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.
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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.
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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.