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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRA meeting February 27 2023HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE MEETINGOF FEBRUARY 27, 2023The meeting was called toorderat 5:30pm byMayorAmáda Márquez Simula. Members present: Marquez Simula,Buesgens, Jacobs,Spriggs and James.Others Present: Aaron Chirpich (Community Development Director), Sara Ion (City Clerk) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ELECTION OF OFFICERS- The original purpose of the HRA was to oversee the operation and management of a U.S. Housing and UrbanDevelopment (HUD) supported multifamily rental housing facility known as Parkview Villa North and South.On September 28th, 2015, the HRA officially sold Parkview Villa North and South to Aeon, a non-profit housingorganization. Since Parkview Villa North and South were the last two properties owned by the HRA, the HRA adoptedamended operational bylaws in 2016 to no longer hold regularly scheduled meetings. At the same time theHRA designated all housing and redevelopment duties to the EDA. Due to ongoing audit and reportingrequirements mandated by HUD, the HRA is required to remain an entity even though it no longer owns oroperates any property. Pursuant to the bylaws of the Columbia Heights Housing and Redevelopment Authority (the “HRA”), officersare required to be elected annually. The 2022 HRA officers that served are as follows: Chair – Connie Buesgens Vice Chair – Kt Jacobs Secretary/Treasurer – Amáda Márquez Simula In order for an HRA Commissioner to be considered for an officer position, an HRA Commissioner must benominated by another commissioner, or by themself. 1. Chair a. Please provide all nominations for President of the HRA. b. Vote individually for each nominated member. c. The member with the most votes is declared the President of the HRA by theExecutiveDirector. 2. Vice Chair a. Please provide all nominations for Vice President of the HRA. b. Vote individually for each nominated member. c. The member with the most votes is declared the Vice President of the HRA by the Executive Director. 3. Secretary-Treasurer a. Please provide all nominations for Treasurer of the HRA. b. Vote individually for each nominated member. c. The member with the most votes is declared the Treasurer of the HRA by the ExecutiveDirector. Questions/Comments from Members: Buesgens asked the question when is the HRA done? Aaron Chirpich responded that it does not end once the reporting requirements are finished. Buesgens then askedif the city could retain the HRA levy once the HRA has completed its recording requirements? Aaron Chirpich explained that he spoke with the finance director and without reviewing statute the director was certain that the city could continue to utilize that levy, and that at that time it may be wise to not disband the HRA as it could be reestablished in the future. Márquez Simula asked for any nominations for chair. Buesgens nominated Jamesfor chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Márquez Simula seconded the nomination. Jacobs nominated Spriggs for chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, there was no second. Motion by Buesgens, seconded byMárquez Simulato elect James as chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED The new chairRachel James took over for the remainder of the meeting. Buesgens nominated Spriggsfor Vice Chair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion by Buesgens, seconded by James to elect Spriggs as ViceChair of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED Márquez Simulanominated Buesgens asSecretary-Treasurer of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Motion by Márquez Simula, seconded by Spriggs to elect Buesgens asSecretary-Treasurer of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED2023 Officers are as follows:Rachel James is ChairJustice Spriggs is Vice Chair Connie Buesgensis Secretary-Treasurer CONSENT AGENDA Approve the minutes of the regular HRA Meeting of May 2, 2022. Motion by Jacobs, seconded by Spriggs, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. All ayes. MOTION PASSED Motion by Márquez Simula, seconded byBuesgens to Adjourn the February 27,2023, meetingof the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. All ayes. MOTION PASSED Adjourn Respectfully submitted, Mitchell Forney Community Development Coordinator