AHAC Minutes 06/04/2012 (AHAC Meeting Item 3B)
June 4,2012
MINUTES OF THE COLLIER COUNTY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING
June 4, 2012
Naples, Florida
LET IT BE REMEMBERED that the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee, having conducted business herein, met on this date at 3:00 PM in
REGULAR SESSION in Administrative Building "F," 3`d Floor, of the Government
Complex, Naples, Florida, with the following Members present:
CHAIRMAN: Stephen Hruby
Vice Chair:
John Cowan
Christian Davis
Patricia Fortune
Bradley Schiffer
Clyde C. Quinby
Excused: Christine Jones
Absent: Stuart Warshauer
ALSO PRESENT: Kim Grant, Interim Director— Housing, Human & Veteran Svcs.
Frank ("Buddy") Ramsey, Operations Analyst
Priscilla Doria, SHIP Loan Processor— Staff Liaison
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1. CALL TO ORDER— CHAIRMAN:
Chairman Hruby called the meeting to order at 3:01 PM and read the procedures to be observed
during the meeting.
2. ROLL CALL:
Roll Call was taken and a quorum was established. Six voting members were present.
3. AGENDA AND MINUTES—CHAIRMAN:
a. Approval of Agenda—June 4,2012
John Cowan moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Second by Bradley Schiffer.
Carried unanimously, 6—0.
b. Approval of AHAC Minutes—February 13,2012 (Non-Working Session)
John Cowan moved to approve the Minutes as submitted. Second by Christian Davis.
Motion carried, 4—0.
(Note: Patricia Fortune and Clyde Quinby could not vote because they did not attend
the February 13, 2012 meeting.
c. Approval of AHAC Minutes—February 21, 2012
Bradley Schiffer moved to approve the Minutes as submitted. Second by John Cowan.
Carried unanimously, 6—0.
(Note: All voting members were present at the February 21, 2012 meeting.)
d. Approval of AHAC Minutes—May 7,2012
Christian Davis noted that, pursuant to the Ordinance, six voting members must be
present at a meeting to achieve quorum. Only five members attended the May 7th
meeting and it should have been conducted as a"non-working" session.
Bradley Schiffer stated motions made during the May 7th meeting were not"legal" and
each item voted upon at that meeting should be re-motioned.
Buddy Ramsey noted the Committee voted to approve the application of Raymond
Cabral as a member of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to represent
Essential Services Personnel. He suggested the item should be reconsidered.
Changes:
• Chairman Hruby stated the Minutes should be corrected, and since quorum was
not achieved at the May 7th meeting, the Committee would rescind the vote for
"Item 6(D) - Committee Vacancy: Review of Application."
Christian Davis suggested following the format of the February 13th meeting, i.e., refer
to May 7th as a"Non-working Session."
• Chairman Hruby concurred and stated the cover page for May 7th would be
changed from"Regular Session"to "Non-working Session."
Buddy Ramsey noted Staff would follow the format of the February 13th meeting to
remain consistent and asked if the Committee would like the Amended Minutes to reflect
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that, while a vote was taken on Item 6 (D), because quorum was not present, the vote was
null and void.
Kim Grant stated the Board of County Commissioners had approved the application of
Raymond Cabral and appointed him to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
She confirmed the record would be corrected as discussed and she would contact the
BCC's Executive Aide to determine if additional action would be necessary.
Christian Davis moved to approve the May 7th Minutes as amended. Second by John
Cowan. Carried unanimously, 6—0.
• Chairman Hruby amended the current Agenda to add a new topic, i.e.,Item
6(F) - Committee Vacancy: Review of Application."
4. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. Status: Vacancy
Buddy Ramsey stated the vacancies were being advertised. He confirmed there were
four positions that remained vacant:
• a member to represent those engaged in the business of home building;
• a member to serve as an advocate for low income persons;
• a member to represent employers; and
• an Alternate.
He noted the categories were required by Florida Statutes and one of the four vacant
positions, one member must be a resident of Immokalee. He confirmed any application
that are received will be presented to the Committee for review.
Chairman Hruby asked how the vacancies were being advertised.
Kim Grant stated the Executive Aide to the Board of County Commissioners issues
press releases for each position. He also coordinates with the Naples City Council for
their recommendation to represent the City of Naples.
Chairman Hruby noted Vice Chairman Giblin(who resigned in May) represented the
City of Naples.
Two of the vacant positions could be filled by a resident of the City of Naples and a
resident of the Town of Immokalee.
Buddy Ramsey stated the City of Naples appoints two members to the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee. The other Naples position is currently being filled by
John Cowan.
