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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_04.04.2016City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board Minutes April 4, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. Historic Light Georizetown, Texas 78626 Members present: Richard Glasco, Chair; Brenda Baxter; Nikki Brennan, Marion Goforth, Joseph Gonzales, Randy Hachtel and Harry Nelson Members absent: None Staff present: Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator; Karen Frost, Recording Secretary Call to Order by Chair Glasco at 3:31 p.m. and reading of the opening remarks, Public Wishing to Address the Board A. Welcome to guests. Legislative Regular Agenda B. Discussion and possible action on the presentation to City Council at the workshop session on April 12, 2016. --Jennifer C. Bills, Housing Coordinator Bills gave the presentation that was to be given to Council on April 1211. She is asking Council for direction and whether they want the Board and staff to do a study to, update the numbers. She is also recommending programs that will encourage affordable housing. She estimates the cost of a consultant to update the Housing element of the Comprehensive Plan will cost approximately $35,000. The board discussed possible challenges of addressing affordable housing. Motion by Hachtel, second by Goforth to approve the presentation for Council. Approved 7 -0. Motion by Goforth to adjourn, second by Hachtel. Approved 7 - 0 Board adjourned at 4:24 p.m. Approved, Richard Glasco, Chair Attest, Nikki Brennan, Secretary Housing Advisory Board Page I Minutes April 4, 21116