Land Bank Authority Board Meeting
November 4, 2015
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Land Bank Authority Board Meeting
November 4, 2015
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Land Bank Authority
Board Meeting Minutes
November 4, 2015
10:00 a.m.
A meeting of the Land Bank Authority Board was held on November 4, 2015, in the
Conference Room at the Land Bank Authority?s office located at 18 Eleventh
Street, Columbus, Georgia.
Members Present: Lance Hemmings Justin Krieg
Steve Anthony Patrick Coleman
Members Excused: Brad Dodds
Members Absent: Anne Hanna Merritt Carson Cummings
Also Present: Rhonda Walters, Staff
Call to Order/Establish a Quorum
Board Chair Lance Hemmings called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.
Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes from the Board meeting on September 2, 2015,
was made by Justin Krieg. The motion was seconded by Steve Anthony. The motion
passed.
Operational Items
Financial Update
Approximately $38,350 remains in the account.
2016 Meeting Schedule
The first meeting of the Land Bank Authority in 2016 will be held in February
with additional meetings scheduled in April, June, August, October and
December.
Business Items
Property Updates
o 2406 Winchester
Justin Krieg contacted the Tax Commissioner?s Office to indicate the LBA?s
interest in pursuing acquisition through In Rem Foreclosure. The property will
be added to the list being prepared for possible inclusion in the next tax sale
in November or December. Justin will follow-up regarding the timetable.
o 2235 Cornell Avenue
Lance Hemmings completed and returned the listing agreement to Carson Cummings.
Carson is working on behalf of the LBA to list the property for sale with
Jackie Leonard, Solid Source Realty.
Justin Krieg continues to work with the Tax Office to change the lot to a tax
exempt status similar to the other LBA properties.
o LBA Property in East Highlands
Louise Hurless (ED, Columbus Habitat) has contacted their attorney to proceed
with the proposed land swap approved in September. She will notify the LBA
once the appropriate documents are prepared to schedule the closing.
The lot at 1512 24th St has a shotgun-style house on it that needs to be
demolished. Attempts to contact DH Griffin regarding the demolition have been
unsuccessful. Steve Anthony will contact another contractor. Discussion
followed. The cost for demolition is expected to range from $5,000 to $7,000. A
demolition permit will be required and certain standards regarding lot
clearance must be followed. Steve Anthony made a motion that the LBA proceed
with the demolition with a maximum cost of up to $5,000. Justin Krieg seconded
the motion. The motion was approved.
o Possible Transfer of Property from NWC to LBA
Discussion resumed regarding the request by NeighborWorks Columbus (NWC) for
the possible transfer of property in their inventory to the LBA until such time
as NWC may be able to develop it. Rhonda Walters shared the concerns David Fox
(NWC) has regarding the proposed agreement. NWC would prefer a three year term
and would like to finalize this transfer by year end. Patrick Coleman stated
that he and Brad Dodds had reviewed the document more closely and felt that,
while it is a good document, it may be more complicated than necessary for the
LBA?s purposes at this time. They are working to draft a more stream-lined
agreement. Discussion continued. A revised draft will be prepared for approval
at the December meeting. It will include a three year term, renewable at the
LBA?s discretion, and a one page strategy outlining the proposed development
plan for the properties being transferred. If possible, the draft document will
be shared electronically for review prior to the meeting in order to expedite
completion of the transfer by the end of the year.
o Tax Commissioner?s Office
Justin Krieg continues to work toward the recapture of a portion of the
property taxes collected on property conveyed by the LBA (as stipulated in
Ordinance No. 12-40). All necessary information has been submitted to the Tax
Commissioner?s Office.
Next Meeting
The next Land Bank Authority Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, December 2nd,
2015.
Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Attachments
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