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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - 11-20-2003-5ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 20, 2003 Action Agenda Item No. _ SUBJECT: Orange Community Housing and Land Trust (OCHLT) Board of Directors DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: OCHLT Info Sheet Clerk's Office, ext, 2130, 2125, 2126, 2129 TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Hillsborough 245-2130 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 336-227-2031 PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Orange Community Housing and Land Trust (OCHLT), BACKGROUND: The Orange Community Housing and Land Trust was created in July 2001 as the result of merging two existing non-profit organizations: OCHC -Orange Community Housing Corporation and CLTOC -Community Land Trust in Orange County, A community land trust (CLT) keeps housing affordable far future generations by controlling the price owners receive when they sell their homes. The CLT model was created in the 1970s; there are presently aver 120 CLTs throughout the United States, Since 1991, Orange Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) had created a variety of rental and owner-occupied housing, focusing on families and individuals with income levels at or below median income in Orange County. Its operational funding was provided by the four local governments of Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carrbaro, the Town of Hillsborough and Orange County Government. In 1999, the CLTOC was established to provide opportunities for low and moderate income households to secure decent, affordable housing and keep it permanently affordable utilizing the community land trust model, CLTOC was staffed by OCHC and partnered with OCHC to develop the first land trust project, the Legion Road Townhomes in Chapel Hill. With the support of both organizations and the four local governments, OCHLT was formed in order to achieve greater operational and fiscal efficiency, as well as a strengthened mission and purpose regarding affordable housing, z The OCHLT has an 18-member Board of Directors with one appointed by the BOCC. Mr. Wayne Kuncl, the former Board President, was appointed May 8, 2002 as the BOCC representative. However, because of a recent internal adjustment of the OCHLT membership, Mr. Kuncl is now serving in a Board seat reserved far the general population, and the seat reserved for the BOCG is now vacant. The BOCC may fill this seat with one of its own members, FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. RECOMMENDATION: Consider making an appointment to the Orange Community Housing and Land Trust as the Board may decide. __._ . From: "Robert Dowling" <rdowling@ochlt.org> To: "Gwen Harvey" <Ghs.rvey@co.orange,nc us> Date: 10/16103 5:10PM Gwen, As we discussed, we are asking the Bc)CC to name an appointee to our board of directors.. The previous appointee was Wayne Kuncl, the former Board Chair, who is now a general representative to the board, For your information, our board is divided into thirds: one-third homeowners, one-third appointees an~i one-third general community representatives. The new board Chair is Chris Moses, ~ homeowner. Wayne moved into the spot vacated by Nina Moseley, who is relocating out of the area. We look forward to the Commissioners naming one of their own to the board. Please let me know if you need additional information, Robert Orange Community Housing and Land Trust Information for Board of Directors members Some background Orange Community Housing and Land Trust (OCHLT) was created in .Tiny 2001 as the result of merging two existing non-profit organizations, Since 1991, Orange Community Housing Corporation (OCHC) had created a variety of rental and owner-occupied housing, focusing an families and individuals with income levels at or below median income in Orange County, Its operational funding was provided by the four local governments of Orange County, the Town of Chapel Hill, the Town of Carcboro and the Town of Hillsborough. In 1999, the Community Land Trust in Orange County (CLTOC) was established to provide opportunities for low- and moderate- income households to secure decent, affordable housing and keep it permanently affordable utilizing the community land trust model. CLTOC was staffed by OCHC and partnered with OCHC to develop the first land trust project, the Legion Road Townhomes in Chapel Hilh With the support of both organizations and the four local governments, OCHLT was formed in order to achieve greater operational and fiscal efficiency, as well as a strengthened mission and purpose regazding affordable housing. A community land trust (CLT) keeps housing affordable for future generations by controlling the price owners receive when they sell their homes, It balances a homeowner's ability to develop wealth with the community's desire to maintain a variety of housing affordable to all of its citizens. The GLT model was created in the 1970s; there aze presently over 120 CLTs throughout the United States, Composition of the Board of Directors • The Board shall represent a diversity of technical skills to enable the Boazd to make informed, well-balanced decisions on the economic viability and social impact of its activities • There shall be sacio-economic, racial, gender and geographic diversity among the Boazd of Directors T/zere are 18 directors, as fo[lorvs • [6] Lessee Representatives Nominated by Lessee Members and elected by the Regulaz Membership • [6] General Representatives -Nominatedi b_y eneral Members and elected by the Regulaz Membership [6] Public Representatives '-'--~ --_.__,_(-1)_ Appointed by the Orange County Board of Commissioners ~~ (1) Appointed by the Chapel Hill Town Counoil- - - (1) Appointed by Carrboro Boazd of Aldermen (1) Appointed by the Hillsborough Town Board (1) Appointed by The University of North Cazolina at Chapel Hill (1) Nominated and elected by the OGHLT Boazd of Directors, representing a local nonprofit organization that provides housing or other services for low- or moderate-income people, OCHLT /njarmalion jor Board ojDveclors members September 2, 2003 1 Time Conunitnrent Historically, the OCHLT Boazd has met once each month (2"d Wednesday) for 90 minutes. Attendance at tJ:ese regtclar board Ir:eetings is criticaG OCHLT's operations aze complex and require board members to stay up-to-date regarding issues facing the organization.. Boazd members must be willing and able to commit to a minimum average of 6-8 hours per month. This will include not only a regular boazd meeting but also ,serving on a board committee, In addition, Board members aze expected to attend an annual boazd training (historically, 1 day in .July) and an annual planning retreat (historically, 1 day in eazly January), • Board eonnnillees Presently there aze two standing committees as identified in the bylaws, Executive Committee Lessee Membership Committee We anticipate the formation of other new committees during 2002-2003 to further the work of OCHLT, particulazly in the aeeas of membership, fund-raising, and education/public relations. 3. Financial commitment Boazd members must be willing to make a fmancial commitment. Every Boazd member does not have to contribute at the same level; we certainly recognize that some can give far more than others. But everyone can give something. One hundred percent of the Board needs to financially support the work of OCHLT. Asking the community to give when Board members aze not makes the organization less credible. 4. Contribution of self Board members should bring some special talent, skill, knowledge, contact or other contribution to the work of the boazd, This can include experience in the community being served, extensive board experience, energy and enthusiasm for the work of the organizafion, willingness to learn boazd skills, or technical skills such as legal or public relations know-how, 5. Willingness to serve Boazd members should bring themselves to the work of the Boazd, They must have a desire to serve and be willing to shaze their ideas, experiences, feelings, insights, fears, questions, etc. They must be willing to read the organization's materials, ask questions, think things through, make suggestions, and express honest feelings, 6. Facilitate Boazd members must see themselves as facilitators for the organization, providing support to staff and other Board members. They must be open to working with other people, respecting new ideas, and taking reasonable risks. OCHLT Advisory Committee This Committee will be formally established at the 2002 Annual Meeting. It will be composed of folks with a wide variety of expertise who aze interested in offering their time and services to OCHLT boazd and staff on a volunteer consulting basis, but aze not interested in serving on a formal board or committee. Examples of areas of expertise are construction, architecture, real estate, legal, fund-raising, community-building etc. OCFIL,7lnjormation,for Board ojDueclonmembers September 2, 2003