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Caldwell Housing Authority
February 23, 2024
CHA Community Center and via ZOOM
Board Members Present: Arnoldo Hernandez, Estella Zamora, Patricia Benedict, Adam Garcia,
Jim Porter, Robert Acosta, Sid Freeman, and Brad Doty
oard Members Absent: B
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Teresa Sanchez, Mansela Melchor, and Rosario Soto
Visitors: Ruben Buenrostro
In Order of Business
1. Roll call and call to order:
Arnold called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
After Arnold called the meeting to order, Mike took a few minutes to announce that Mr. Arnoldo
Hernandez received a presidential appointment from the White House and will manage the Farm
Services Agency for the State of Idaho. Arnold spoke to everyone for a few minutes and
explained the process and indicated he would start full time on January 291". Arnold was
congratulated by everyone,
2. Agenda Approval
Jim Porter made a motion to approve the February meeting agenda, seconded by Sid Freeman,
and approved by the Board at 12:15 p.m.
3. Approval of the January 2024 Meeting Minutes
Estella Zamora made a motion to approve the January 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by
Robbert Acosta, and approved by the Board at 12:16 p.m.
4. 2023 Year-end financial report
Rosario Soto provided the year-end financial report. He indicated CHA's expenses were .higher
than normal because of the number of off -site projects. However, income from those projects
offset expenses and CHA finished the year on track and only 3% over budget, but well within the
anticipated margins. Patricia Benedict made a motion to approve the year -ending financials,
seconded by Sid Freeman, and approved by the board at 12:25 p.m.
5. Approval of 2024 Budget
Rosario provided the Board with a 2024 budget option including a 3.5%, 4.5%, and 6.5%
increase over last year's budget, After some discussion, Sid Freeman made a motion to approve
the 2024 budget with a 4.5% increase over the previous year, seconded by Patricia Benedict, and
approved by the board at 12:40 p.m.
6. Review new drinking waterline
Mike provided an update on the drinking waterline. He explained that there was a slight setback
because the new city staff did not have the same priority as the previous city staff had and much
of the connection fees with the city need renegotiated.
7. Development -related costs
Mike provided the Board a list of projects that need funded and spoke about the potential
financing sources. Water projects were the highest priorities.
8. Board discussion
Estella Zamora asked Mike to provide information to the Board about insurance costs for Board
Members. Following a brief discussion about insurance, Jim Porter spoke about an unfinished
project at the Caldwell Cemetery recognizing children you pass away during and prior to
delivery. He asked if CHA staff might be willing to provide some technical assistance and
resources to complete the project. Mike indicated he would have staff reach in the coming days.
9. Adjourned
Adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
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