HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 11-21-2019APPROVED MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 21, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Michelle Soderberg, Commissioners Matthew Plec, Jeff
Kulaszewicz, and Robert Huddleston
STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Community Development Coordinator
Matt Lupini, and Office Support Representative Tina Beckfeld
OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Jim Davis, and Grace Management
Representative Jody Boedigheimer
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Soderberg called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Soderberg opened and closed the Public Forum, as there was no one present to speak.
3. APPROVE AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Plec, to approve the
Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4A. Approve proposed September 26, 2019 minutes.
4B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports.
4C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept monthly housing Reports.
4D. Senior Building Resident Survey Recap.
MOTION by Commissioner Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner Plec, to approve the
Consent Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. First Time Homebuyer and Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Programs. Consider Changes
to the subordination policy.
Community Development Coordinator Matt Lupini gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked for the origin of the income limit of 125 percent current CDBG
maximum income.
HRA Manager Barnes stated the clause has been in place since at least 2000 when he started
working for the city. Various federal program have such limits, but he was unable to substantiate
how the 125 percent limit came to be.
Commissioner Huddleston said it makes sense to limit the income with an initial cap.
HRA Manager Barnes stated when applicants first apply for the programs they must be at or below
80 percent of area median income.
Commissioner Plec added they can’t take cash out and there already is a loan to value ratio in
place.
Chair Soderberg inquired about recent denials.
Community Developments Coordinator Matt Lupini answered two subordination requests were denied on the basis of 125 percent but the board was not made aware of these requests because the borrowers did not appeal.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz stated he had no objection deleting the requirement.
Chair Soderberg said she felt more comfortable with granting the change now because staff was
able to evaluate and research other comparable programs.
Council Member Davis asked if the change would help previously denied borrowers.
HRA Manager Barnes replied yes.
MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Plec to approve the
proposed changes to the FTHB and Home Rehabilitation loan subordination policies. Vote. 4
Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously.
5B. Senior Building Budgets. Review and approve the 2020 budget.
HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz noted the 1% increase in rents was across the board and asked if the
increase was consistent with surrounding communities.
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HRA Manager Barnes stated staff uses the rent survey to evaluate any increase. They also review
what other housing authorities or proposing for rent increases. Plymouth may not be the lowest
but is in line with the surrounding communities.
Chair Soderberg asked if a part time custodian shared by both Vicksburg Crossing and Plymouth
Towne square would be hired.
HRA Manager Barnes state the new custodian is doing a good job and no new hires would be
needed at this time. Staff will continue to evaluate staffing needs throughout the year.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the old furniture being replace could be donated.
HRA Manager Barnes answered no. Regulations dictate it must be sold or thrown away.
Commissioner Kulaszewicz asked if the rental guest rooms at the senior buildings are utilized and
worth the cost.
Ms. Boedigheimer said use varies but feels it is a nice amenity for the senior buildings and a
good selling point.
Chair Soderberg asked if the window project for Vicksburg Crossing is being approved tonight or
just the authorization to prepare plans and bid documents.
HRA Manager Barnes the authorization tonight is to prepare the bid documents. Staff will bring
these documents back to the Board prior to going out for bid.
MOTION by Commissioner Huddleston, seconded by Commissioner Plec, to adopt HRA
Resolutions 2019-5 and 2019-6 approving the 2020 Plymouth Towne Square and Vicksburg
Crossing Operating Budgets. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6. UPDATES
HRA Manager Barnes provided an update to the Board on the following items.
• Vacant HRA board seat
• Beacon and Sand Companies projects
• Four Seasons Mall
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Soderberg, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m.