Housing Commission

Minutes Manistee Housing Commission January 18,2024 Regular Meeting Century Terrace Community Room The regular meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m. by President Steve Fosdick. Roll Call: Steve Fosdick Karen Goodman Gini Pelton Jim Smith James Taylor Staff: Laurie Hatchew Mark Sochocki Amendments to the Agenda: None It was moved by Commissioner Smith, supported by Commissioner Taylor to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes, and the Bills & Disbursements for December 2023. Motion carried. Old Business a. It was moved by Commissioner Goodman, supported by Commissioner Taylor to approve Resolut ion #2023-20, Snow Removal Policies. Motion carried. New Business: a It was moved by Commissioner Pelton, supported by Commissioner Goodman to award the Audit Proposal for FYE 2023 to Zenk & Associates, P.C.. Motion carried. b. It was moved by Commissioner Goodman, supported by Commissioner Taylor to approve Resolution #2024-1, Civil Rights Certification. Motion carried. c. The RAD Consultant Proposals were reviewed and a Work Session was scheduled for February 1 ,2024 ar noon to discuss the proposals in greater detail. d. The proposals to renovate 302 and 302'/" 12th Street were reviewed and the Executive Director will request the 2 lowest bidders to provide quotes to install LVP flooring throughout both units and replace all register covers. The revised proposals will be reviewed at the Work Session on February 1, 2024. Presentation and Discussion a. Tracy Davis from Housing North provided a presentation to all present Reports and Communications a The Operations Manager commented on Commonwealth converting the construction loan to permanent debt. A check was received and deposited into the partnership account and the final installment of the developer fee was received. KMG will be managing CTHV back of the house providing compliance and CMHC will be accepting the risk as the management agency. The Executive Director commented on the development of a website, holding the Commission Meetings in the Harborview Community Room every other month, Parshall Pest Control doing an amazing job, potential grant opportunities, the completion ofunit inspections, and Karen Graham Consulting joining the tax credit and the PBRA files. b. President Fosdick commented on how elated he is with where the Housing Commission is and he can see so much promise here with the upcoming projects and making everyone proud of us. It was moved by Commissioner Pelton and supported by Commission Goodman to review and receive the Financial Reports for November 2023. c. The Vacancy Report was discussed. d. The CTHV LLC Newsletter was reviewed. Public Comments. Comments were heard regarding the improvement on i2th Street, proactive measures for bed bug control, and residents becoming more involved in activities. It was moved by Commissioner Taylor and supported by Commissioner Pelton to adjoum the meeting at 11:12 a.m. Steve Fosdick, President i l.aurie Flatchew. utive Director City of Manistee Housing Commission City of Manistee Housing Commisston