Columbus Consolidated Government
Land Bank Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2011
10:00 a.m.
A meeting of the Land Bank Authority Board was held on March 2, 2011, in the
Ground Floor Conference Room of the Columbus Consolidated Government Center.
Members Present: Justin Krieg Thomas Gristina Carson Cummings
Member(s) Absent: Douglas Bryant
Also Present: David Arrington Mark McCollum Deborah Meadows
Board Chair Justin Krieg called the meeting to order. A Quorum was present.
Minutes of the January 5, 2011 and February 2, 2011 meetings were approved as
presented.
Approval of Non-Profit Designation
Board Chair Justin Krieg explained that by CLBA becoming a 501 non-profit
organization, a tax deduction is allocated to the property owner on any
property the CLBA decides to accept. The cost to set up a 501 non-profit
designation could run from $500-$1,000. There is also an annual registration
fee of $25.00 with the Secretary of State. There was a discussion about what
legal counsel should be used for setting up the non-profit. Suggestion was made
to consider a local attorney that the City has an ongoing relationship with.
Motion was made by Board Chair Justin Krieg to move forward with the non-profit
designation with costs not to exceed $1,000. Seconded by Board Member Carson
Cummings. Motion passed unanimously.
Adoption of Guiding Documents
Columbus Land Bank Summary
Board Chair Justin Krieg presented a copy of the Columbus Land Bank Authority
Summary document to each board member. The document is to be presented to the
City Council by Board Chair Justin Krieg for review and approval. Motion to
adopt the Columbus Land Bank Authority Summary was made by Board Member Thomas
Gristina, seconded by Board Member Carson Cummings. Motion passed unanimously.
Policies and Procedures
Board Chair Justin Krieg presented a copy of the Columbus Land Bank Authority
Policies and Procedures document to each board member. The document gives the
CLBA operational parameters. Board Chair Justin Krieg made a motion to adopt
the CLBA Policies and Procedures as presented and move forward with City
Council presentation for review and approval. Motion seconded by Board Member
Thomas Gristina. Motion passed unanimously.
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Property Transfer Proposals
Habitat for Humanity
Board Chair Justin Krieg will contact Ken Henson to attend a CLBA meeting to
present the Habitat for Humanity proposal for specific property(s) referenced
and a development plan.
City Owned Property
There are 2 lots owned by the City that could be of interest to the CLBA. One
is a vacant lot and has ?grass leans? against the property, the other is a lot
with a dwelling and the homeowner cannot afford to pay back taxes. Board Chair
Justin Krieg and/or other board members will look at the property(s) and take
some pictures to be distributed to the board via email.
Mark McCollum will contact the property owner on the lot with a dwelling. He
will also make available to the board a list of other properties that may be
available in the same neighborhood due to back taxes owed, etc.
NeighborWorks Columbus
NeighborWorks Columbus has sent information to Board Chair Justin Krieg
regarding their interest in acquiring some property. While speaking with Cathy
Williams about some properties, Justin asked about the MCSD policy on
authorization for tax forgiveness by CLBA (Ms. Williams is the chair of the
Muscogee County School District Board). Justin said she seemed very
conservative about a blanket authorization, but may be able to review on a
project-by-project basis.
Board Chair Justin Krieg feels the CLBA should proceed with caution in making a
decision on specific property acquisition until the next meeting when more
information will be available. The Board agreed.
Old/New Business
Deputy City Manager David Arrington brought a few items to the attention of the
Board.
The City is going through the City budget process at this time. He suggested
the Land Bank Authority Board might want to consider submitting an agency
allocation request to be considered in the FY 12 budget. The request is
submitted to the City Manager with a copy to the Mayor and Finance Director.
The City?s website is available to the CLBA in the future, for placement of
information about the Authority. After City Council has reviewed and accepted
the Columbus Land Bank Authority Summary and Policies and Procedures they can
be placed on the website for public access. Any forms the CLBA will use can
also be made available through the website.
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It?s possible for the CLBA to play a key roll in the redevelopment of the 1st
Avenue, 2nd Avenue and southern Bibb City area of Columbus. The Mayor has
formed a couple of commissions targeting redevelopment and neighborhood
stabilization. This may be an opportunity where additional focus by the CLBA
could be productive.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
Adjourn
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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