Land Bank Authority Board Meeting
December 3, 2014
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Land Bank Authority Board Meeting
September 3, 2014
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Land Bank Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2014
10:00 a.m.
A meeting of the Land Bank Authority Board was held on December 3, 2014 in the
Conference Room at the Land Bank Authority?s office located at 18 Eleventh
Street, Columbus, Georgia.
Members Present: Justin Krieg Carson Cummings Brad Dodds
Lance Hemmings Steve Anthony Patrick Coleman
Also Present: Rhonda Walters (Staff)
Call to Order/Establish a Quorum
Board Chair Justin Krieg called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.
Brad Dodds and Patrick Coleman were introduced as new Board Members.
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes from the Board meeting on October 1, 2014, was
made by Lance Hemmings. The motion was seconded by Brad Dodds. The motion
passed.
Operational Items
a) Financial Update
The new bank account was opened utilizing funds transferred from the City and
proceeds from the sale of property to Habitat. Outstanding invoices from the
Beil Law Firm and NeighborWorks Columbus were paid. Approximately $47,500
remains in the account.
Approximately $79,000 in Program Income is expected from the City in January
from the sale of an NSP funded house. Land Bank activities are an allowable use
within NSP.
b) Board Member Nomination
Carson Cummings confirmed Annehanna Merritt is willing to serve. Justin will
follow-up regarding the Council approval process.
Old/New Business
a) Property
o 1334 24th Street
Sale to Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity completed.
o 2235 Cornell Avenue
Donation completed. Justin has contacted adjacent property owner. He will
follow up to determine if they are interested in property.
o 2910 Bradley Circle
Donation completed. Historic Columbus is willing to pay up to $5,000 for
property. They are interested in it as part of their targeted City Village
project. A motion to sell the property to Historic Columbus for $5,000 was made
by Lance. Brad seconded the motion. Justin recused himself from the vote due to
his employment with Historic Columbus. The motion passed.
o 3916 Oates Avenue
Donation completed. Carrie Strickland with Truth Spring has indicated they
remain interested in the property and will be able to pay closing costs as
requested. She will contact the LBA to proceed with closing. Truth Spring is
developing a new housing program and this property will be one of their first
projects.
o 2205 Tillman
This is a potential REO donation. It is not located in any of the neighborhoods
targeted by our non-profit partners and no other interested parties have been
identified. The LBA is not interested in the property.
o 1016 51st Street
Donation of this REO property is in process. NWC is interested in the property
as part of their upcoming ?Big in Beallwood? neighborhood revitalization effort
planned for 2015.
o 2327 Heard Street
This is a potential REO donation. It is not located in any of the neighborhoods
targeted by our non-profit partners and no other interested parties have been
identified. The LBA is not interested in the property.
b) Acquisition through In Rem Foreclosure process
Ken Henson obtained a list of properties with demolition and weed liens and is
willing to help with the legal process to obtain identified properties that can
be addressed by non-profits and other viable entities. It needs to be
cross-referenced with a list of tax delinquent properties in order to move
forward. Attempts to obtain the list of tax delinquent properties from that
office have not been successful to date. Justin has been working with the Tax
Commissioner to resolve another matter and is hopeful he will succeed in
obtaining the list soon.
c) Identifying other potential partners
Lance mentioned the possibility of exploring opportunities to partner with
other entities that may be interested in securing property for their housing
related activities. Examples include organizations that work with foster teens
or adults needing day care were mentioned. The LBA encourages contact with
other potential partners of this type.
Next Meeting
The next Land Bank Authority Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 7th,
2015.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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