Minutes ofthe TownofBedford The Redevelopment and Housing Authority Since this was the first meeting ofa new year, the Redevelopment and Housing Authority held its organizational meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Municipal Building Council Hall. Prior to the start of the Authority meeting, the Hilltop CDBG Management Team meeting was held. Redevelopment and Housing Authority members present: Frances Coles; Ann Duncan; Georgiann Watts; and David Foster Redevelopment and Housing Authority members absent: Jim Messier Town Staff present: Mary Zirkle, Director of Planning and Community Development, Gary McIver, Building Official; and Cathy Johnson, Clerk to the Housing Authority Town Staff absent: Anne Cantrell, Finance Director Other present: Jefrado Granger, Community Planner, Central VA Planning District Commission (via Zoom); Kathryn Bique, Community Development Specialist with Department of] Housing and Community Development (DHCD) (via Zoom); CG Stanley, Town Council CALLTOORDER: Ms. Zirkle, Director of Planning and Community Development, opened the meeting and asked the Clerk for the roll call. The Clerk gave the roll call and it was determined that there was a quorum. ELECTIONOF CHAIRMAN: Ms. Zirkle opened the floor for nomination of Chairman of the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Ms. Coles made a motion to nominate Mr. Jim Messier as Chairman. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Watts made a motion to close the floor to nominations of Chairman. Ms. Zirkle asked for those in favor and those opposed. By acclamation, all members present voted in favor to appoint Mr. Jim Messier as Chairman. Since Mr. Messier was not present to conduct the meeting, Ms. Zirkle opened the floor for nominations of Vice Chairman. Ms. Coles made a motion to nominate Ms. Ann Duncan as Vice Chairman. There being no further nominations, Mr. Foster made a motion to close the floor to nominations ofVice-Chairman. Ms. Zirkle asked for those in favor or opposed. By acclamation, all members present voted in favor to appoint Ms. Ann Duncan as Vice-Chairman. Ms. Zirkle turned the meeting over to Ms. Duncan and she moved into the next item. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ms. Coles made a motion to approve the July 11, 2024, minutes and Mrs. Watts seconded. The vote carried 4-0 to approve the minutes as presented. CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Zirkle gave the financial reports on behalf of Anne Cantrell, Finance Director. She stated that currently there is $28,830.55 cash on hand in the Housing Authority account. Ms. Zirkle explained how 2/13/25 Redevelopment & Housing Authority Minutes Page 1 of 2 the funds were rollover to the Housing Authority from the. Joint Bedford Main Street account from the County. She stated that the Authority does not have to match funds for the Hilltop Phase 2 project. INFORMATION ITEMS: Ms. Zirkle stated that the property owner of 1755 Longwood Ave Ext requested assistance with housing repairs. Ms. Zirkle stated that after reviewing the policy, she confirmed funds cannot be used for a vacant structure, which that is due to its condition. She asked the owner for quotes and the quotes came in about $70,000.00 for labor & material. Mr. McIver stated that the work needed was scaled back to safety items. He added that a lot ofthe work is cosmetic. Ms. Zirkle wanted the Authority to be aware of the need in case they know of anyone or a group that could assist perhaps with labor. Ms. Zirkle stated that the property owner wanted to move back into the family home. Ms. Zirkle stated that there are two vacancies on the Board and if any member knew of someone willing to serve to let staff know. Ms. Duncan stated that she was glad that Mr. Foster agreed to remain on the Board. She suggested seeking a member from the new areas annexed and she offered to ask someone she had in mind. ACTION ITEMS: Noné. ADJOURNED: There being no further business, the Vice Chair asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Coles made the motion to adjourn and Mrs. Watts seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Johnson, Clerk of the Authority Approved on March 13, 2025 Mr. James T. Messier, Chairman 2/13/25 Redevelopment & Housing Authority Minutes Page 2 of 2