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board the bids for window caulking. There are leaks between the
windows and walls. During annual inspections we will inspect for any possible water damage and
repair as necessary. Ruth Kimball moved to approve the bid submitted by Right Way Caulking.
LaVonne Hansen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
c. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board Resolution 408 -12 to Adopt Violence Against Women Act Policy.
This policy formally describes what Park Towers will do should this situation arise. LaVonne Hansen
moved to approve the Resolution 408 -12. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried
unanimously.
d. Jean Ward reviewed with the Board Resolution 408 -13 for a 2.9% increase in the flat rent at Park
Towers. LaVonne Hansen moved to approve Resolution 408 -13. Casey Stotts seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
e. Jean Ward presented a preliminary draft of the 2009 budget.
6. CFUF UPDATE
a. Consideration of Resolution #08 -10 to Approve Revised Non -Prime Loan Underwriting Criteria.
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve Resolution 408 -10. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward presented the Board with additional information on the proposed CFUF application for
energy efficiency rehab. There will be a leverage of $30,000 for energy improvement; there must be
performance measurement and set standard; and income limits will apply. LaVonne moved to approve
the leverage; concept and income limits. Ruth Kimball seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
7. SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
a. Jean Ward presented the Board a modified estimated net proceeds for 1170 Prairie View Drive
showing reduced sales price. LaVonne Hansen made the motion to reduce the sales price to $159,900.
Casey Stotts seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Diane Sorensen gave the Board an update on the showing of the house and also an update on the
Hutchinson housing market.
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c. Ruth Kimball moved to renew the listing agreement with Diane Sorenson. LaVonne Hansen seconded
and the motion carried unanimously.
8. HHPOP
a. Ruth Kimball moved to approve the HHPOP loan 48831 Suzanne Abeln subject to approval of the
Loan Review Committee.
9. OTHER
A. Jean Ward presented information to the Board regarding foreclosures in Hutchinson/McLeod County.
10. ADJOURNMENT
LaVonne Hansen moved for adjournment. Ruth Kimball seconded. Chairman Casey Stotts declared the
meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
Becky Felling, Secretary /Treasurer
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