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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHousing & Redevelopment Authority Minutes 03-23-2017APPROVED MINUTES PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY March 23, 2017 PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Katie Black, Michelle Soderberg, Bob Huddleston, and, Marty McCarthy (Arrived at 7:04 p.m.) STAFF PRESENT: HRA Manager Jim Barnes, Support Services Manager Denise Whalen OTHERS: Grace Management Representative Jody Boedigheimer 1. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. HRA Manager Barnes added two items to New Business: 4B. — Update on 2018 Budget Funding and 4C. — Update on Plymouth Towne Square windows and siding project. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes for January 26, 2017. B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept Monthly Housing Report. C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept Monthly Housing Report. D. Approve Joint Powers Agreement between the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Plymouth HRA. MOTION by Commissioner Soderberg, seconded by Commissioner Black, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 3. PUBLIC HEARING A. Community Development Block Grant. Consider 2017 Action Plan. HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Soderberg asked what happens to funds that aren't expended from the previous years. HRA Manager Barnes replied that unexpended funds would be reallocated as is the case with the $5,064 unexpended 2014 CAPSH allocation. Those funds are being reallocated to different activities for the 2017 program year. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority March 23, 2017 Page 2 HRA Manager Barnes stated that the 2017 CDBG program funding is based on an estimate of funding. He added that the funding for 2017 has not yet been released by HUD. Once the funding is known, adjustments will be made accordingly. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if the funding for the public services has ever changed based on the actual funding received from HUD. HRA Manager Barnes replied that if an allocation change occurs, adjustments are made to the HRA administered programs rather than the public services. Chairman Kulaszewicz opened the public hearing. Five organizations were present: Christa Troup representing Tree House; Megan Reuwsaat representing People Responding in Social Ministry (PRISM); Ellen Timmerman -Borer representing Hammer Residencies, Inc.; Jon Burkhow and Bethany Sapp representing Senior Community Services (SCS); and, Beth Kodluboy representing HOME Line. Each representative gave a brief overview of what services their agency provides and thanked the HRA for their continued support. Chairman Kulaszewicz asked what the percentage of rental versus homeownership is for Plymouth. HRA Manager Barnes responded roughly 70 percent homeownership versus 30 percent rental. Chairman Kulaszewicz closed the public hearing. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy to approve two resolutions: Resolution approving reallocation of prior -year CDBG funds; and, Resolution approving the application and allocation of fiscal year 2017 CDBG fund. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Election of Officers. Chair, Vice -chair, Secretary. MOTION by Commissioner McCarthy, seconded by Commissioner Black nominating Chairman Kulaszewicz as HRA Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Chairman Kulaszewicz nominating Commissioner Soderberg as HRA Vice -Chair. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. MOTION by Chairman Kulaszewicz, seconded by Commissioner McCarthy nominating Commissioner Black as HRA Secretary. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. Approved Minutes Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority March 23, 2017 Page 3 B. Update - Budget. HRA Manager Barnes stated that there was a memo leaked to the Washington Post stating the Trump Administration considers a $6 billion cut to the HUD budget. He stated that all housing program funds are proposed to be cut; with CDBG funds being eliminated completely. HRA Manager Barnes stated it would be more realistic that CDBG funds would be cut 10-15 percent. Commissioner McCarthy asked if Low Income Tax Credit funds were mentioned. HRA Manager Barnes responded not specifically; however, the number of tax credits being made available may be reduced. C. Update — Plymouth Towne Square Windows and Siding Project. HRA Manager Barnes gave an overview on the window and siding project for Plymouth Towne Square. He stated that water intrusion was discovered on the sheathing and he added that certain areas will be replaced. The additional costs will be partially offset with deducts/saving elsewhere in the project. 5. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Kulaszewicz adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion approved unanimously.