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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-28 CHA MinutesCaldwell Housing Authority April 28, 2023 CHA Community Center and via ZOOM Board Members Present: Arnoldo Hernandez, Estella Zamora, Side Freeman, Patricia Benedict, and Robert Acosta. Board Members Absent: Jim Porter, Adam Garcia, and Brad Doty Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Teresa Sanchez, Marisela Melchor, Edwin Lara, and Rosario Soto In Order of Business 1. Roll call and call to order: APPROVED Arnold called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m. Date 2. Agenda Approval Estella Zamora made a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Patricia Benedict, and approved by the Board at 12:10 p.m. 3. Approval of the February 2023 Meeting Minutes Estella Zamora made a motion to approve the February minutes, with corrections, seconded by Sid Freeman, and approved by the Board at 12:12 p.m. 4. Master Plan Angela Hansen from Cushing Terrell presented the Farmway Village Master Plan. She presented the plan and answered questions. After an hour of discussion, Mike asked the Board if they were willing to vote to formally accept the plan. Patricia Benedict suggested the Board take up the issue at a later meeting so Board Member review it more thoroughly before the next meeting. No action was taken. 5. October Rent Adjustment Mike provided the Board with information about income and expenses and asked the Board to consider an October rent adjustment. He indicated adopting the 2022 fair market rent standards would be sufficient to replenish shrinking deposit over the next year. He also indicated rents at Farmway would still only be at 50% of the market or better. Arnoldo Hernandez asked if there would be time to implement an October rent change if the Board addressed the issuelin June. No action was taken. G. Imposition of Utility Fees Mike spoke of the need to impose a $45.00/month utility fee for all tenants. Funds collected from the fees would be used for sewer, trash, water (when provided by the city), and for the installation of water meters. He explained how unfavorably DEQ viewed CHA because we give water away for free and that without metering devices at each unit, it is difficult collect accurate usage information. Mike suggested the utility fee in addition to the October rent adjustment would cause rents to increase approximately $100 per month. He agreed to bring back more specific information at a future meeting. No action was taken. 7. Financial Report Rosario provided the Board with the Financial Report. Patricia Benedict noticed greater than normal losses and asked if there was a reason. Rosario explained there may be a few vacancies attributed to reduced deposits but was mainly driven by costs yet to be reimbursed by the city. Sid Freeman made a motion to accept the financial report, seconded by Patricia Benedict and approved by the Board at 2:10 p.m. 8. Adjourn Adjourned at 2:10 p.m. Certified: a,y, President, Boar of Directors Executive Director 41fte",t