AHAC Minutes 12/02/2019MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMM ITTEE
Decem ber 2, 2019
8:30 A.M.
Naples, Florida
LET lT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met on this
date at 8:30 A.M. in a WOR(/NG SESS/ON in the Health Building 2,d Floor Conference Room in Naples,
Florida, with the following Members present:
P resent:Christina Apostolidis
Mary Waller
John Cowan
Litha Berger
Justin Emens
Steve Hruby
Gary Hains
Joseph Schmitt
Denise Murphy
Sheryl Soukup
Jennifer Mitchell
U nexcused:
Excused:
ALSO PRESF NT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Michael Puchalla, HELP; John Harney, Habitat;
1. CAILTo ORDER
Steve Hruby called the meeting to order at 8:31a.m. Steve led in in the Pledge of Allegiance, and
read the procedures to be followed.
Cormac Giblin, Manager, Housing & Grant Development - CHS
Hilary Halford, Sr. Grants Coordinator - CHS
Barbetta Hutchinson, Operations Coordinator - CHS
2. RoLL CALT _ CoMMITEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
There were 11 active members present, therefore a quorum was established.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTE
A motion was made to approve the agenda by Mary Waller and seconded by Gary Hains.
The motion passed by a vote of 11-0.
b. A motion was made by Mary Waller to approve the minutes from the meeting of November
4,2019 and seconded by Denise Murphy. The motion was passed with a vote of 11-0.
4. INFoRMATToNAL tTEMs
Update - Cormac told the group that the BCC approved the development of Courthouse
Shadows PUD at the meeting of November L2,20L9. The developer committed to priority
market 60 units (20%) for essential service personnel for the next 15 years. There was no
stipulation for affordability. Gary Hains said that the ESP marketed units don't accomplish
much without corresponding affordably requirements because these units are luxury units
and essential service personnel cannot afford the high rent.
b. Land Trust - Michael Puchalla that his organization has partnered with the Florida Housing
Coalition. There will be a conference call on December 11, 2019 to discuss the qualifications
that it willtake to become a board member. He has worked with the LegalAid on the articles
of incorporation for the land trust. The next step is to seat a Board for the Land Trust and
work on by-laws. Florida is the leading state in land trust partners and has a working
relationship with Freddie Mac. Michael will send information conference call info to the
gro u p.
c. Marketing & Outreach - Lauren O-Neill from the Quest Corp. of America spoke to the group
and told them what they would be doing this upcoming year. She passed out an informational
sheet and spoke to radio ads, media blitz, e-newsletters along with other initiatives. Theywill
alsotake advantageofthe county's 20-year partnershipwith CDBG. Theywill beworkingto
address 3 targeted groups: those who need housing, those who build housing and the general
public. Denise said that she would like Lauren to work with the Chamber on public policy
issues. Steve Hruby suggested a round table discussion with the builders Iike Commissioner
Taylor did 4 or 5 years ago and perhaps a lunch & learn session with CBIA and Publix. Mary
Waller suggested that Lauren inquire about the Leadership Collier Speaker series and
addressing the Naples & Marco Board of Realtors. Joe Sch mitt asked how they were going to
measure success. Lauren said they will have a one-year report with tracking.
d. Membership Size - Cormac has been working with the County Attorney to expand the size of
the AHAC at the groups request. The state statute dictates there is a maximum of 11
members, with 6 mandatory positions. He is still working on this issue and will keep the group
informed.
5. PUBUC CoMMENT
John Harney addressed the group and asked if the AHAC had an official position on increasing
impact fees.
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5. DTSCUSSTON TTEMS
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Cormac reviewed the schedule for the application cycle for the next 5 months. There is
approx.. $2.2 million CDBG funds, 5900,000 HOME funds, S2O2,OOO ESG funds and
S500,000 SHIP funds that are available during the application cycle. The SHIP trust fund
has been raided the past 2 years because of security after the Parkland shooting and
Hurricane Michael. Our lobbyist is asking for full funding of the trust fund. The grant
application will be released on January 3, 2020 and will be open for 5 weeks
b. Rural lands towns & villages - Cormac told the group that the Growth Management
language is currently very generic and was written over 20 years ago. Joe Schmitt said
that it would take at least 2 years to change the language in the pla n. lt is currently being
revisited to look at impact, affordable housing and housing in surrounding areas. Sheryl
Soukup motioned that the AHAC approve a policy to recommend that all future towns
and villages perform a housing needs analysis to examine and address the need for
affordable housing in their plans. Litha Berger seconded and the group voted 11-O in
favor.
7. UPCOMING MEETINGS
The group reviewed the calendar for 2020 and set their meetings for the u pcom ing year.
Mary Waller moved to keep the meetings on the first Monday of each month (except
September will be moved to the 2nd Monday due to the holiday), Steve Hruby seconded,
and the group voted 11-0 in favor. The meeting dates will be posted on the AHAC web
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b. Nick Casalanguida will be at our next meeting to discuss Growth Management.
Upcoming Meetings - Rivergrass Village is scheduled to go to the BCC on Dec 1oth.
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8. ADIOURN
There being no further business for the good ofthe County, Sheryl Soukup motioned to adjourn the
meeting, Joe Schmitt seconded, and the group agreed with a vote of 11-0. adjourned at 9:41 a.m.
NExr MEEnNG: THE NExr MEETTNG wttt BE HErD JaNUARY 5, 2020 ar 8:30 A.M.
Location:5thFloorTrainingRoom,Administration(BuildingF) located at 3299 Tamiami Tra il East
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