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Housing Advisory Board
Minutes
February 22, 2021, at 3:30 p.m.
Teleconference: http://bit.ly/37mIOON
The regular meeting convened at 3:30 PM on February 22, 2021 via teleconference at
http://bit.ly/37mIOON. Webinar ID: 972 0099 0755. To participate by phone: Call -In number:
(346)248-7799 or Toll -Free 877.853.5257. Password: 216137. Public Comment was allowed via
the teleconference option; no in -person input was allowed.
Board Members present: Lou Snead; Mary Calixtro; Wendy Cash; Charles Collins; Grayson Smith;
Nikki Brennan
Board Members absent: Linda Sloan
Staff present in -person: Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator; Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long
Range Planning Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
The Meeting was opened by Chair Snead at 3:30 p.m.
Regular Session
A. Discussion on how the Housing Advisory Board virtual conference will be conducted, to
include options for public comments and how they public may address the Commission - Sofia
Nelson, Planning Director
Public Wishing to Address the Board
B. As of the deadline, no persons were signed up to speak on items other than those posted on the agenda.
Legislative Regular Agenda
C. Recognition of the service of the outgoing Board Chair. Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing
Coordinator.
Watkins thanked outgoing member/chairman, Lou Snead for his dedication and time
served on the Housing Advisory Board. In appreciation, Watkins presented Mr. Snead with
a framed picture. Mr. Snead thanked the Board along with staff.
D. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2020
meeting. - Mirna Garcia, Management Analyst
Motion to approve Item D with corrections by Cash. Second by Brennan. Approved (6-0).
E. Presentation and discussion on the FY21 Home Repair Program. Susan Watkins, AICP,
Housing Coordinator
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Watkins gave a power point presentation. Discussion on the total funding spent during the
2020 fiscal year. Discussion on the eligibility income requirement. Watkins presented a chart
and stated the eligibility combined income for 1-person household is $54,700 and $78,100.
for a 4-person household.
Watkins reviewed the percentage of homeowners by income chart. It was stated that the
chart shows lower income individuals are unable to live in Georgetown unless they have
been here before the market has gone up. Staff stated over 3,500 owner -occupied households
are in the $50-75K income range and the eligibility increase from 50% to 80% AMI (from
$48,800 to $78,100 for a family of four) serves more workforce homeowners as identified as
an action item in 2030 Comprehensive Plan implementation plan.
F. Presentation and discussion on Georgetown Housing Authority needs assessment. Susan
Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator.
Staff stated Georgetown Housing Authority provides housing for low-income renters.
Board member Brennan gave a brief history and current information on the Stonehaven
units located in Georgetown. She stated the buildings are 39 to 54 years old. Watkins and
Brennan reviewed the current needs for these units including Exterior repairs, HVAC
upgrades, Water heaters, Electrical and Trash collection. Discussion on the current
renovations being done on Stonehaven including replacing sewer lines and renovating
kitchens and bathrooms. It was stated currently 42 units out of 104 units have been given to
the contractor for renovations and the latest completion date for those 42 units would be
March 2022. Discussion on the bidding process along with trash collection and on funding
process.
G. Presentation and discussion of the application process to Williamson County for CDBG
funding for FY21-22. Susan Watkins, AICP, Housing Coordinator
Watkins gave a presentation on the CDBG application process and informed the Board about
proposed projects for CDBG applications to Williamson county. It was stated that Williamson
county is an entitlement county and has been since 2005. It was stated that eligible census tracts
are those with at least 47% of households with incomes at or below 80% of the area median
income. Watkins reviewed the 5 goals Wilco has outlined in the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan
including, Public Facility and Infrastructure Improvements, Increased Access to Affordable
Housing, Decrease Homelessness, Public Services and Affirmatively Further Fair Housing.
Proposed projects should be to spend funding within a year. Watkins reviewed the past use of
funds. Watkins shared a video created by Habitat for Humanity for Shepherd's Village located
on Austin Ave.
Watkins reviewed the proposed FY21 projects including exterior repairs for the Georgetown
Housing Authority and Home Repair Program along with the next steps for the Housing
Advisory Board.
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Waggoner jouzed the meeting and expressed his appreciation to Snead for his knowledge,
dedication and service while serving on the Housing Advisory Board. Chair Snead thanked
staff for their hard work and professionalism.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
Lecretary
Approved, Lou Snead, Chair Attest,.L*
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