2023-10-04 Agenda
NEWHANOVERCOUNTYPLANNING &LANDUSE
AGENDA
COUNTY-CITY WORKFORCE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Meeting
Government CenterMultipurpose Room 136, 230 Government Center Dr.
October 4, 2023 3:00 PM
Minutes
2 I. Call to Order
Establish Quorum
2 II. Approve Agenda
5 III. Approve Minutes
September 6, 2023
5 IV. PublicComments
20 V. New Business
Action Item
Discuss Annual Report Update
Information Item
Presentation of the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Performance
Evaluation Report (CAPER)- Suzanne Rogers, City of Wilmington
10 VI. Staff Updates
County
City
5 VII. Announcements
VII Adjourn
Attachments:
Draft September 6, 2023, Meeting Minutes
tǒƩƦƚƭĻʹ The Committee shall be organized for the purpose of developing a comprehensive workforce housing study, workforce housing
opinion study and public awareness campaign, support for increasing equitable access and the supply of workforce housing that is
affordable; informing the Appointing Authorities and other organizations of their findings; and making recommendations, in an advisory
capacity, to the Appointing Authorities and other organizations, as necessary.
NEWHANOVERCOUNTY-CITYOFWILMINGTONWORKFORCEHOUSINGADVISORYCOMMITTEE
September 6, 2023 | REGULAR MEETING
Committee Members Present: Erica Barnett, Sharm Brantley, Liz Carbone, Tom Gale, Krysti
Keser, Eric Knight, Katrina Knight, Frank Smith, Paul Stavovy
NHC Staff Present: Tufanna Bradley, Katie Burket, Rachel LaCoe, Sarah Lipkin Sularz, Jessica
Loeper, Theo McClammy, Andrew Zeldin
CityofWilmingtonStaffPresent: AbieBonevac,ChiantiJohnson,SuzanneRogers
Membersof thePublic:Roger Gins
Callto Order
Themeetingwascalledtoorderat3:05pmbyChairpersonBrantleyandaquorumwas
established.
AgendaApproval andMinutes
Mr.EricKnightmadeamotiontoapprovethemeetingagenda,secondedbyMs.KrystiKeserand
adopted unanimously.
Ms.LizCarbonemadeamotiontoadopttheAugust2,2023draftminutes,secondedbyMr.Eric
Knight and adopted unanimously.
PublicComments
Director, Ms. Lauren McKenzie:
Cape Fear Housing Coalition members recently participated in a discussion with
representatives of the New Hanover County Endowment regarding a potential proposal
for the current grant cycle. The goal of the proposal is funding for a housing trust fund
which would serve as a pilot project. Ms. McKenzie would like to start the conversation
about this type of funding model, without Cape fear Habitat necessarily being the team
lead. There has been political support for public-private partnership in the past andthis
could be a good opportunity for collaboration among housing stakeholders in the
community.
County staff clarified that the county cannot specifically endorse an application to the
endowment. The committee discussed the importance of sharing this information for
transparency's sake and so the membership is aware of the opportunities in the community.
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NewBusiness
NewMemberIntroductions
Ms. Erica Barnett, Program Manager with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries (WARM), was
introduced as a new County appointee to the committee.
SeptemberElectionofOfficers
County staff clarified the roles of Chair and Vice Chair. The Roberts Rules of Order basics were
reviewed in preparation for the nomination process. Staff confirmed that committee members
are eligible to hold officer positions they have held previously.
Sharm Brantley turn the meeting over to Ms. Rachel LaCoe. Ms. LaCoe opened the floor for
nominations. Staff asked to begin the process with the Chairperson position.
1.Ms. Keser nominated Ms. Sharm Brantley for the role of Chair, seconded by Mr. Knight
and approved unanimously.
2.Mr. Knight nominated Mr. Tom Gale for the role of Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Frank
Smith and approved unanimously.
Special Presentation
PaulStavovywithCapeFear CommunityLandTrust
Mr. Paul Stavovy presented on the work of the Cape Fear Community Land Trust (CFCLT). The
organization aims to create housing opportunities for working families and serves residents
earning between 25% and 120% of the AMI. Mr. Stavovy shared an overview of how the land
trust model works and how the model guarantees affordability in perpetuity.
Through this model, a resident purchases a house on land that is owned by the landtrust and
leasesthelandfromthelandtrustthroughalong-termground lease.Homeownersagreetosell
the home at a reduced price based on previous sales value and assessed tax value. This ensures
the long-term affordability of units in this model for 99 years. The difference between the
appraised value/selling price of the home and the amount that the buyer can afford is bridged
through various external subsidies.
Mr.StavovysharedthattheCityofWilmingtonhasbeenasupportivepartnerinthisprocessand
has provided those subsidies through several programs. When homes are sold, the resale value
is capped at the original sale price plus 25% of the appreciation, ensuring that homes remain
affordable in perpetuity.
Mr. Stavovy noted that the Land Trust is pursuing Accessory Dwelling Units as a possibility for
additional affordable units within this model. Since 2009, the organization has developed 8
homes with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity, rehabilitated 6 homes, completed one new
construction (soon to be two), and received its Community Housing Development Organization
(CHDO) designation. Mr. Stavovy mentioned that the greatest roadblock right now is that the
organization is not big enough and wants to continue to grow.
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Discussion:
1.PropertytaxesintheCFCLTmode:
-CFCLTassumestaxliability,insomecases,thesearetax-exemptfor10 years.
2.WorkingwithCapeFear Collective:
CFCLT is prepared to buy some of their properties but has not discussed specifics with
them yet.
3.Impactongenerationalwealth:
The organization receives pushback with this model in that it limits generational wealth,
but these owners are still gaining generationalwealth, just at a more modest rate, while
ensuring affordable housing prices.
4.Biggestneedrightnow:
Homestopurchaseandorganizationalfunding.
StaffwillsharetheCapeFearCommunityLandTrustpresentationslidesandtheCapeFear
Collective presentation slides from the August meeting with the committee members and staff.
StaffUpdates
County:HousingProgramUpdates
WorkforceHousingServicesProgram,Year2
o EvaluationofproposalswillcontinueinSeptember.Recommendationswillbe
presented to the Board of Commissioners this fall, likely in October.
GapRentalAssistanceProgram,Year3
o There is funding for one more year of this program at a reduced subsidy of $225
per month. Due to limited funding, this option is only available to current clients
and there will not be an open application period. Staff are working through
certifying eligibility for current program participants that would like to continue
receivingassistanceforonemoreyear.Toremaineligible,householdincomemust
be between 60% and 80% of the Area Median Income due to federal funding
guidelines.
o Committeemembersexpressedinterestinsupportingcontinuedrentalassistance
programs. There was a request for a demographic summary of GapRAPP
participants to share with the committee.
City:ComprehensiveAnnualPerformanceEvaluationReport(CAPER)Update
The public comment period is September 8-25 with a public hearing scheduled at City
Council on September 19.
Announcements
The Cape Fear Housing Coalition is hosting a Homeowner Education Series throughout
the month of September. The series is targeted toward seniors, but all are welcome to
attend. Registration is required. The group is also hosting a free Wills Clinic in October.
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TherewillbeaCityCouncilCandidateForumonOctober2intheevening,moredetails
to come. The conversation will be focused on food insecurity and housing issues.
The Cape Fear Housing Map information session was held last month, and residents are
now starting to use the resources and connect on the platform.
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WHQRishostingaconversationonandSeptember9at
Waterline Brewing.
Adjourn
Mr. Knight made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Knight. The meeting was
adjourned at 4:18PM.
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