HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-28 CHA MinutesCaldwell Housing Authority
June 28, 2024 Date
CHA Community Center and via ZOOM
Board Members Present: Arnoldo Hernandez, l;stella Zamora, Patricia Benedict, Adam Garcia,
Jim Porter, and Sid Freeman
Board Members Absent: Robert Acosta, and Brad Doty
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber. Teresa Sanchez, Marisela Melchor, and Rosario Soto
Guests Present: Dominique Moreno
In Order of Business
1. Roll call and call to order:
Arnold called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
Sid Freeman made a motion to approve the June meeting agenda, seconded by Jim Porter, and
approved by the Board at 12:05 p.m.
3. Approval of the April 2024 Meeting Minutes
l'stella Zamora made a motion to approve the February 2024 meeting minutes, seconded by
Adam Garcia, and approved by the Board at 12:07 p.m.
4. May financial report
Rosario Soto provided the financial report and updated the Board on the performance of our
high -yield CDs. Patricia Benedict asked about the terms of the CDs and about any penalties for
early withdra%val. She suggested splitting deposits into two (2) different CDs may reduce
penalties. After some discussion, Patricia Benedict made a motion to approve the financials,
seconded by Sid 17reeman. and approved by the board at 12:15 p.m.
5. Development and Community Liaison position
Mike provided a summary of the need for someone in the organization to be specifically
assigned to seeking funds and contributions through community outreach. Rosario provided
additional information about the necessity to consider the position before activities and costs
surrounding the Rice I Iouse escalated. Adam Garcia and Arnoldo Ilernandez encouraged
Rosario to reach out to people who have had similar roles in the community for advice. Sid
Freeman made a motion to approve the new position, contingent on the Board being provided
with a job description and salary range, seconded by Jim Porter and approved by the Boad at
12:45 p.m.
6. Community Contracting Work
Mike inior•med the Board that CHA is getting more requests for work from members of the
public, specifically senior citizens on fixed income who have substantial home repairs. Mike
asked if it %N-as time to consider increasing staff to address the needs of seniors in the community
with housing repair needs. Adam appreciated the recommendation but suggested we could go
down a rabbit hole quick. Sid Freeman indicated our focus should be on providing affordable
housing and not affordable housing repair. Estella expressed concern about the complications
that may exist through special payments or funding options for seniors. Although no vote was
taken the Board unanimously agreed CHA should remain focused on housing authority -related
project.
7. Adjourned
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Adjourned at 1:30 p.m. 4P
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