City of Lawrence, KS
GRANT REVIEW BOARD
July 7, 2008 minutes
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MEMBERS PRESENT: |
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Steve Braswell, Shon Qualseth, Sandra Unfred, Andrew Brown |
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MEMBERS ABSENT: |
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Amy Lemert |
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STAFF PRESENT: |
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Tony Hoch, Larry Hamm |
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Qualseth called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Qualseth noted that the minutes for the February 4th meeting were at each members place and would they review them.
Approval of the February 4, 2008 minutes.
After individual consideration, Braswell moved to approve the February 4, 2008 minutes. Qualseth seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Project Reviews –
1509 E. 28th St. Terrace- Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $25,479.00. It was noted that the Pb paint report had not arrived yet. All windows would be replaced with energy star replacement windows. New roofing, gutters and downspouts would be installed. The exterior would be painted. Repairs to electrical, plumbing and a gut rehab of the bathroom where also being addressed. Vinyl flooring would replace carpet throughout the home. A concrete patio would be removed and replaced due to buckling. Braswell moved to approve the project, Unfred seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Board agreed this was a worth while project.
920 Rockledge Rd.- Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $19,600.00. The home had vinyl siding installed so only the windows needed painting and re-glazing. Electrical system upgrade and repairs to the entire system were needed. Some lighting fixtures needed to be replaced. New bath tub and surround would be installed with a quiet exhaust fan. A sump pump would be installed in the crawl space. A new roof and decking would be installed after the overhanging branches from large trees were cut back. Braswell moved to approve the project, Qualseth seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Brown questioned whether the homeowner would be able to maintain payments on mortgages if the work was done and would the city’s position be protected or even if that was a concern. Hoch explained the 125% indebtedness rule that is followed and talked about the stable employment position of the applicant.
1017 Rogers Place – Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $34,769.00. The homeowner is able and willing to put the additional money needed with the grant funds to get his problems solved. Installing new roofing and sheeting, new carpet throughout with some minor electrical and plumbing issues may be done in advance by the homeowner with his own funds. The major cost is the replacement of the foundation walls on the south and west sides of the home and the installation of a “french drain” system to relieve pressure on the foundation walls caused by all the ground water on the site. An alternate for a laminate wall system will be bid to possibly lower the costs while still solving the problems. Brown moved to approve the project, Braswell seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
1219 New York St. – Hoch presented an overview of the work write-up. Cost estimate was $23,000.00. The house needed structural support for the kitchen floor and replacement of approximately 50% of the subflooring. A laminated 2x10 beam will be supported on piers and steel screw jacks. The kitchen will have kitchen fixtures rearranged to better utilize the space and function better as a space. Upgrade electrical service and some other minor plumbing issues will be addressed. Alternates to demo dropped ceilings and install new drywall ceilings will be included to maximize the homeowner’s vision for her home. Lead paint issues were not as bad as expected. Braswell moved to approve the project, Brown seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Updates.
Hoch gave a brief overview of the projects currently under contract. Two projects had windows replaced as of today. Painting on all projects likely to wait until the weather stabilized.
Miscellaneous Items There were no miscellaneous items.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Qualseth moved to adjourn the meeting. Unfred seconded the motion, which passed.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.