Minutes Housing Commission 3 25 08
MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: 25 March 2008
TIlVIE: 4:00 PM
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 West 6~' Street, Suite 312, Dubuque, IA 52001
Commissioner Kapler, following staff assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law, called
the meeting to order at 4:00 pm.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Resident Advisory Board Present:
John Plein Char Eddy Dave Kapler
Jim Holz Judie Root William Helling
Linda Frommelt Dorothy Culberston
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Angie Mozena
David Harris
Janet Walker
Kris Neyen
Sara Davidson
Joleen Patterson
Kara Rusk
John Plein
Review and Certification of Minutes of 22 January 2008 Commission Meeting
Commissioner Eddy moved to approve the minutes. Commissioner Schwedinger seconded. Roll
call. Commissioner Helling abstained. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
None
Old Business
None
New Business
Convene Joint Meeting with Resident Advisory Board -Discussion of PHA Plan
Janet Walker noted the fiscal year beginning date will be changed for the final document. A
public hearing will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at the Housing and Community
Development Department. Sara Davidson, Resident Advisory Board Member, asked if the
waiver for people with disabilities moved them to the top of the waiting list faster. Janet Walker
discussed the local, elderly and disabled preference points. She also discussed how the plan
addresses the preference points as well as the home ownership program. David Harris reported
the City currently has six Section 8 Homeownership participants. Janet stated if anyone wanted
details on the plan, it would be available in the office for public viewing.
Request for Washington Neighborhood Rehab Loan Exceeding Maximum
Joleen Patterson requested that the Housing Commission approve the additional funds for
rehabilitation of 1567 Elm Street in the amount of $26 500. She stated that the current guideline
is $25 000 for rehabilitation and the requested waiver is for an additional $26 500. The City
purchased the property from Elm Street Development I,LC. Commissioner Holz moved to
approve the requested waiver based on the staff's recommendation. Commissioner Root
seconded. Roll Call. Commissioner Kapler abstained. All others present in favor. Motion
passed.
Requested Waiver by Homeowner -Patricia Keys
Joleen Patterson discussed that the homeowner, Patricia Keys, is requesting the City to
subordinate its second mortgage to additional debt in the amount of $ 11 500. She noted that the
City made a loan in November, 2008 and the current balance is $25 500. Joleen stated Patricia
Keys would like to combine the first mortgage of $51 800 and the third mortgage of $11 500.
Joleen explained that the $11 500 was not spent on improvements to the property. The total debt
against the property is $88 000 and the current assessed value is $81 000. A current appraised
value is not available. After discussion, Commissioner Holz moved to table the decision and
requested further information on existing loans and the proposed new loan. Discussion will
continue at the Housing Commission Meeting on April 10, 2008. Commissioner Culbertson
seconded. Roll call. Eight -Yes, Commissioner Eddy - No. Motion passed.
FY2009 Budget Hearing
David stated he would present the FY2009 Budget power point for those commission members
wishing to stay after the meeting.
Adiournment
Commissioner Plein moved to adjourn. Commissioner Eddy seconded. Meeting was adjourned
by acclamation at 4:55 pm. Motion passed by voice vote.
Minutes taken by:
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Kara Rusk
Recording Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
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avid ams
Department Director