Chairman Hruby noted he is a resident of the City of Naples although he was not
appointed by the City.
Christian Davis asked how the position of an advocate for low income persons could be
filled and not become a conflict of interest.
Buddy Ramsey admitted the Statutory requirement that a member of the Committee
serve as an advocate for low income persons does present a challenge. He stated he
would consult the County Attorney's office for clarification on this issue.
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B. Request from Board of County Commissioners to schedule a Joint Workshop with
the AHAC
Buddy Ramsey stated the Workshop had been scheduled for June 5th but was cancelled
due to a scheduling conflict. The Workshop will be scheduled for a date after the
Board's summer recess, i.e., possibly September or October. The postponement was
discussed with the AHAC Subcommittee. Staff will work with the Subcommittee to
develop an Agenda, the presentation, and all supporting materials for the Workshop. The
materials will be presented to the Committee members for review prior to the Workshop.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:
(Speakers will be heard after the topic has been discussed.)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS/PRESENTATIONS: STAFF
A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair(One-Year Term, ending July 1,2013)
Chairman Hruby opened the floor for nominations for Chairman and Vice Chairman.
Bradley Schiffer moved to nominate Chairman Hruby to serve as Chairman. Second by
Patricia Fortune.
Chairman Hruby asked if anyone wanted to serve as Chairman(no opposition) and then
(EA, i5t-0. accepted the Co • e's nomination.
C' Motion carrie , 6—O.' (Chairman Hruby abstained from voting.)
Patricia Fortune moved to nominate Christian Davis to serve as Vice Chairman. Second
��/ by Bradley Schiffer.
v t.0 1 S t Mr. Davis accepted the Committee's nomination.
C Motion carriek6—0, (Mr. Davis abstained from voting.)
Chairman Hruby closed the floor. Nominations were concluded.
B. Review: Attendance Records of Committee Members (July 1,2011 —June 30,2012)
Chairman Hruby stated there are attendance requirements and, in the future, will be
reviewed annually.
Buddy Ramsey stated:
• The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee's fiscal year schedule has
historically begun on July 1St and run through June 30th
• The final meeting of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is the June, 2012 meeting.
• Staff has recommended that the agenda for the first meeting of the Committee's
fiscal year include an item for review of the prior year's attendance record.
• The Ordinance, as currently written, states if a member fails to attend two
consecutive meetings without a satisfactory excuse, or attends less than one-half
of the Committee's meetings during a fiscal year,the member's position will
become vacant.
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• He presented a preliminary report to the Committee for their review. An official
report will be presented at the first meeting of the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year.
• It was suggested the report include percentages for three categories: "present,"
"excused," and"absent."
Mr. Ramsey will review the Ordinance to verify that his interpretation was correct, i.e.,
that if a member did not attend at least half of the Committee's meetings—whether
"excused"or"absent"—the member's position would be vacated. For example, there are
to be 12 meetings per year. If a member did not attend 7 meetings, even though the
member was technically"excused,"the position would become vacant.
• Request: Any member who cannot attend a particular meeting will notify Staff in
advance so the meeting can be postponed if necessary.
Chairman Hruby noted that, within the past two months, three members realized their
work schedules would no longer permit them to serve and resigned from the Committee.
C. Review of Draft: U.S. Department of Housing& Urban Development One-Year
Action Plan
Margo Castorena, Grants Operation Manager, stated:
• A copy of the draft for the 2012-2013 Action Plan was emailed to each member
• Federal entitlement funding: $2,630,018
o CDBG - $2,004,496
o HOME - $456,770
o Emergency Solutions Grant ("ESG") - $168,745
Proposed Projects: (funded by CDBG)
• Youth Haven—$956,000
• David Lawrence Center—$180,000
• City of Naples ("pass through" community)—$105,835
• Immokalee CRA—$68,087 (partial funding for economic development project)
Public Service awards:
• Shelter for Abused Women and Children—$144,500
• Housing Development Corporation of SWFL (Credit Counseling)—$84,500
• Housing Development Corporation of SWFL (Shifting Program)—$71,674
• Housing, Human, and Veterans' Services (Administration)—$400,899
Proposed Projects: (funded by HOME)
• CHDO ( "set aside"—to be determined)—$44,517
• Collier County Housing Authority (Tenant-based Rental Assistance) Admin—$25,000
• Collier County Housing Authority (Tenant-based Rental Assistance)—$197,583
• Cirrus Point(payback)—$160,000 (negotiated settlement)
• HHVS (Administration)—$29,677
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Emergency Solutions Grant("ESG")
• Formerly known as the Emergency Shelter Grant
• Allocation: approximately $96,000 per year
• Funding alternated yearly between the Shelter for Abused Women and Children,
and St. Matthew's House
• Funding was designated only for maintenance, operations, and supportive services
by the recipient Shelter
• January, 2012—the "Hearth Act" was enacted to expand the categories of
activities that were eligible for funding
• Funding has been increased to $168,000
• Eligible Activities include:
o Outreach,
o Re-Housing,
o Vouchers
• HUD requested that HHVS submit a Substantial Amendment for the 2011-2012
Fiscal Year; deadline to submit was May 5, 2012
• Upon receiving approval from HUD, a Substantial Amendment will be submitted
for funding for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year and to determine the types of
homelessness prevention and rehousing activities that will be eligible for funding
• Funding will be awarded on to competitive application rather than on
"entitlement"
• Continuum of Care (non-profit organization coalition) will determine which
projects to recommend for funding
Action Plan: Time Line
• June 21, 2012—Public Comment period ends
• July 24, 2012—Action Plan is submitted to the Board of County Commissioners
• August 15, 2012—final Action Plan is submitted to HUD
• October 1, 2012—Entitlement year begins
Christian Davis asked if the recipients are monitored after they receive funding.
