Minutes Housing 3 25 03MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
25 Mamh 2003
4 p.m.
Housing and Community Development Department Office
Chairperson Kapler called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners PreSent:
Harry Neustadt
John Plein
Danita Grant
Char Eddy
Jim Holz
Joe Suarez
Dorothy Culbertson
Dave Kapler
Commissioners AbSent: Tom Swift II
Bill Helling
Staff Present:
David Harris
Joleen Patterson
Tusdee Blus
Officer Harper
Janet Walker
Officer Simpson
Public Present: None
Introduction of new Commissioner: Joseph Suarez
Joe was introduced and welcomed to the Commission.
Review and certification of Minutes of 25 February 2003 Commission Meeting
Commissioner Eddy noted correction to the 25 February 2003 minutes in
'~/acancies/Orientation" section, stating that instead of an hour being permitted for this
topic at future meetings, it would be discussed as "time permits". Commissioner Holz
moved to approve the 25 February 2003 Commission meeting minutes as reviewed.
Commissioner Eddy seconded. Roll Call. All preSent in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence/,Public Input
Janet Walker reviewed comments provided by Joellen Reed regarding the PHA Plan.
David Harris noted a letter sent to him from Pam Jochum commending our efforts on
the Washington Street restoration project at Five Points.
Public Hearing
Commissioner Holz moved to open the public hearing. Commissioner Eddy seconded.
Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
No members of the public.were present for comment.
Janet reviewed changes in the PHA Plan. She explained that there are a total of 1,080
assisted households.
Commissioner Holz moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Eddy seconded.
Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Holz moved to approve the PHA Plan. Commissioner Eddy seconded.
Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Old Business
Predatory Lending Policy
Chairperson Kapler presented another version of this policy, modified by Bob
Felderman. Joleen Patterson has created a generic form and will provide a combined
form at the next Commission meeting.
The policy will be presented at the next meetings of the Board of Realtors and
Mortgage Lenders Association. The Realtors meeting is on 17 April 2003. Chairperson
Kapler stated that after these meetings the policy could be presented to the City
Manager.
Analysis: Historic District Rehab Costs
Joleen provided and explained a chart detailing each project that had been done.
There were no additional questions from the Commission.
Joleen also presented the revised signage to be used in promotion of our rehabilitation
projects. Cost will be $372.00 for 6 (both sides); $525.00 for 12 (both sides), All agreed
that both Iogos should appear on the bottom of the sign. Color choices were discussed.
Commissioner Culbertson moved to approve the color Yellow. Commissioner Eddy
seconded. Roll Call. Holtz-nay. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Commissioner Holz moved to approve the quantity of 12. Commissioner Eddy
seconded. Roll Call, All present in favor. Motion passed.
Amendments to Section 8 Program Administration Plan
Janet reviewed the changes, including a new requirement to provide a 30-day notice of
move, rather than the 60-day notice previously required. The Commission had no
questions.
Commissioner Holz moved to approve the amendments. Commissioner Eddy
seconded. Roll Call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharing
Heidi Cook Appeal
David reviewed his appeal headng recommendation regarding the request from Ms.
Cook.
Schedule Stewart Appeal
Commissioner Neustadt volunteered to be the hearing officer to hear Ms. Stewart's
appeal of David's hearing recommendation. Commissioners Plein and Suarez would
like to attend as observers.
Information Sharing
Joleen reported that we are submitting a $250,000 PATH Program application to the
Federal Home Loan Bank for assistance to 25 first time homebuyers.
Commissioner Eddy noted that commitments from lenders are being secured in support
of the application. These include landscaping and painting projects.
Commissioner Holz provided a Housing Trust Fund Committee report and mentioned
the meeting with the Sisters of St. Francis regarding the proposed Roosevelt
Road/affordable housing development. There is neighborhood opposition to the project
and the Sisters had supported this opposition. However, after meeting with the Trust
Fund Committee, the Sisters rescinded their opposition.
Commissioner Neustadt noted Commissioner Tom Swift's irregular attendance at the
Commission Meetings, and that he had not been sworn in. It was suggested that staff
provide an attendance log of the preceding 12 month pedod to determine if his
attendance adheres to policy; and to also send him a letter requesting his intentions.
All Commissioners deemed this to be appropriate.
David mentioned the Julien's Journal article on the Housing Department.
Orientation (moved to end of a.qenda by su.q.qestion of Chairperson Kapler)
5:13 pm Commissioner Eddy departed.
The time allotment for this was discussed, as well as whether to have a separate
meeting instead of adding to scheduled monthly Commission meetings. All determined
it would be beneficial to have a separate meeting. It will be scheduled for Apd129,
2003 at 4:00 pm at Dubuque Bank & Trust. Chairperson Kapler will secure a
boardroom for this meeting. Dinner will be included.
Adioumment
Theirs being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Grant
moved to adjourn. Commissioner Holz seconded. Motion passed by a voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
Tusdee Blus
Housing Department Secretary
Respectfully submitted by:
David Harris
Department Director