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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_HOUAB_09.18.2017City of Georgetown, Texas Housing Advisory Board Minutes September 18, 2107, at 3.30 p.m. Historic Light and Waterworks Building, 406 W. 811} Street Georgetown, Texas 78626 Members present: Brenda Baxter, Vice Chair; Randy Hachtel; Brian Ortego; Nikki Brennan; Harry Nelson; and Lou Sneed Members absent: Joseph Gonzales, Chair; Staff present: Nat Waggoner, Long mange Planning Manager; Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator; Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director; Karen Frost, Recording Secretary Call to Order by the Brenda Baxter at 3:32 pm. A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2017 meeting. Karen Frost, Recording Secretary Motion by Ortego, second by Hatchel to approve the minutes. Approved 5 — 0 (Gonzales and Brennan absent). Legislative Regular Agenda B. Presentation and discussion of the recently completed Target Industry and Workforce Analysis — Michaela Doltar, Economic Development Director Michaela Dollar presented the recently completed Target Industry and Workforce analysis. Lou Snead asked about the definition of a living wage and what can be done to ensure current residents of Georgetown are able to find housing and employment. He asked if considerations for incen tivi zing companies include workforce considerations. Nat Waggoner said key components such as transportation, economic development incentives, education and development requirements, are being evaluated in addition to affordable housing. Nikki Brennan said the housing authority is hosting a successful HVAC training of 12 students with Austin Community College. The board said there is a need for more local education opportunities. C. Presentation and discussion regarding the Housing Tax Credit resolution process and review of existing Housing Tax Credit projects - Susan Watkins, AICD, Housing Coordinator Susan Watkins gave an update on the LIHTC process that was approved in 2016. The board briefly discussed reasons there might be more LIFITC units in Georgetown as compared to the rest of Williamson County. Staff told the board about the 4% application and discussed the status of the LIHTC currently under development. Harry Nelson suggested looking at benefits for employees. Housing Advisory Board Page 1 Minutes September 18, 2017 Page 5 of 55 D. Presentation and discussion of the Housing Advisory Board draft FY18 Work Plan and recommendations for monthly research topics - Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator Susan Watkins and Nat Waggoner presented a draft work plan for FY2018. The Board voiced concerns over the Comprehensive Plan Update timeline. The board asked if the Housing Element & Feasibility of Housing Programs Study could be updated sooner. They said they would like to bring recommendations to Council by June 2018. Lou Snead asked that pages 7-9 of the current Housing Element, which covers rental housing wage and number of affordable housing units, be updated now. Several board members voiced a sense of urgency in regards to the affordable housing issue and that they would like to see more units built as soon as possible. Waggoner asked the board members about their goals and vision for the housing element. He asked the board if the affordable housing problem was fully defined. He suggested we use the monthly meetings to build towards forming goals and recommendations for review of the Consultant work product in 2018. E. Discussion and feedback from the event, Accelerating Housing for All, held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 - Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator Susan Watkins stated that many members of the board attended the event. The board stated they would like to consider more meetings or workshops to accomplish board tasks. F. Upcoming items: The next regular meeting of the Housing Advisory Board is scheduled for October 16, 2017. Motion by Hatchel, second by Brennan to adjourn. Approved, Brenda Baxter, Vice -Chair Housing Advisory Board Minutes September 18, 2017 The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 pm. ZZ , E Attest, Ra achtel Page 6 of 55 Page 2