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WORK SESSION DATE: December 13, 2016
AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Housing Authority Citizen Board Interview/Maria Hidalgo Sechrist- Joint
Director
STAFF RESPONSIBLE: Charlotte Anderson
ISSUE STATEMENT: Staff has been advertising regularly when there are any vacancies on Citizen
Boards. The Housing Authority(APCHA) Board has one joint director position and now has a county
vacancy due to the recent resignation of Steve Stunda.
Maria Hidalgo Sechrist has applied for the joint director position. The Aspen City Council plans to interview
Maria in January 2017.
The City of Aspen has also received two additional applications for the joint director position and council
plans to interview them in January. Dallas Blaney and Fernando Gutierrez will appear before you today for
an interview also.
Matt Lanning and Lee Mulcahy have both applied for the county vacancy. Matt will be interviewed on
December 20th and Lee is scheduled for an interview in January.
BACKGROUND: Traditionally,applicants for Citizen Boards meet with the BOCC in a brief informal
interview. Housing Authority is established pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement#66(82) The Board
consists of seven members as follows: three (3)members shall be appointed by the City council,three (3)
members by the Board of County commissioners,one (1) member appointed jointly by the council and the
Board and one (1) alternate member.All members shall serve four(4)years, staggered terms,preference is
given to residents living in the County for at least one year, and shall not be members of the Council or
county Commissioners,or employees of any local Housing Authority.
The purpose of this board is to investigate housing conditions/needs in the city and county;prepare and carry
out construction,reconstruction,improvements and alterations of any project; issue bonds, borrow funds,
secure mortgages;manage existing employee housing projects; adopt rental and ownership qualifications on
an annual basis; market units and review applicants.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN: Core Focus Area: Livable& supportive Community. Success Factor
#5: Improved community engagement and participation
KEY DISCUSSION ITEMS: Maria will attend your Work Session today for an interview with the Board.
BUDGETARY IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDED BOCC ACTION: Once all applicants have been interviewed,please advise staff of
your choice for the joint director position. Staff will forward that information to Aspen City Council as
they prepare to interview and make their decision in January 2017.
ATTACHMENTS:
Application and Resume of Maria Hidalgo Sechrist
Current members of Housing Authority(APCHA)1
CITY OF ASPEN
APPOINTMENT APPLICATION
NAME IA ACZ1g E. -1117FE L cv o
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MAILING ADDRESS Pa t3o . 3203 ; AsPEN, ct> Bi biz
HOME PHONE 253.1-36. 3966 WORK PHONE 940• c122 . 23o
CELL PHONE E-MAIL2.s3 •13i,- 3yio1. MEE}CA. ALUM. WHIT. Epu
BOARD OR COMMISSION FOR WHICH APPLICATION IS MADE:
+ Election Commission
+'" Planning &Zoning Commission
+ Board of Adjustment
Board of Examiners &Appeal
+' Historic Preservation Commission
Wheeler Board of Directors
Commercial Core & Lodging
+ Roaring Fork Transit Agency
+ Housing Authority
+ Liquor License Authority
Child Care Advisory Committee
+ Open Space Advisory Board
Aspen /Pitkin Animal Shelter Board
** HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OR P & Z APPLICANTS, PLEASE ATTACH A
BRIEF STATEMENT ADDRESSING YOUR GENERAL PHILOSOPHY ON:
1.)Aspen Area Community Plan - on which aspects you may agree or disagree
2.) Growth in Aspen and the Aspen Area
3.) Affordable Housing
+ CITY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT IS 1 YEAR
IF SELF EMPLOYED, IDENTIFY NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT PREVIOUS TWO YEARS: SNowMAss -+iowtz.IsM (F*c3 zols- Pc s N-r)
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STREET ADDRESS PREVIOUS TWO YEARS: 1111-1 AAgc, VN Y4 C,) ASF5N C30NE 2015 -
pR£sENTn ; '42S CEMETApi LANE ASPEN [MAy 201K - 3uNE 20%S.)
INVESTMENTS AND/OR LANDHOLDINGS IN PITKIN COUNTY: N I A
I desire the appointment for the following reasons: SFtr Pc trAcu-EO
SIGNATURE: DATE: 1- • 04 • 16,
a"tar'.doc
Attachment for M Hidalgo APCHA Application
7/14/16
I desire an appointment to the APCHA board to serve the local Aspen community. The lack of available
affordable housing in Pitkin County has reached a tipping point which cannot be ignored. I moved to
Aspen,specifically,for the diverse long-term local community that it fosters. Especially in the past few
years I have witnessed this county lose a lot of fantastic, active community members due solely to the
lack of affordable housing. I want to work towards a solution to stop the bleeding of great people from
our once stable, now increasingly transient resort community.
I believe my appointment will bring a fresh perspective to the APCHA Board complete with logical,
rational and analytical questions and process considerations. While many people get rightfully
emotional about affordable housing issues, I greet each as a problem to solve and work towards an
optimal solution regardless of emotion. I ask a lot of questions and I am not afraid to stand up for what
is right or most effective even if it is unpopular. I want to help APCHA achieve its goals of providing
affordable housing for the local working community and will do everything in my power in ensure we
are successful.
I look forward to meeting to discuss my application.
Term Exp. Last_name First_name Address City State Zip Office_Ph I Home Ph 1 Cell Fax Email
PURPOSE:To provide for the joint operation of the Housing Authorities of the City of Aspen and Pitkin County,including the operation of a City/County Housing Office.AUTHORITY:
Investigate housing conditions/needs in the city and county;prepare and carry out construction,reconstruction,improvements and alterations of any project;issue bonds,borrow funds,secure
Housing Authority Policy/Advisor]Reso 2007-105 mortgages;manage existing employee housing projects;adopt rental and Staffship qualifications on an annual basis;market units and review applicants.
MEMBERSHIP:Seven(7)members as follows:three(3)members shall be appointed by the City Council,three(3)members by the BOCC,and one(1)member appointed jointly.There shall
be one(1)alternate appointed jointly.Directors may only serve two consecutive terms.A one year absence is required before applying to serve again.Preference given to residents who have
lived in Pitkin County for at least 1 year,and shall not be members of the Council or County Commissioners,or employees of any local Housing Authority. REMOVAL:At the sole discretion of
Staff Liaison: IGA#66(82)and the Council or BOCC.
Cindy Christensen 920-5455 TERM:Terms are four(4)years,after the initial staggered terms.
MEETINGS:First(1st)and third(3rd)Wednesday of each month,5-7PM.
(1)CountyDirector 1-Apr-18 VACANT
(2)County Director 1-Apr-18 Goshorn Marcia Aspen CO 81611
(3)County Director 1-Apr-20 Gilbert Rebecca Aspen CO 81612
(1)JointDirector 1-Apr-19 VACANT
Vice Chair(1)City Director 1-Mar-18 Head Rick Aspen CO 81611
Chairperson(2)City Director 1-Jan-19 Erickson Ron Aspen CO 81611
(3)City Director 1-Jun-19 Dupps Ralph Aspen CO 81611
(1)JointAlt 1-Apr-19 Weber Patricia Aspen CO 81612