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Minutes Housing Com 3 25 03DATE: MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING 25 March 2003 TIME: 4 PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department Office Chairperson Kapler called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. following staff 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 Bill Heliing Staff Present: David Harris Tusdee Blus Joleen Patterson Officer Harper Janet Walker Officer Simpson Public Present: None Introduction of new Commissioner: Joseph Suare--- 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 "Vacancies/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 _och_m 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 logos 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 Sharin,q Heidi Cook Appeal David reviewed his appeal hearing 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 Sharin,q 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 I,~n,~,.,~p~ng 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 i2 month period 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 agenda bv suq,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 ,,~+ _..,.,,~,~,,,, ,~,~ ,...~,,~ beneficial to havea s..~.a,~, .... r~, ...~.-....~."~'~'~+i"'~ It wi!! ~vt,,~ scheduled for April 29, 2003 at 4:00 pm at Dubuque Bank & Trust. Chairperson Kapler will secure a boardroom for this meeting. Dinner will be included. Adiournment There 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 k~aa~se s i~e c t f u l I y submitted Department Director by: