2009 Governor's Conference on Housing and Community Development

TRACK 1:
HOUSING CREDIT AND FINANCE

SURVIVING THE HOUSING CRISIS/FEDERAL AND
STATE RESPONSES TO PREVENTING FORECLOSURES:
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 314
The housing crisis is at the root of the economic challenges we face today. Learn about programs designed to "keep families in their homes" such as the New Jersey Judiciary Foreclosure Mediation Program, HARP and the Mortgage Stabilization Program in addition to the federal foreclosure prevention programs.
Moderator: Marge DellaVecchia, Executive Director, NJHMFA
Speakers: Shavar Jeffries, Counsel to the Attorney General, Department of Law & Public Safety; Eric Max, Division Director, Office of Public Advocate; Phyllis Salowe-Kaye, Executive Director, New Jersey Citizen Action; Kevin Wolfe, Chief Civil Practice Liaison, Administrative Office of the Courts
CHOICE - STILL STIMULATING: * 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 305
Thousands of affordable for-sale homes have been constructed with HMFA's awarding winning CHOICE Program subsidies. The tradition continues in 2010! Come hear about what's new. Panelists will present a case study of a recent CHOICE development and its impact on jobs, and the economic and community well-being of the host community.
Moderator: Henrietta Owusu, AICP, Project Coordinator, City of Trenton
Speakers: David Henderson, Managing Member, HHG Development
Associates, LLC; Dana Irlbacher, Assistant Director of the Division of Single
Family, NJHMFA; Robert Kahan, Managing Member, Tara Developers LLC
READY TO RENT:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 310
This session will provide valuable information on the importance of leveraging capital for the development of multi-family housing. Learn how to partner with municipalities, lenders, developers, for profit and non-profit agencies and others. A case study will be cited to offer a clear understanding of the financial structure.
Moderator: Michael Staton, Director of MultiFamily Financing, NJHMFA
Speakers: Thomas Hameline, Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Program
Development , HELP USA ; Angela Estes, CEO/Executive Director, Life Link Homes, Inc.; Rebecca Lynn, Owner, Rely Properties LLC
TAX CREDITS AND THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROVISIONS- PART I:
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Room 305
Join top professionals for discussions covering today's foremost issues in the Tax Credit industry, including the Housing Credit Exchange Program, Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) and status of the equity market. Part I of this session will include a general overview of the tax credit provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and how NJ is implementing the most significant changes to the program since its inception.
Moderator: Rosie Jackson, Manager of Compliance, NJHMFA
Speakers: Susan P. Reaman, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLP; Mark McBride, Tax Credit Investment Officer, TD Bank; Charles A. Rhuda,III, CPA of Novogradac & Company LLP; Debra Urban, Director of Tax Credit Services, NJHMFA
TAX CREDITS AND THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROVISIONS- PART II:
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Room 305
Discussions related to the federal economic stimulus provisions will continue in Part II of this session, where legal, accounting, syndication and development experts will weigh in on the impact of the stimulus changes and the outlook for the future of the program.
Moderator: Teresa White, Manager of Allocations, NJHMFA
Speakers: Anthony Freedman, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP; Charles M. Lewis, Vice President, Conifer Realty, LLC; Robert C. Moss, Director of Origination, Boston Capital

