HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-04 CHA MinutesAPPROVED
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Caldwell Housing Authority
February 4, 2022 (for 1/28)
CHA Community Center and via ZOOM
Board Members Present: Arnoldo Hernandez, Sid Freemen, Jiro Porter, Adam Garcia, Patricia
Benedict, Robert Acosta, and Brad Doty
Board Members Absent: Estella Zamora
Staff Members Present: Mike Dittenber, Leticia Cancax, MaryAnn
Matilda Mchazime and Rosario Soto.
Visitors: Jeremy Gallion (via ZOOM)
In Order• of Business
1. Roll call and call to order:
Valenzuela
, Edwin Lara,
Arnold called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. Prior to commencing with regular business,
Arnold introduced and welcomed Council Liaison, Brad Doty, and CHA research analyst
Matilda Mchazime,
2. Agenda Approval
Jim Potter made a motion to approve the February (rescheduled from January) agenda as
presented, seconded by Adam Garcia, and approved by the Board at 12:03 p.m.
3. Approval of December minutes
Patricia Benedict made a motion to approve the December meeting minutes, with corrections,
seconded by Jirn Porter and approved by the Board at 12:07 p.m.
4. Review 2021 year-end finances
Rosario provided the Board with a spreadsheet that showed CHA was over -budget by
approximately $50,000 in 2021. He explained the over budgeted amounts were attributed tol)
the approval of new washers and dryers for the laundry room, 2) fourth quarter salary
adjustments, and 3) anticipated inflated cost for maintenance items. Patricia asked for
clarification on "inter -agency transfers" on the bank statements and said she appreciated the
monthly reconciliation reports. Rosario finished his report by saying he will attempt both clarify
and simplify the financial information in the Board Packet going forward. Sid Freeman made a
motion to approve the year-end financials, seconded by Patricia Benedict and approved by the
Board at 12:19 p.m.
5. Review 2022 Contributions
Rosario provided the Board a list of contributions CHA has previously made to community.
After some discussion, Ar�rold asked the issue to be tabled until more historic information could
be provided.
6. Project Update
Milce first told the Board that he had to move quicy on offering settlement money to several
lien holders to clear the Kimball/Chicago property title. He had intended on asking for
permission for the settlement expenses but needed act expeditiously. Mike then updated the
Board on the drinking water issue and how he had submitted funding requests to DEQ for a
Facility study and for "shovel -ready" funding for waterline improvements. He also explained he
is negotiating with the City of Caldwell for extended water services to Farmway. Mike spoke of
the Rice House on the southern pant of the College of Idaho that needs relocated. He explained
that CHA has offered to clean the lot and remove the trees and vacant building in exchange for
the Rice House. Finally, Mike spoke about the necessity for handy -man services in the
community, although no efforts have been done to move in that direction.
7. Research Update
Matilda Mchazime, CHA's Research Analyst, provide the Board with an update on the
information she has gleaned about CHA residents. Her research, among other things, indicated
CHA tenants make approximately $9million annually that contributes to the local economy. She
Aso explained that she is looking into transportation and commuting information. Finally, she
said she will start evaluating the H2a program in the coming weeks. Sid Freeman applauded
Matilda's efforts and explained how this was the type of information CHA needed to further its
efforts and position in the community.
8. Adjourned at 1.:24 p.m.
Executive director