MEETING MINUTES - April 2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
MINUTES
April 21, 2021
A. Organizational Matters
I. Call meeting to order – Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m. by D. Potack
II. II. Attendance – Members: L. Daily, A. Church, P. Halyeko,
D. Potack, A. Niles; D. Surace, K. White. Others: D. Chafiezadeh, J. Welles, A. Filosa, D. Mangaser, E. Talbott, Guests: Michael Meola, Kei Hayashi of BJH
III. Review & Approval of March 2021 Minutes – Accepted Minutes.
IV. Review & Approval of Financial Report March 2021- Accepted Financial Report.
V. Board retreat/strategic planning process- J. Welles reported that she is applying for grant funding from Dyson Foundation to help pay for strategic planning. We have a proposal from NYCON to provide consulting services to guide us through the process. The Board decided that it will wait until the funding is in place by next meeting to vote on moving forward with the Strategic planning. D. Potack asked if we could pay for the consultant without the grant and J. Welles said she thought so, but it would be good to have the funding.
B. Property Related Matters
I. New development/2 Family renovations:
1. House to Home update:
i. 27 and 43 Johnston: E. Talbott updated Board: both 27 Johnston St and 43 Johnston are 44% to 46% complete based on April payment requisitions; 43 Johnston has installed insulation and sheet rock and at 27 Johnston, rough framing is complete; 27 Johnston St is a little behind due to not getting the permit at the same time. J. Welles and E. Talbott will meet with contractor on site this Thursday, April 22, 2021.
ii. 115 and 150 Lander: J. Welles executed contract with Carlos Arturo Contracting. The permit applications are in process for those buildings. The Dept of Buildings notified us that sprinklers were required, and we submitted plans for them last week from Calculated Fire.
2. Church of Holy Deliverance: 37 Chambers/Lander St lots update: The subdivision application is on the May 4 Planning Board Work Session agenda.
3. 151 Liberty/10 Chambers co-marketing plan. Board has specific discussions, A. Church stated that the Land Bank and City could put out an RFP; not to do 2 independent ones. All are in favor of residential housing with lower retail on bottom of building. A. Church states could be potential of 50 to 75 units of housing. Current zoning code allows 5 stories with a set-back similar to 104 Washington St. Height max out at 5 ½ stories. All agree to have a MOU in place between the City and NCLB and each Board would approve. A Church thought the parking requirements could be worked out, especially with the municipal lot on Chambers or in lieu of increased bus service such as done in other projects. Some parking could also be included on site, given the footprint and possibility for underground. D.Potack asks if A.Church will get content for MOU to D. Chafizadeh to turn around with draft to review for next meeting.
II. Sales of NCLB Development Projects:
1. 104 Washington Street update– no updates.
2. 143 Washington Street to BJH update – Michael Meola presented a brief update; had site inspection with two local contractors; they are redesigning the project to make a little bit smaller (i.e. not doing the partial 5thstory). In order to reduce costs Mr. Meola stated that 11,000 square feet would be reduced to 9,000 square feet. Two contractors are preparing bids by next week, so BJH will be able to provide a clearer updated plan by next meeting in May with a timeline for a year end closing. M. Meola said that they would need the contract to be renewed, since it expired, and would like to address that at next month’s meeting when they provide their update.
3. RFA’s for 39 S. Miller and 38 Lander St.- The RFAs were extended to April 15th. J. Welles states that outreach and flyering was done at local churches, the library and around the neighborhood, and materials were all translated into Spanish. NCLB only received one applicant for 38 Lander, which was not complete. A. Church makes a motion to extend the application to June 15, subject to all statutory requirements, D. Potack seconds the motion. Motion is accepted. Staff will hold open houses and put signage on the buildings to garner more interest.
4. 128 Dubois/140 Chambers St.—J. Welles stated we should put out an RFP for these two properties since we have completed the remediation and stabilization work. They are too big to use for House to Home, but have many other possible uses. If purchased by an investor, they would still have income restrictions for renters; 128 Dubois is about 3000 sq. ft. and the basement could be used for different uses. 140 Chambers – has a large attic space and could have three apartments. The Board is in favor of family oriented apartments. There is a lack of 3 bedroom apartments in Newburgh per R. Monteverde. A. Church asks if there is a waiting list for RUPCO rentals and R. Monteverde states there is a need for 2 to 3 bedroom apartments. J. Surace suggests having a conversation off line with J. Welles to discuss need for medical uses. Staff to provide suggested sale price at next meeting.
III. Building Preservation Program/ Other
1. 44 S. Miller demolition plan-update– J. Welles reported that we are waiting on the work plan from the engineer, which has been delayed.
2. 61 Liberty St. – update- J. Welles states owner was delayed in getting his certificate of completion within the allotted time period and reached out to us with an update and extension request; The whole staff visited the site yesterday. He has all the major work done; stabilization work is complete; sheet-rock, windows, plumbing and electric has been installed and inspected. Most of what is needed is finish work, including kitchen and bathrooms. He requested an extension through July. D. Potack suggests extending the deadline to 3 months from now with milestones put in place at 45 days from now. A. Church mentions that he should renew his permits. K. White motions to grant an extension to report back within 45 days w/milestones. D. Potack second the motion. All are in favor.
J. Welles states: No new business to report. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
D. Next Board Meeting May 19, 2021, 3:00pm