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Home My WebLink AboutCAHAB Minutes 05-08-2019 Community Affordable Housing Advisory Board May 8th, 2019 | 8 AM | City Hall Commission Room: 121 N. Rouse Ave A. 08:03:24 AM (00:01:18) Call meeting to order & Roll Call  Excused Absence: Steve Wheeler Present Were:  David Magistrelli  Greg Stratton  Kevin Thane (Chair)  Jody Bartz  Dulaney Collins  Martin Matsen (City Staff)  Loren Olsen (Staff Liaison) B. 08:03:31 AM (00:01:25) Changes to the Agenda Chair Thane proposed that they move Item G. (FYI) prior to Item F (Action Items) C. 08:04:17 AM (00:02:11) Public Comment Please state your name and address in an audible tone of voice for the record. This is the time for individuals to comment on matters falling within the purview of the Committee. There will also be an opportunity in conjunction with each action item for comments pertaining to that item. Please limit your comments to three minutes. D. 08:04:43 AM (00:02:37) Minutes for Approval  3.27.19 Minutes (PDF) o 3.27.19 Video Link  4.10.19 Minutes (PDF) o 4.10.19 Video Link 08:04:32 AM (00:02:26) MOTION to approve March 27th minutes: David Magistrelli 08:04:55 AM (00:02:49) MOTION SECONDED: Jodi Bartz 08:05:02 AM (00:02:56) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries 5-0 08:05:09 AM (00:03:03) MOTION to approve April 10th minutes as amended: David Magistrelli 08:05:22 AM (00:03:16) MOTION SECONDED: Jodi Bartz Minutes Change: p. 3 @ 09:13:22; change from “another revenue stream” to “other revenue streams.” 08:06:31 AM (00:04:25) VOTE: All in Favor – Motion Carries 5-0 E. 08:06:59 AM (00:04:52) Non-Action Items 1. 08:07:04 AM (00:04:58) Introduction to Loren Olsen, Affordable Housing Program Manager New Affordable Housing Program Manager Loren Olsen introduced himself and provided some background on himself. 2. 08:09:00 AM (00:06:54) Affordable Housing Action Plan Update (Christine Walker, Navigate LLC) Christine Walker of Navigate LLC reviewed the Scope of Work and the CAHAB’s involvement in the Housing Action Plan Process. Ms. Walker explained that the contract will be approved at the May 13th City Commission meeting. She continued to explain goals to fill gaps within the Housing Working Group, including the addition of members to represent missing categories such as a property manager and a developer. 08:12:43 AM (00:10:37) Ms. Walker responded to questions and comments from Board Chair Kevin Thane regarding CAHAB’s involvement in the Housing Action Plan process. CAHAB selected Kevin Thane as the Housing Working Group Representative. 08:18:06 AM (00:16:00) Commissioner Terry Cunningham commented on the role the CAHAB representative will play throughout the Housing Action Plan process. Following, board members provided additional feedback. 08:23:53 AM (00:21:47) Ms. Walker described what they’re looking for from the CAHAB members in the public open house process in order to involve more members of the community. She continued to summarize the project timeline. 3. 08:25:49 AM (00:23:43) Arrowleaf – Perennial Project Update (Kevin Thane) Board Chair Kevin Thane provided an update regarding the Arrowleaf affordable housing project. F. 08:45:17 AM (00:43:10) Action Items 1. 08:45:57 AM (00:43:51) Continued Discussion of CAHAB 2019 Goals and Priorities Board members resumed discussions regarding goals and priorities beginning with Item #3: Develop Funding Sources. Other items discussed included Item #4: Short Term Goals and #5: Establish Guidelines for responding to requests for the use of affordable housing funds. 08:57:42 AM (00:55:36) Commissioner Cunningham commented on the current process for utilizing the 3 Mill Levy available for affordable housing. He brought up the possibility of being able to be proactive for the utilization of the funds as opposed to being reactive to requests from community developers to use those funds and provided some examples. 09:00:30 AM (00:58:24) Chair Thane proposed a possible expiration date for recommended funds so that funds allocated to projects that aren’t moving forward can go back into the account to be used elsewhere. 09:03:16 AM (01:01:10) Discussion regarding Goals and Priorities Item #6: Establish guidelines for keeping including rental units affordable. 09:06:40 AM (01:04:34) Board member David Magistrelli brought up an issue where the condition of a rental units is not maintained, forcing people to vacate the affordable unit. Director Matsen commented that the city is only able to enforce specific building code for life safety issues. 09:08:55 AM (01:06:49) Chair Thane asked board members to consider the goals and priorities discussed and to come prepared to vote on an order of priority during the next meeting. 09:10:00 AM (01:07:54) Board member Jody Bartz voiced concerns regarding the lack of housing for individuals with disabilities, who lose support through the school system at age 18. Ms. Bartz requested that the board wait to vote on priorities until she can hold some meetings with community partners and present her findings to the board. Following, Chair Thane suggested adding an Item #7 to the goals and priorities list for accessible housing. G. FYI/Discussion 1) 08:27:54 AM (00:25:48) HRDC Monthly update (Guyer) a) Willow Springs Affordable Housing Project Update b) Warming Center Update c) Boulevards Property Update d) 08:34:06 AM (00:32:00) Commissioner Cunningham provided an update that he would be visiting the Board of Housing to support The Boulevard project. e) 08:36:08 AM (00:34:02) Director of Community Development Martin Matsen explained that the Willow Springs affordable housing plan will go before CAHAB during the June, 2019 meeting. 2) 08:36:54 AM (00:34:48) David Magistrelli provided an update regarding Habitat for Humanity. They will be constructing a housing project in Big Sky which will house teaching staff. 3) 08:40:09 AM (00:38:03) Chair Thane reviewed changes, effective April 24th, 2019, made by the State of Montana to the Area Median Income (AMI) numbers. 08:44:34 AM (00:42:28) Director Matsen provided some clarification regarding the AMI changes H. 09:16:59 AM (01:14:53) Adjournment | 9:30 AM For more information please contact Lacie Kloosterhof at lkloosterhof@bozeman.net. This board generally meets the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM Committee meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).