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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/24 PRHA MinutesPulaski Redevelopment & Housing Authority Meeting Minutes February 22, 2024 The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Consideration of September 28, 2023 minutes. The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Mr. Hale to approve the minutes. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Abstained Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Update on Status of Pulaski Redevelopment & Housing Authority Ms. Darlene Burcham stated several staff changes have occurred and the position of the Economic Development staff person that has not been filled as of yet and a new member of the board has been appointed, Brooks Dawson. Mr. Rygas stated the Town had reinstated an Economic Development Authority to overlook projects with the commercial interest whereas the Pulaski Redevelopment and Housing Authority would handle housing and blight properties. Ms. Burcham stated the Housing Authority is now properly registered with a separate Federal Identification Number. Adoption of Bylaws Mr. Goodman stated the previous bylaws were adopted in 2009 but wasn’t sure if they were formally filed with Council. Mr. Goodman stated the secretary/treasurer is the Mayor or his designee and suggested that to be a member of Town Council or their designee instead of the Mayor and suggested the Town’s treasurer be designated to follow financial standards. Mr. Goodman also suggested that the Clerk of Council be the designee for the secretary. Mr. Dawson asked Mr. Rygas what the boundaries are of the EDA and the Housing Authority. Mr. Rygas stated the boundaries are driven by the state code but the EDA is empowered to do things of a Housing Authority if there isn’t one and the Housing Authority is not empowered to do certain things that an EDA can if there’s no EDA. The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt the Bylaws using the proposed document amended accordingly, that Section Four be stricken and rewritten to that the Town Council whether may appoint a member order as need, that the secretary be the Clerk of Council or their designee, the treasurer being the Town Manager or their designee. Also, that Section Two of Article Four be stricken and changed to the Chairman shall call those meetings, not the secretary/treasurer. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Presentation & Request from Calfee Community & Cultural Center for Lease Extension Jill Williams gave a brief update on the Calfee Project stating the construction is over 60% completed and they are on schedule, having three classrooms of the early childhood development center, the Harmon Learning Center will be opening in August. Ms. Williams requested that the lease or the Calfee Community and Cultural Center be extended from 20 years to 55 years to meet stringent IRS rules related to the Federal Tax Credits. She stated the IRS rules require the ground lease be 55 years which equals their regulations on the useful life of the building. The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Ms. Poore to approve the extension of the lease from 20 years to 55 years for Calfee Community & Cultural Center. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Closed Session Chairman Penn asked for a motion to go into Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. for the following item VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Consideration of Acquisition/ Disposition of Real Property- 1st Street The motion was made by Mr. Goodman seconded by Mr. Dawson to move into Closed Session Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Mr. Dawson to adjourn from Closed Session at 6:48 p.m. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Certification of Closed Session- The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Mr. Dawson to certify that only the following item was discussed in Closed Session: VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 3 (1 item)- Consideration of Acquisition/Disposition of Real Property- 1st Street. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye Approval of Agreements- The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Hale to approve the Hold Harmless Agreement Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye The motion was made by Mr. Goodman and seconded by Mr. Hale to approve the presentation to the tenant, the draft of the ground lease with any updates from the presented document that Mr. Rygas also has in correction of the name in 12-3-1. Lane R. Penn- Aye Brooks Dawson- Aye Thomas Underwood- Aye Charles Underwood- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Joseph Goodman- Aye Michelle Poore- Aye The next meeting would be scheduled within three months or sooner if needed and members will be notified of the date. With no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 6:51 p.m.