HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_02.18.2015City of Georgetown
Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
February 18, 2015 at 3:30 p.m.
Convention & Visitors Bureau
103 W. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626
Members present: Clay Woodard, Brenda Baxter, Walt Doering, Harry Nelson
Lawrence Gambone
Members absent: Brad Curlee, John Gav ,tnik, Joe Ruiz
Monica Martin,
Staff present: Jennifer C. Bills, Ilousing Coordinator, Lautie 'Brewer, Assistant City Manager,
Skye Masson, Assistant City Attorney, -"Tammy Glanville, Recording Secretary
This a regular meeting of the :Llousing Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown. The Hoard,
appointed by the Mayor and the City Council, makes recommendations to the City Councilon
affordable housing n:.itters.
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 3:30 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 3:32 by Clay Woodard.
Agenda
A. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the January 14, 2015
meeting.
Motion by Board Member Doering to approve the minutes from the January 14, 2015
Housing Advisory Board meeting Second by Board Member Gambone. Approved: (6-
0).
At this lime agenda itenr C was presented
C. Discussion on the amended board bylaws and the revised Code of Ord finances. --Jennifer
C. Bills, housing Coordinator
Masson assisted board members questions and concerns regarding the amended bylaws
and revised Code of Ordinance. Masson explained that changing the Code of
Ordinances to be gender neutral would require a huge undertaking to ensure all boards
and codes are consistent.
Board Member Doering discussed his concern and is hopeful in lime the city will trove
towards more neutral gender wording (Example Chairman and Vice-chairtnan).
Doering suggested perhaps in the future it could be done incremental as new documents
come up. Masson replied it is something to consider as we move forward and we can
make that suggestion.
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Board and staff discussed some of the pros and cons of neutral gender wording and how
in some context it becomes cumbersome and confusing for readers.
Board member Doering also had questions regarding the duties of members in the Code
of Ordinances and would like to incorporate language froin the charter into the bylaws_
Mason briefly explained bylaws are consistent across all boards and are redundant to
the ordinance_ Masson emphasized the ordinance is what's important.
Masson indicated Coutd:il will pass esolution next week officially adopting the new
bylaws.
B. Consideration and possible action on Creating a presentation to City Council on
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Board and staff discussed revisions and made final edits to the PowerPoint presentation.
Board and staff discussed who will be presenting tic: item to council on February 24,
2015.
D. Update from staff on housing projects:
Gateway Northwest Apartments Construction
Georgetown Square and Northwest Apartments Tax Credit resolutions
Bills provided a brief update from City Council approving both Georgetown Square and
Northwest Apartments Tax Credit resolutions.
Bills discussed arranging a tour with the developer of Gateway Northwest Apartments
once the dub house and pool are close to being completed the developer is planning to
start leasing units in June.
E_ Reminder of the next
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F. AdJournrnent.
Motion by Board Member Gambone to adjourn. Second by Board Member Doering.
Approved. (6-0).
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