11-15-2011 HRAMI ARA
Hutchinson Housing &
Redevelopment Authority
Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7:00 AM
Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Becky Felling called the meeting to order. Members Present: Bill
Arndt, LaVonne Hansen, LouAnn Holmquist, and Joel Kraft. Staff Present: Jean Ward and Judy
Flemming.
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 18, 2011
LaVonne Hansen moved to approve the Minutes of the regular board meeting as written. Bill Arndt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS
a. Bill Arndt moved to approve the City Center General Fund payments for checks 7976 to 7989 for
$21,503.89 and consideration of YTD November 2011 City Center Financial Statements. Joel
Kraft seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. LouAnn Holmquist moved to approve the Park Towers payments of $39,455.05 for checks 11745
to 11778 and consideration of Park Towers September 2011 Financial Statements. Joel Kraft
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
4. PARK TOWERS UPDATE
a. Joel Kraft moved to approve the LSS Senior Nutrition Program Site Use Agreement for 2012.
LaVonne seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Jean Ward reviewed the Occupancy Summary Report with the Board. Occupancy is at 98% which
is the yearend goal. A notice to vacate has been issued to a resident that has not paid all the
security deposit and has not paid November rent.
c. Jean Ward reviewed the status of carpet replacement project with the Board. The community
room carpet is done and the top three floors' corridors will be next.
d. Jean Ward updated the Board on the unit blind project cost projected under $25,000 not including
installation. Installation by Park Towers' maintenance throughout 2012 as time allows.
e. Jean Ward updated the Board on the status of Resident recertifications. 2012 Social Security
increase is 3.6% and Medicare Part B is set at $99.90 per month. Recertifications will be done by
the end of November so the new rent amount can be given to the residents in December.
5. SCDP PROJECT UPDATE
Judy Flemming updated the Board on the status of the waiting list for the next SCDP project. We still
need more applicants.
6. UPDATE ON 400 LYNN ROAD
The kids are working hard to get the home ready to be enclosed by Thanksgiving.
7. DONATION OF BARE LOT 587 FRANKLIN STREET UPDATE
Daryl Lundin, the construction program instructor is interested in adding another class to the program.
Jean Ward review with the Board the presentation call Geometry in Construction. The Board liked
the idea and is willing to support the idea.
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The Board would like to see if there is a Veteran that may be in need of a home that is wheelchair
accessible and possibly work together with them & the School Construction Program to build the
home at 587 Franklin Street.
8. OTHER-FYI
2011 Foreclosure Update.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Bill Arndt moved to adjourn and LaVonne Hansen seconded. There being no other business,
Chairman Becky Felling declared the meeting adjourned.
Recorded by Jean Ward, HRA Executive Director
LaVonne Hansen, Secretary /Treasurer
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