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Home My WebLink AboutMN-IURAGOV-2010-05-21Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency Approved 6/18/10 City 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New York 14850 (607) 274-6559 559 MINUTES MINUTES IURA Governance Committee IURA Governance Committee 8:30 A.M., May 21, 2010 8:30 A.M., May 21, 2010 Present: Sue Cummings, Carolyn Peterson, David Whitmore Present: Sue Cummings, Carolyn Peterson, David Whitmore Absent: Kathy Schlather Absent: Kathy Schlather Staff: Nels Bohn, JoAnn Cornish, Sue Kittel, Alice Vargo Staff: Nels Bohn, JoAnn Cornish, Sue Kittel, Alice Vargo I. Call to Order I. Call to Order The Governance Committee was called to order by Chairperson Cummings at 8:39 a.m. The Governance Committee was called to order by Chairperson Cummings at 8:39 a.m. II Additions to or deletions from the agenda II Additions to or deletions from the agenda Cummings requested to add NYS Tax Form IT-214 to New Business and the schedule for completion of the City’s FY 2008 audit to Old Business. There were no objections. Cummings requested to add NYS Tax Form IT-214 to New Business and the schedule for completion of the City’s FY 2008 audit to Old Business. There were no objections. III. Public comment - none III. Public comment - none IV. Approval of meeting minutes: April 16, 2010 IV. Approval of meeting minutes: April 16, 2010 Peterson moved, seconded by Cummings, the minutes of April 16, 2010 with corrections as noted. Peterson moved, seconded by Cummings, the minutes of April 16, 2010 with corrections as noted. Approved Unanimously 3-0 Approved Unanimously 3-0 V. New Business V. New Business A. Authorize creation and filling of IURA Contracts Monitor I position - resolution A. Authorize creation and filling of IURA Contracts Monitor I position - resolution Whitmore moved, seconded by Peterson, to enter into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter involving the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person. Whitmore moved, seconded by Peterson, to enter into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter involving the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person. Approved Unanimously 3-0 Approved Unanimously 3-0 The Committee moved into executive session at 8:44 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:58 a.m. Cummings reported that no action was taken in executive session. The Committee moved into executive session at 8:44 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:58 a.m. Cummings reported that no action was taken in executive session. Peterson moved, seconded by Whitmore the following resolution: Peterson moved, seconded by Whitmore the following resolution: Create and Fill IURA Contracts Monitor I Employment Position Create and Fill IURA Contracts Monitor I Employment Position Whereas, on March 25, 2010, the IURA authorized a job search to fill a part-time, permanent Contracts Monitor I position at a salary rate to be determined based on qualifications, contingent upon final approval of the IURA, and Whereas, on March 25, 2010, the IURA authorized a job search to fill a part-time, permanent Contracts Monitor I position at a salary rate to be determined based on qualifications, contingent upon final approval of the IURA, and Whereas, a job search was undertaken that resulted in three interviews conducted by the Contracts Monitor I search committee composed of Sue Kittel, Nels Bohn, and Wies Van Leuken, and Whereas, a job search was undertaken that resulted in three interviews conducted by the Contracts Monitor I search committee composed of Sue Kittel, Nels Bohn, and Wies Van Leuken, and Whereas, the search committee unanimously selected Ms. Rene Funke as the preferred candidate to fill the job position and recommended that she be offered the job subject to satisfactory reference checks, and Whereas, the search committee unanimously selected Ms. Rene Funke as the preferred candidate to fill the job position and recommended that she be offered the job subject to satisfactory reference checks, and IURA Governance Committee 5-21-10 Minutes Page 2 of 3 assistance program, and building cooperative relationships with ients and funding agencies, and hereas, reference checks yielded positive results, and on a part-time, 25-hours per week basis at a salary of $28,367, contingent upon IURA approval, nd hereas, on May 15, 2010, the preferred candidate accepted the contingent job offer, and t IURA financial resources are sufficient to sustain the proposed hiring r the foreseeable future, and his matter at their May 21, 2010 meeting and commended the following; now, therefore, be it onitor I as referenced in the ttached job description, dated March 14, 2010, and be it further, ng of Ms. Rene Funke to fill the IURA Contracts onitor I position subject to the following terms: Whereas, the preferred candidate is highly qualified for the position and