Mammoth Lakes Housing Board

Regular Meeting Minutes

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437 Old Mammoth Road, Suite Z, Mammoth Lakes
Members Present:
  • President Kirk Stapp, 
  • Vice President Tom Hodges, 
  • Treasurer Lindsay Barksdale, 
  • Board Member Jennifer Kreitz, 
  • Board Member Tony Perkins, 
  • Board Member Brian D'Andrea, 
  • and Board Member Amanda Rice 
Members Absent:
  • Board Member Heidi Steenstra 
  • and Board Member Sarah Nuttall 

1.
Call to Order

 

Regular meeting of the public benefit corporation, 501(c)3, Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. whose mission is to support affordable housing for a viable economy and sustainable community.

President Kirk Stapp called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 437 Old Mammoth Road, Ste. Z Mammoth Lakes, CA.

2.
Public Comments

This item has attachments. 
1.URGENCY ITEM_increased Innsbruck contract.pdf

This is the established time for any member of the public wishing to address the Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc. Board of Directors on any matter that does not otherwise appear on the agenda. Members of the public desiring to speak on a matter appearing on the agenda should ask the Chairman for the opportunity to be heard when the item comes up for consideration. Public comments may be submitted to the Executive Director at patricia@mammothlakeshousing.org or clerk@townofmammothlakes.ca.gov before or during the meeting, may be made in person in Suite Z or by "Raising your hand" in Zoom. 

Executive Director Patricia Robertson requested that Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2b2, the Board hereby determined that there was a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the Board subsequent to the agenda being posted as specified in subdivision a, said item being; Consider authorizing the rehabilitation contract for Innsbruck Lodge with Christian Hansen Construction in an amount not to exceed $2,495,502. Ms. Robertson requested that the item be taken immediately following item number 4.3 on the agenda.

Board Member Tony Perkins joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.

Ms. Robertson introduced California State Association of Counties (CSAC) Legislative Representative Mark Neuberger and Grants Program Director Brian Rutledge both of whom where in the area to tour some of Mammoth Lakes Housing's affordable housing projects so they could advocate and lobby on behalf of rural counties. 

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

  • Moved byBoard Member Jennifer Kreitz
    Seconded byPresident Kirk Stapp

    Approve addition of the Urgency Item to the agenda.

    For (6)President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Tom Hodges, Treasurer Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Brian D'Andrea, and Board Member Amanda Rice
    Abstain (1)Board Member Tony Perkins
    Absent (2)Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Sarah Nuttall
    Carried (6 to 0)

3.
Consent Agenda

 
  • Moved byPresident Kirk Stapp
    Seconded byBoard Member Jennifer Kreitz

    Approve the Consent Agenda.

    For (7)President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Tom Hodges, Treasurer Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Brian D'Andrea, and Board Member Amanda Rice
    Absent (2)Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Sarah Nuttall
    Carried (7 to 0)

4.
Policy Matters

 

4.1
Introduction of Housing Navigator, Olya Egorov

 

Executive Director Patricia Robertson provided background information on and introduced new Housing Navigator Olya Egorov and Housing Coordinator Isaura Ocampo.

There was discussion between staff and members of the Board.

4.2
MLH Programs Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.2 - April_2023_MLH Report_PAR.pdf

Executive Director Patricia Robertson and Program and Project Associate Erik Guzman-Rangel outlined the information in the staff report. Ms. Robertson announced April was Fair Housing Month and said that she would accept a proclamation from the Town Council this week for Fair Housing Month on behalf of the Mammoth Lakes Board of Realtors and Mammoth Lakes Housing in partnership.

There was discussion between staff and members of the Board.

4.3
Section 4 Capacity Building Grant Opportunity

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.3 - Section 4 Grant Opportuntity (002).pdf

Executive Director Patricia Robertson and Program and Project Associate Erik Guzman-Rangel outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between staff and members of the Board.

Staff was given direction to apply for a grant through the Section 4Rural Capacity Grant program to be used for technology upgrades which would help streamline some of MLH's current processes. 

URGENCY ITEM: 

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board.

Moved: Board Member Brian D’Andrea

Seconded: Board Member Amanda Rice

Approve the increased construction contract with Christian Hansen Construction in the amount of $2.495M. 

Result: Carried

 

4.4
Innsbruck Lodge Project Update

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.4 - Innsbruck Lodge Update_FINAL.pdf

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the staff report.

There was discussion between staff and members of the Board.

4.5
Review and Approve the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Second Quarter Financial Statements:

This item has attachments. 
1.Item 4.5 - Q2 2023 Financials for Board.pdf
  • Mammoth Lakes Housing, Inc.
  • Sierra Housing Advocates, LLC
  • Innsbruck Lodge Affordable Housing, LLC

Executive Director Patricia Robertson outlined the information in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Second Quarter Financial Statements for Mammoth Lakes Housing, LLC, Sierra Housing Advocates, LLC, and Innsbruck Lodge Affordable Housing LLC.

There was discussion between Ms. Robertson and members of the Board. 

  • Moved byBoard Member Jennifer Kreitz
    Seconded byPresident Kirk Stapp

    Approve the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Second Quarter Financial Statements for Mammoth Lakes Housing, LLC, Sierra Housing Advocates, LLC and Innsbruck Lodge Affordable Housing, LLC.

    For (7)President Kirk Stapp, Vice President Tom Hodges, Treasurer Lindsay Barksdale, Board Member Jennifer Kreitz, Board Member Tony Perkins, Board Member Brian D'Andrea, and Board Member Amanda Rice
    Absent (2)Board Member Heidi Steenstra, and Board Member Sarah Nuttall
    Carried (7 to 0)

5.
Board Member Reports

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1.Item 5 - Board Member Reports_placeholder.pdf

Vice President Tom Hodges reported that we were having a historic winter, and said that the threat to properties due to the extraordinary snow loads was real. Mr. Hodges said that the loads were double of what the roofs were designed for. He said that it was imperative to take weight of roofs, especially homes with wood frames and said that a lot of repairs would be needed. He spoke about the recent propane explosions and the increased danger as the snow melts, and stressed the importance of evaluating your homes risk and getting it taken care of. 

President Kirk Stapp said that he was on the Snowcreek IV Homeowners Association Board and reported that they had difficulties in getting staff on the roofs with appropriate gear.

Board Member Jennifer Kreitz attended the Housing California conference, a Rural Hot Topics workshop, the Super Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) workshop, and a California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) Legislative Committee meeting. Ms. Kreitz spoke about a potential reduction in the 4% tax credit requirement for bonds, and discussed Senate Bill 567 which was an expansion of the Tenant Protection Bill 1482.

There was discussion among members of the Board.

6.
Adjourn

 

The meeting was adjourned 7:53 p.m.

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