Margo Castorena stated the projects are to be completed within the funding year.
Chairman Hruby asked how the funds set aside for CHDO would be handled.
Ms. Castorena responded the funds will be held by HUD and will remain open and
available for use.
It was noted the maximum amount of time for a tenant to receive assistance vouchers for
payment of rent is 24 months.
Chairman Hruby asked the members if they would support a Motion to approved
recommending to the Board of County Commissioners to adopt the One-Year Action
Plan as presented.
John Cowan moved to support the motion. Second by Patricia Fortune. Motion
carried unanimously, 6—0.
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Y,71" D. Review: Housing Initiatives ("SHIP") Program Expenditures Update
Christy Sontag, Housing Human & Veterans Services, stated:
• Fiscal Year 2009—2010: 100% of funding had been expended
• Fiscal Year 2010—2011: Preparing to "roll out" allocation
o "Carry forward"of$16,974
o Program income: $2,129,109
o Total allocation: $2,146,083
• Met with Habitat for Humanity,NABOR(Naples Area Board of
Realtors), and community partners
• Habitat received an allocation of$780,000
• Lenders and Banks—$1M
• Home buyer educational classes—$50,000
• "To Be Determined" —$100,000 has been set aside
• Fiscal Year 2011 —2012:
o Deadline to spend: June 13, 2014
o Distribution: $430,987
o Program income/unrecognized revenue: $318,927
o Total Allocation: $749,814
o Funds will not be disbursed until the 2010-2011 allocation of$2M has been
exhausted
o No funds may be expended for new construction
• Fiscal Year 2012—2013 begins July 1, 2012:
o No allocations are anticipated
o The "Sadowski Coalition"met with the Attorney General's office to present
Collier County's case to utilize the funds for the SHIP and SAIL programs
o The Attorney General is attempting to restore the Housing Trust Fund by
allocating the Mortgage Settlement Funds (awarded to States from the
Mortgage Industry)to SHIP
E. Summer Meeting Schedule
Chairman Hruby stated July 2nd and August 6th were proposed meeting dates.
Buddy Ramsey stated the Board of County Commissioners will be on summer recess
and, if an emergency were to occur, the AFAC Chairman would be contacted to
determine is a meeting should be held. It would be advertised properly.
Chairman Hruby noted the Subcommittee decided to meeting during the summer in
preparation for the Workshop with the BCC. He suggested meeting in August.
Bradley Schiffer moved to suspend the July and August Committee meetings. Second
by Patricia Fortune. Carried unanimously, 6—0.
Chairman Hruby asked that Staff advertise the Subcommittee meetings.
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F. (Added by amendment to Agenda) Committee Vacancy: Review of Application
Chairman Hruby called for a motion to ratify approving the application of
Raymond Cabral. John Cowan moved to support the motion. Second by Bradley
Schiffer. Motion carried unanimously, 6—0.
7. STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBERS: GENERAL COMMENTS
(None)
NEXT MEETING: To Be Announced—3:00 PM
Location: BCC Chambers,3rd Floor, Administrative Building"F"
(Members will be notified via email of a cancellation)
There being no further business for the good of the County, the meeting was adjourned
at 4:05 PM by order of the Chairman.
COLLIER COUNTY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ADVIS 1 Y COMMITTEE
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