HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 11-16-2005MINUTES
PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
November 16, 2005
PRESENT: Chair Susan Henderson, Commissioners Steve Ludovissie, and Jim
ABSENT: Commissioners Jenny Flansburg and Tim Bildsoe
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director Anne Hurlburt, Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes
and Office Support Representative Barb Peterson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Bill Wolters from Constructive Ideas
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Henderson called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order
November 16, 2005 at 7:02 P.M.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve October 20, 2005 HRA Meeting Minutes
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept monthly housing reports.
C. Accept Donation of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for Plymouth Towne
Square.
MOTION by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, approving the
consent agenda.
Vote.3 Ayes. Motion approved.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Vicksburg Crossisng. Construction Proposal Requests.
Housing Program Manager Barnes presented an overview of the November 16, 2005 staff report.
He explained the first proposal changing the windows from vinyl to fiberglass. He explained the
different bids and the warranty coverage periods.
Director Hurlburt inquired about the window at the front of the building that will not be included
in the bid by Comfort Line. Mr. Wolters said it is a special window style that Comfort Line
cannot provide. The Board discussed the difference between vinyl and fiberglass windows.
Director Hurlburt suggested that fiberglass windows also could control noise more effectively.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
November 16, 2005
Page 2
Housing Program Manager Barnes explained the second proposal pertaining to change orders.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked about the catch basins referred to in the second proposal. Mr.
Wolters explained how they would assist in diverting water away from the building. He said that
it would also be possible to do only the front half of the drainage board.
MOTION by Commissioner Ludovissie, seconded by Chair Henderson, directing staff to
substitute Comfort Line Windows for Vicksburg Crossing.
Vote. 3 Ayes. Motion approved.
MOTION by Commissioner Kovach, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie, approving
Change Order #1, modifying the use of drainage board in the front portion of the building only.
Vote. 3 Ayes. Motion approved.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Amended 2006 Budget.
Housing Program Manager Barnes presented an overview of the November 16, 2005 staff report.
The only change is the proposed purchase of a copier. He said the $4,594 is reflected as a capital
expenditure.
Commissioner Kovach asked about the insurance issue that was questioned at the last meeting.
Housing Program Manager Barnes said he spoke to our attorney and the expense will remain as
originally stated.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked for clarification of the responsibilities of manager and assistant
manager. Housing Program Manager Barnes explained that each would be working for both
buildings. Chair Henderson asked when the manager would be hired. Housing Program
Manager Barnes replied that the manager would begin in March or April.
Chair Henderson asked when the report regarding the roof at Plymouth Towne Square will be
available. Housing Program Manager Barnes said we are still waiting on the proposal for the
next phase.
Commissioner Ludovissie asked when the budget for the new building would be ready. Housing
Program Manager Barnes said it would be in January or February
MOTION by Commissioner Kovach, seconded by Commissioner Ludovissie, approving the
2006 budget for Plymouth Towne Square.
Vote. 3 Ayes. Motion approved.
5. ADJOURMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority
November 16, 2005
Page 3
HRA/Minutesl l/16/05