HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01-24 CHA Minutes APPROVED
Caldwell Housing Authority Date_Sky
January,2020
At Caldwell Housing Authority
Board Members Present: Arnoldo Hernandez, Adam Garcia, Patricia Benedict, Jim Porter and
Van Beechler(by telephone)
Board Members Absent: Estella Zamora and Sid Freeman
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Marisela Pesina, Rick Legg, and Cecilia Flores
In Order of Business
1. Roll call and call to order:
Arnoldo Hernandez called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
2. Agenda Approval
Jim Porter made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Adam Garcia and approved by the
Board at 12:01 p.m.
3. Meeting Minutes
After reviewing the minutes,Jim Porter made a motion to approve the November 2019 meeting
minutes, seconded by Patricia Benedict and approved by the Board at 12:03 p.m.
4. Additional Staff Positions
Mike spoke with the Board about considering two new positions: A Case Worker who could
interact with tenants on a regular basis and a Construction Liaison who could coordinate
community redevelopment activities. Mike said there was no funding identified for either
position, but would consider options and keep the board informed.
5. Separation Follow-up Discussion
Mike explained that he and Arnoldo Hernandez signed the closing documents at Pioneer Title on
December 17th and made the final loan payment to Rural Development(via the title company).
He explained there was small delay in closing because IHFA and Sunwest Bank were still
discussing loan positioning at the last minute.
6. Downtown Redevelopment
Mike Spoke with the Board about the Creekside development plan submitted to the Urban
Renewal Agency and how CHA was a partner in the development. He indicated CHA would
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own and manage the apartments,while other development partners would own and operate the
retail and restaurant space. Much discussion was had about the proposed development and
pictures of the project were passed around. Mike concluded the discussion by telling the Board
the project has not yet been approved by Urban Renewal, but anticipated a decision sometime in
the near future.
7. Financial Report
Rick provided the financial report through the month of November and separate report for the
year-ending December 2019. Jim Porter made a motion to approve the November finances,
seconded by Adam Garcia and approved by the Board at 12:55 p.m. Patricia Benedict made a
motion to approve the December year-ending finances,seconded by Adam Garcia and approved
by the Board at 1:05 p.m.
8. Adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
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