TRACK 2:
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TRACK

PROMOTING COMMUNITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND
CITIZENSHIP THROUGH SUPPORTIVE HOUSING:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 318
People living with special needs such as mental illness, addiction disorders, developmental and other disabilities have historically been segregated and isolated from communities and community life. In addition to having the right to live in the community, individuals with special needs have much to offer and are capable of living rich, full productive lives. This workshop will discuss the various supportive housing models and services funded by the Department of Human Services, and how these promote wellness, recovery, community integration and accountability.
Moderator: Kevin Martone, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Human
Services
Speakers: Dave D'Antonio, Program Director, Bridgeway Rehabilitation
Services; Mary Kraus, Supportive Housing Tenant; Larry Regan, President, Regan Development Corporation
NEW JERSEY INTERAGENCY COUNCIL TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 308
This session will provide an overview of the issues and strategies the recently appointed New Jersey Interagency Homeless Council is addressing to prevent and end homelessness. Partnerships between state Departments and agencies, local communities and Continua of Care will be explored to maximize existing resources and leverage new funding opportunities.
Moderator: Jennifer Velez, Commissioner, Department of Human Services
Speakers: Daniel Altilio, President and Chief Professional Officer, United
Way of Hudson County; Reverend Bruce H. Davidson, Director, Lutheran Office of
Governmental Ministry in New Jersey Social Ministries; Gina Williams Deas, Chief Operating Officer, Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
FEDERAL RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT AND
END HOMELESSNESS - US INTERAGENCY COUNCIL REGION 2:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 314
Representatives from federal Departments and agencies will present information about funding opportunities and grants available that can be accessed and leveraged to address the housing and social services needs of homeless families and individuals.
Moderator: Pamela McCrory, Director, Supported Housing, NJHMFA
Speakers: Victor B. Carlson, Chief of Homeless Services, Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System; Dennis E. Gonzalez, Acting Regional Director, US Department of
Health and Human Services; Donna M. Scheel, NJ Director for Veterans Employment &
Training, US Department of Labor/VETS
RAPID RE-HOUSING STRATEGIES TO END HOMELESSNESS & STIMULUS FUNDING:
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Room 314
This session will provide an overview of rapid re-housing programs and best practice models to end and reduce homelessness for families and single households. HUD program requirements for federal stimulus funding for Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) through the HUD Emergency Services Grants will presented.
Moderator: Deborah Heinz, Deputy Director of Housing & Community Resources, Department of Community Affairs
Speakers: Patti Holland, Assistant Director of the Division of Mental Health, NJ Department of Human Services; Alison Recca-Ryan, NJ Director, Corporation for Supportive Housing
MUNICIPAL/DEVELOPER AND SERVICE PROVIDER PARTNERSHIPS -
CASE EXAMPLES BOROUGH OF ALLENDALE AND WEST CAPE MAY PROJECTS:
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Room 318
This session will present information on creative partnerships between Municipal officials, developers and service providers to create supportive housing for special needs populations in the Borough of Allendale and West Cape May. Learn about the opportunities and challenges experienced in forging partnerships and creating innovative projects to meet local needs.
Moderator: Tracee Battis, Chief of Programs, NJHMFA
Speakers: Vince Barra, Mayor, Borough of Allendale; Pam Kaithern, Mayor, Borough of West Cape May; Lopa Kolluri, Vice President, Community Investment Strategies,
Inc.; Tom Toronto, President, United Way of Bergen County

