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Minutes of April 12, 2011
Members Present: Jonzella Bailey- Pridham, Diane Beecham, Mark Johnson, Rashii Purefoy, Nannie
Richmond, Jabrina Robinson and James Stroud
Members Absent: Alex Babbitt, Lynda Baker, Patsy Barbee and Martha Hoylman
Staff Present: Tara L. Fikes, Roxanne W. Reynolds
Guest: Megan Wooley, Town of Chapel Hill Planning Department
Welcome/Introduction
Jabrina Robinson chaired the meeting due to the absence of Chair Patsy Barbee and Co -Chair Lynda
Baker. She asked for a brief introduction for the benefit of the new members and guest.
Public Comments
None
Chanel Hill Affordable Housine Outreach Session
Megan Wooley, Town of Chapel Hill facilitated the outreach session for the Chapel Hill Affordable
Housing Strategy. The purpose of this strategy is to build a more comprehensive understanding of the
affordable housing system in Chapel Hill. The agenda for the session is incorporated as an attachment to
the minutes. After much discussion, Megan stated that a one page strategy report would be developed
based on input received from the outreach sessions. Fikes requested a copy of this report to distribute to
board members.
Minutes
James Stroud made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 8, 2011 meeting and Rashii Purefoy
seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
Spring Bus Tour
The Advisory Board discussed scheduling another bus trip for new members to visit affordable housing
projects in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and unincorporated areas. The members agreed to
schedule the tour on Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 9:30 — 1pm.
Report of the Chair
None
Department Report
Tara Fikes provided the following information.
• Fikes stated that Jabrina Robinson's second term on the Advisory Board would be completed as
of June 30, 2011. The names of Patsy Barbee, Mark Johnson and Nannie Richmond will need to
be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners for reappointment if they are still interested
in serving another term.
• The Eno Haven Apartments Open House will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011.
• Fikes reported that she had received information from several professional groups regarding the
federal budget cuts for 2011. She is waiting for an official notice from HUD regarding the
allocations of funds for the department.
• Fikes mentioned that she and the Staff Attorney attended a foreclosure hearing regarding Whitted
Forest Apartments. The owner is interested in selling the property to a non -profit group.
• The May 10, 2011 meeting will be held at the Richard E. Whitted Building in Hillsborough.
Other Business
James Stroud made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Nannie Richmond seconded the motion. The
motion was approved unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Roxanne W. Reynolds