possesses professional experience developing systems for documenting compliance with contractual obligations, managing a HUD-funded rental security deposit cl W Whereas, on May 14, 2010, a job offer was made to the preferred candidate to fill the Contracts Monitor I position a W Whereas, IURA staff certifies tha fo Whereas, the Governance Committee considered t re Resolved, that the IURA hereby creates the position of Contracts M a Resolved, that the IURA hereby authorizes the hiri M Title: Contracts Monitor I Salary: $28,367 annually ($21.80/hour) satisfactory schedule rt-time, at-will employee lth insurance, sick leave, paid vacations and Carried Unanimously 3-0 B. ired vailable by Bohn, and then only subject to receipt of bids on the SSCC air conditioner project. l with community group towards the possibility of employment programs modeled loosely on the GIAC Work Hours: 25 hours per week, based on a mutually Employment Status: Permanent, pa Start Date: June 1, 2010 Working Conditions/Benefits: Governed by the IURA Human Resource Policies, including hea retirement benefits. Summer Youth Employment funding shortfall, identification of potential resources Bohn reported that there is currently no State or Federal funds currently available to support summer youth employment this year and at the Mayor’s request he had investigated potential IURA resources. He noted that last year State and Federal funding supported approximately 400 summer jobs for youth ages 14-24 because of the stimulus and approximately 200 youth in Tompkins County are served in a typical year. According to the Workforce Investment Board, funding of approximately $1,800 is requ per summer job placement of 120 hours over six weeks. He noted that almost all CDBG funds are obligated for other community development projects. Only $6,600 in CDBG funds were identified as potentially a There was a lengthy discussion regarding the likelihood of State or Federal funding, various potentia funding sources for summer youth employment and longer-term job training and employment skills development programs that may lead to permanent employment. Kittel reported that she is working a IURA Governance Committee 5-21-10 Minutes Page 3 of 3 employees rather than just mployment offers the highest return on IURA resources. limited funding for summer youth employment if State and Federal nddoes No action was taken. irements for compliance with “Section 3” of the Housing & Urban hn to develop a draft Section 3 plan that is as straight forward and understandable as possible. D. e ee unanimously agreed to forward this matter to the IURA meeting for nominations and action. E. ters o ons. She suggested informing beneficiaries of the security deposit program about this tax credit. York State retirement system while IURA contributes 5% of payroll each employees SEP-IRA. B. el, use of NHI bond proceeds - date. A. H d the newly issued 2010 income limits, noting that the low/mod incomes are lower than the 2009 limits. hitmore let the meeting at 10:13 a.m., resulting in the loss of a quorum. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 a.m. j:\community development\admin files\minutes\governance- b&a\2010\5may\may iura gov minutes nb.doc Commercial Drivers License program, but focusing on the medical employment sector. Additionally, she thought programs that induce private sector firms to hire permanent summer e Bohn stated that the Economic Development Committee discussed this matter and encouraged the investment of resources in programs that result in permanent employment or enhanced job skills, but recognized there may be a need for fuing not materialize. C. HUD 2010 monitoring, requ Development Act of 1968 Bohn reported that the IURA is required to adopt a Section 3 Plan to enhance economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons when the IURA or its subgrantees award certain contracts for CDBG projects. Cummings encouraged Bo Election of IURA Officers Following discussion, Cummings and Peterson each volunteered that they are willing to make themselves available for another term as officers, but did not think it appropriate to develop a committe recommendation as they compose a majority of the committee quorum. The Committ NYS Tax Form Cummings discussed tax credits available to certain low- to moderate-income homeowners and ren on the IT-214 tax form. Eligibility is limited to owners of homes valued at no more than $85,000 or renters who pay no more than $450 out of pocket, which would make many Section 8 voucher holders eligible. She encouraged the IURA to disseminate this tax credit opportunity as part of its mission t benefit low- and moderate-income pers VI. Old Business A. IURA Compensation policies – Bohn briefly reviewed the City versus IURA retirement contribution rates. He reported that the City pays 12.5% of payroll to the New the Bond Couns No up VII. Staff Report UD 2010 income limits Bohn summarize Wf IX. Adjournment