TRACK 3:
A BOUQUET OF HOUSING RESOURCES

NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION: * 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 310
Turning Houses into Homes! Learn about the updates to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1 and 2) and how local governments can obtain assistance to acquire and redevelop foreclosed properties that might otherwise become sources of abandonment. The program enables the redevelopment of homes in order to stabilize neighborhoods.
Moderator: Vonda Eanes, District Community Affairs Officer, Office of the
Comprtroller of the Currency
Speakers: Ira Goldstein, Ph.D., Director of Policy and Information Services, The Reinvestment Fund; Robert S. Grossinger, Senior Vice President of Community
Affairs, Bank of America; Patrick J. McCarthy, Senior Business Development, Fannie Mae; Wayne T. Meyer, President, New Jersey Community Capital; Craig Nickerson, President, National Community Stabilization Trust, Founder of the Nickerson Group
GREEN GROWS IN THE GARDEN STATE:
THE STATE'S NEW APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 315
Governor Corzine has adopted a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan and Energy Master Plans that will, as they are implemented over time, improve NJ's air and water quality and the comfort and health of its residents. This session presents an opportunity to hear from all the relevant State agencies what they will be doing to promote resource conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy to reduce the negative environmental impacts that have been tied to "traditional" development and building practices.
Moderator: Kenny Esser, Chief Energy Advisor, Office of the Governor
Speakers: Timothy McDonough, Mayor, Hope Township; Susan Ney Thompson, Chief Operating Officer, NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; Jennifer Senick, Founder and Executive Director, Rutgers Center for Green Building; Michael Winka, Director of theOffice of Clean Energy, NJ Board of Public Utilities
AFFORDABLE GREEN BUILDING HOW-TO's:
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 312
It can be done! More and more designers, builders, and building owners are becoming interested and engaged in green building as the market demand for environmentally sound and resource efficient buildings expands. National programs encouraging green building are proliferating. Projects across the state provide real examples of green building that boasts comfort, appeal, and energy efficiency without adding substantially to the cost of development and construction. The members of this panel have integrated green building practices into affordable housing and they are here to talk about how they did it.
Moderator: Frank Delucca, Jr., Mayor, Borough of Lindenwold
Speakers: Jerry Flach, Sustainable Building Project Director and the Paterson Habitat for Humanity, Founding Principal of Sustainable Solutions LLC; Beth Kitchen, AICP, PP, Principal, Kitchen & Associates Architectural Services, PA ; Edward G. Martoglio, Principal, RPM Development Group; Gabe Nathanson, Green Homes Coordinator, NJHMFA
ALPHABET SOUP OF THE STIMULUS: CDBG, CSBG, WAP, HPRP AND NS -
THE PROGRAMS BEHIND THE LETTERS:
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Room 316
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, save and create jobs, and address long-neglected challenges so we can thrive in the 21st century. ARRA is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression. With much at stake, the Act provides for unprecedented levels of transparency and accountability so that you will be able to know how, when, and where your tax dollars are being spent. Come to this session to find out how Stimulus projects are progressing in neighborhoods throughout New Jersey.
Moderator: Paul Stridick, Director of the Division of Housing and Community
Resources, Department of Community Affairs
Speakers: Marge Della Vecchia, Executive Director, NJHMFA; Janellen M. Duffy, Director of Policy, Office of Governor Jon S. Corzine
HOME SAFE HOME:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Room 308
You may consider your home as a safe place to live, but there are conditions that exist that may cause harm or that you may be unaware are present in your home. Hear from experts on how to identify and combat indoor hazards, lead safety and fire safety.
Moderator: Joseph Pargola, Attorney Assistant with the Division of Public
Interest Advocacy, Department of Public Advocate
Speakers: Veronica D'Alessandro, Supervisor of the Division of Housing and
Community Resources' Indoor Environmental Hazards Unit, Department of Community Affairs; Elyse Pivnick, Vice President for Environmental and Community Health, Isles, Inc.; Lawrence Petrillo, State Fire Marshal, Director of the Division of Fire Safety, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

TRACK 4:
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT *

HOUSING PRESERVATION:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 316
Strategies and successes in today's challenging marketplace from various perspectives including HMFA, HUD, and ownership.
Moderator: John Murray, Director of MultiFamily Preservation Lending, NJHMFA
Speakers: Janet S. Charlton, President, Triton Advisors, Inc.; Laurence C. Gumina, Director of Multi-family Program Center, PHS Senior Living, Inc.; Walter Kreher, Director of Multi-family Program Center, HUD Newark
GREEN INITIATIVES:
Tuesday September 2, 2009 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 314
The session will provide useful information to multi-family property managers interested in energy efficiency, renewable energy and resource conservation. The focus will be on the new federal incentive and stimulus programs. Additionally, the panel will discuss practical cost effective green design and maintenance practices. .
Moderator: Mary Sheehy, Green Homes Administrator, NJHMFA
Speakers: Karen Blumenfeld, Executive Director, Global Advisors on Smokefree Policy (GASP); Margaret Gallos, Senior Energy Policy Advisor, Board of Public Utilities; John F. Mackey, CPA, Principal, Reznick Group, P.C.
TRACS/OCCUPANCY:
Tuesday September 22, 2009 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 315
Roundtable discussion of ongoing occupancy issues in affordable housing. HMFA staff will discuss TRACS, new HUD regulations, compliance issues, and industry changes. There will be ample time for questions/answers.
Moderator: Linda Wilson, Assistant Director of Property Management, NJHMFA
Speakers: Kim Beczo, TRACS Coordinator, NJHMFA; Wendy Scattiglio, TRACS Coordinator, NJHMFA
GOVERNMENTAL INSPECTIONS:
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Room 310
Experts from REAC (federal) and DCA Bureau of Housing Inspection (state) will discuss how landlords should prepare for inspections, and the successful abatement of findings.
Moderator: Robert Sasso, Director of Property Management, NJHMFA
Speakers: Paul Aprigliano, Director of New York Enforcement Center, HUD; Mark J. Botsko, Chief of the Division of Codes & Standards' Bureau of Housing Inspection, Department of Community Affairs; Scott Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer, Edgewood Management Corporation
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:
Wednesday September 23, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Room 314
This session offers an opportunity for owners of affordable housing monitored by the HMFA's Contract Administration Division to learn about recent updates to the HUD handbook. There will be ample time for questions/answers.
Moderator: Francis Thomas, Director of Contract Administration, NJHMFA
Speakers: Frank Aeillo, Special Agent, Office of the Inspector General for HUD; Theresa Arce, Supervisory Project Manager, HUD; Lionel Kier, Executive Director, BTC Management Corporation; Dean J. Santa, Senior Project Manager, HUD

*Attend the Property Management Track to receive NAHMA credits for NAHP certification and renewal, education credits toward RAM designation and .5 bonus points toward 2009 Managing Agent Evaluations.

