Minutes Housing Comm. 2 22 05
MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
February 22, 2005
4:00 p.m.
Housing and Community Development Department
1805 Central Avenue I Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Quorum was not met in order to call the meeting to order. The following Commissioners
were present: Kapler; Helling; Neustadt; Eddy; Mozena.
Status - Section 8 Funding Issues
David Harris gave a brief overview of the cuts staff has implemented in order to make
up for the shortfall for FY05. Among them are: training budget cut 213; no vehicle will
be purchased; and portable admin fees will be eliminated.
David distributed an article from the Des Moines Register regarding different ways the
Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency is dealing with these issues.
Janet Walker stated that the Resident Advisory Board will be meeting in the next couple
of weeks and invited Commissioners to attend. She stated that tenants are not pleased
with the changes; however some landlords are willing to negotiate rents if they have
good tenants.
Review of 2006-2010 Consolidated Plan
Aggie Tauke gave a brief update on the Consolidated Plan. She outlined the proposed
themes, goals, objectives and outcomes. She stated that the Annual Action Plan is
actually the CDBG budget for 2005-2006.
Staff then gave the Commission a preview of the Budget Presentation. Aggie stated
that the COBG funding has been reduced by $82,269 for FY05. She stated that this
figure may continue to decrease due to federal funding reductions.
Commissioner Schwendinger arrived at 4:50 p.m.
Chairperson Kapler called the meeting to order at 4:55 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Dave Kapler Harry Neustadt Angie Mozena
Char Eddy Bill Helling Dorothy Culbertson
Dorothy Schwendinger, OSF
Commissioners Absent: John Plein Danita Grant Jim Holz
Staff Present: David Harris Kris Neyen Janet Walker
Joleen Patterson Aggie Tauke Cpt. Scott Simpson
Public Present: Julie LeClere Ann Jenkins
Certification of Minutes: January 26. 2005. Housina Commission Meetina
Commissioner Schwendinger moved to approve the January 26, 2005, as submitted.
Commissioner Eddy seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
None.
New Business
Request for Approval of Homeowner Loan Exceeding Guidelines
Chairperson Kapler reviewed the memo drafted by David Harris summarizing the
special exceptions, which were: loan amount exceeding guidelines by $17,000 (for a
duplex); owner has only SSI and this rental (1 3-bedroom) as means of income; no
proof that owner can do required work; owner has no ability to pay back the loan within
the required timeframe - repayment terms (deferred payment 0% for one year, then low
monthly payments over 30 years, would basically make this a "Due on Sale" loan, as
the payment would not amortize over 30 years). The Commission requested that staff
make sure that ex-husband cannot have any right to this property.
Commissioner Culbertson arrived at 5 p.m.
Commissioner Schwendinger stated that she was influenced by David's memo. After
thorough discussion, Commissioner Schwendinger moved to approve the $67,000 loan;
0% interest for five years. However, she maintaIned that all other normal underwriting
criteria must be met. Commissioner Helling seconded. Roll call. Eddy-nay; Mozena-
nay. All others present in favor. Motion passed. The Commission stated that staff will
negotiate a monthly payment after the 5-year, 0%, to be amortized over the remaining
term with full payoff at sale.
Appointment of Liaison to Community Development Commission
The Commission unanimously nominated Commissioner Neustadt to be the liaison to
the Community Development Advisory Commission. Commissioner Neustadt
graciously accepted.
Administrative Plan Amendment: Terminating Portable Vouchers to High-Cost
Areas
Janet stated that this amendment would terminate outstanding vouchers that have
already ported to other cities and are billing the City of Dubuque. She stated that the
amendment states "The City of Dubuque will provide 90 days written notice to terminate
and offer any affected households a Voucher that can be used in the City of Dubuque,
or in any jurisdiction whose HA agrees to absorb the Voucher." She stated that this
would save approximately $30,000 per year. Commissioner Helling moved to approve
this amendment as written. Commissioner Culbertson seconded. Roll call. All present
in favor. Motion passed.
Information Sharina
Janet stated that there will be a public hearing next month on the PHA Annual Plan.
She also stated that the Resident Advisory Board will meet on March 3, 2005 and
March 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. in this office. Commissioners Helling and Mozena
volunteered to attend.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Mozena moved to adjourn. Commissioner Eddy seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Kris Neye
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David Harris, Director
Housing and Community Development Department
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