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there are applicants on the list again. He has not had to put an ad out, but he is always
prepared to put one out if need be. Dana asked Mike to give a percentage of the roofs
that have been repaired. Mike stated that 100% of the roofs have been patched, but a
wind storm could change that.
Rick stated he had misunderstood some things about the situation with the Caldwell
School district and had originally thought it had something to do with the Century 21
program. He stated the Century 21 program has worked out it's issues with the program
at Farmway and is up and running. Rick indicated to them that as far as he is concerned
school district issues are their own and he does not want to get in the middle of it. He
stated Jesus Deleon had written a grant and it had been received by the District. He
stated he saw a grant opportunity for a Community Center within a Housing Authority.
He asked the school district and they said if CHA wanted to move that direction, they
would enthusiastically support it and include it in their long -term plan. He asked if the
Board desired Mike to pursue that to upgrade the facility. Sid asked if they were up for
writing the grant themselves. Rick said he thought they would participate in it, but could
not commit them to writing it. He stressed the plus side of the partnership with Caldwell
School District. Estella mentioned the Whittenberger board, and said 20 ox 30 grants
come through that mention Farmway Village or the children of Farmway Village from
different organizations who desire to serve the population there.
Mike stated he met with Sherawn Reberry for lunch to discuss the school. She stated to
him that the School District is concerned that the program at Farmway Village is not
functioning as they desired it to. She wanted to know if CHA was dead set on having a
program out there. Mike told her regardless of whether the program was large, small,
moderately successful or hugely successful, it's still a program they need out there. She
had mentioned the grant focuses more on adult involvement. Mike then suggested they
break the afterschool time up into homework, remediation, a snack and then open it up
for adult drop -ins to learn the computer or work on their own skill building. Rick stated
they talked about all of that and some other things including daycare. Rick said it is their
program, but stated they did voice their commitment to Farmway Village.
Mike stated the Community Center use may evolve into something to meet different
needs, over time. Estella said she thought if 4 -H and the after school program had
completely different areas in which to run programs it would work better for both
programs. Mike indicated this was an old issue and thought it was resolved.
Estella indicated that she visited with Jeannette and was pleased with the condition,
especially the cleanliness, of the school's portion of the building. She said Jeannette
showed her attendance records to support the success of the program and a -mails from
teachers discussing a child's progress and deficiencies.
Estella asked if there was a lease agreement between CHA and the School District. Mike
stated there is no lease agreement and stated CHA was required under law to provide
services in lieu of paying fees to the School District. The board talked about the short
term issues of the school programs and the long term issue of the facilities and being able
to discern between the two.
Mike asked if anyone could meet on Thursday to complete the management plan and
discuss articles of incorporation for a new endeavor he would make presentation on.
The Board agreed and Mike said he would set up the meeting at the Bent Fork in
Caldwell.
Mike made a PowerPoint presentation on the prospects of creating a Caldwell Housing
Authority Development Company. He spoke to the requirement under state code that
Housing Authorities take the lead in providing low income housing. Mike reviewed the
authority of CHA granted by state code and the activities anticipated by the legislative
intent. Mike asked the Board to make a commitment to play a larger role in the
Community of Caldwell. Mike asked them to create a subsidiary organization called CH
Development Company and facilitate a separation of accounts to allow autonomy of
CDH activities. Sid asked if it was wise to end the name as "company ". Mike talked
about the various terminology that can be used.
Sid made a motion that Resolution #2 be approved. The Resolution reads: Authorizing
the Executive Director to start a subsidiary non - profit organization to the Housing
Authority for the specific purpose of buying and selling properties and developing low
income housing. Dana seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
The idea of two separate banks was discussed to ensure total segregation of funds and
authority to proceed with opening a separate account was tabled until such time as the
subsidiary is created.
The report concluded at 1:45pm
8. Executive Session
Pursuant to Idaho Code relating to confidential personnel matters, the Board adjourned to
Executive Session at 1:45pm.
9. Actions subsequent to Executive Session
none
10. Adjourn
Sid moved to adjourn the meeting and Dana seconded. The meeting was adjourned at
1:50pm