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Minutes of October 9, 2012
Members Present: Jonzella Bailey- Pridham, Patsy Barbee, Diane Beecham, Katherine Doom,
Dee Jackola, Arthur Sprinczeles
Members Absent: Nannie Richmond, James Stroud
Staff Present: Tara L. Fikes, Roxanna Warren
Guest: Christopher Wehrman
Welcome /Introduction
Patsy Barbee welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Public Comments
None
Approval of Minutes
Katherine Doom made a motion to approve the minutes of September 11, 2012 meeting and
Arthur Sprinczeles seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Habitat for Humanity — Rusch Hollow Bond Proiect
Tara Fikes stated that she spoke with Susan Levy, Director of Habitat for Humanity to discuss
whether there had been consideration of universal design features in the proposed duplex
construction in the Rusch Hollow subdivision. She confirmed that the units would have
doorways and hallways that would increase accessibility. And, Habitat is interested in using all
of the remaining $144,304 Housing Bond Funds to complete this project.
Arthur Sprinczeles made a motion to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) the award of $144,304 to Habitat for Humanity for the Rusch Hollow Duplex. Diane
Beecham seconded the motion. The motion was approve unanimously.
Eno Haven Apartments
As follow -up, Fikes distributed and briefly discussed the eligibility process for Eno Haven
Apartments to include an explanation of income targeting. This information is incorporated as
an attachment to the minutes.
Annual Calendar
Fikes provided a handout with 2013 Housing Calendar topics for discussion and agreement. An
effort will be made to get the calendar completed for distribution in December 2013. The board
was asked to provide other items for the calendar at the next meeting. The members also agreed
to take a group picture for the calendar at the November meeting. The handout is incorporated as
an attachment to these minutes.
Department Report
Tara Fikes provided the following information:
• A copy of the Orange County Boards and Commissions Input for County
Commissioners' Annual Planning Retreat form from last year was distributed to board
members. This year's input is due in mid - November so the Board will need to prepare
that report at the next meeting.
• Fikes distributed copies of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board Policies and
Procedures and the Orange County Board of County Commissioners Advisory Board
Policy to the all Board members. These policies will replace the bylaws. This
information is incorporated as an attachment to the minutes.
Other Business
Katherine Doom stated that she would contact Facebook regarding the log -in information for the
Board's current Facebook page.
Arthur Sprinczeles designed and distributed a copy of the Affordable Housing Advisory Board
brochure. Arthur asked the board to submit comments /suggestions at the next meeting.
The next meeting will be held on November 13, 2012 at the Richard E. Whitted Building, 300
W. Tryon Street in Hillsborough.
Jonzella Bailey- Pridham made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Katherine Doom seconded
the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Respectfully submitted:
Roxanna Warren
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