TRACK 5:
FAITH, FINANCE AND THE FUTURE

UNDERSTANDING RECOVERY ZONE BONDS
Tuesday September22, 2009 | 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Room 308
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created a new category of bonds intended to stimulate redevelopment efforts. Come hear learn from industry experts how the Recovery Economic Development Bond Recovery Zone Facility Bonds can benefit your community.
Moderator: Leslie Anderson, Executive Director, NJRA
Speakers: Leah Sandbank, Esq., Senior Associate, McManimon and Scotland, LLC; Joseph J. Maraziti, Jr., Esq., Partner, Maraziti, Falcon and Healy LLP; William O'Dea, Deputy Executive Director, Elizabeth Development Company
GETTING THE LEAD OUT: THE NJ MODEL LEAD-SAFE CITIES
PROGRAM AND STATE STRATEGIES TO COMBAT LEAD POISONING:
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Room 310
Lead poisoning in New Jersey continues to be a significant problem, and this workshop focuses on the specific strategies implemented in recent years by Governor CorzineÕs Executive Order 100, the Department of the Public Advocate's Model Lead-Safe Cities Program, and the work of the New Jersey Department of Health and Department of Community Affairs to provide resources to tenants and homeowners on lead safety and lead abatement services. The panel will provide information on resources available throughout State government to address lead hazards in New Jersey.
Moderator: Paul Stridick, Director of the Division of Housing and Community Resources, Department of Community Affairs
Speakers: Robert Bowser, Mayor, East Orange; Ronald K. Chen, Public Advocate, New Jersey Department of the Public Advocate; Celeste Andriot Wood, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Health & Senior Services
TOOLS, RULES AND INCENTIVES FOR ADAPTING HISTORIC BUILDINGS:
* 1.25 AICP CM CREDITS (included in registration)
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Room 316
Reusing and adapting historic buildings can be a challenge. Learn from redevelopment experts who have successfully created new housing opportunities by creatively combining the various tools that are available and leveraging financial incentives. Topics to be covered include the regulatory issues affecting your project (Section 106 and the NJ Register of Historic Places Act) and how to meet the preservation Standards, the neighborhood revitalization tax credit (NRTC), federal investment tax credit for rehabilitating historic property (ITC), housing credits, and other sources of state and federal funding.
Moderator: Dorothy Guzzo, Executive Director, NJ Historic Trust
Speakers: Richard K. Barnhart, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
Pennrose Properties, LLC; Helene Pierson, Executive Director, Heart of Camden, Inc.; Daniel D. Saunders, Acting Administrator and Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, NJ Historic Preservation Office
IMAGINING PUBLIC HOUSING AS REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Room 308
Many public housing agencies are in the midst of major transformations. Hear from panelists on how to evaluate new ideas, hear what is happening in New Jersey and elsewhere and HUD's role.
Moderator: Richard E. Polton, Principal, Value Research Group, LLC
Speakers: Tyrone Garrett, Executive Director, Long Branch Housing Authority; Diane J. Johnson, Field Office Director, HUD; Kenneth H. Zimmerman, Attorney, Lowenstein Sandler Litigation Group
FAITH ‘N HOUSING:
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Room 316
This session brings together Faith Based Partners to inform faith leaders in being more effective in working with members and the community in relaying appropriate information in an effective way to prevent foreclosures, obtain housing and access to other resources for congregants and the community.
Moderator: Edward LaPorté, Executive Director, Office of Faith Based Initiatives
Speakers: Reverend Clarence Bulluck, Founder and Vice President, Faith Fellowship CDC; Reverend Fletcher Harper, Executive Director, GreenFaith; Krishna Garlic, Executive Director, Brand New Day Inc.; Reverend DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. "Buster", Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens