Minutes, Housing 3 27 01MINUTES OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
27 March 2001
4 p.m.
Housing Services Department Office
1805 Central Avenue / Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Chairperson Holz called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. following staff assurance of compliance with
Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present:
Jim Holz
Dorothy Culbertson
Harry Neustadt
Danise Miller
Paula Stenlund
Dave Kapler
Commissioners Absent:
Staff Present:
Dan Tepty
Jim Stock
David Harris
Officer Sommer
Bea Bisenius-Soens
Tom Swift II
Kds Neyen
Officer Roy
Janet Walker
Officer Simpson
Review and Certification of Minutes of 23 January 2001 Meetin(l
Commissioner Stenlund moved to approve the 23 January 2001 Commission meeting minutes as
submitted. Commissioner Culbertson seconded. Roll call. Commissioners Holz and Kapter -abstain
due to being absent. All others present in favor. Motion passed.
Public Input
None.
Old Business
Discussion of Commission Appeals Hearing Process; request fr°m Commissioner Kapler
Commissioner Kapler bdefly went over his interpretation of the appeals process with some concern.
He stated that he felt uncomfortable maki~ a decision without knowing all the facts, and that perhaps
the recent (Fondell) hearing had been somewhat of a "rush to judgment." Commissioner Stenlund
stated that theCommiesion needsto stay censistent with the administrative p[an. It was agreed that
the Fondeil appeal was one of unusual circumstances.
Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC) Program; Commissioner Kapler
Commissioner Kapler stated that the COPC Program provides partnerships with colleges. To date
Loras. Clarke and NICC are willing to participate. David stated that Loras College wilt sponsor the
application which is due the end of May. He stated that they are requesting a 3 year grant in the
amount of $400,000.
New Business
Election of Chairperson
Commissioner Culbertson moved that Commissioner Holz be re-elected as Chairperson of the Housing
Commission. Commissioner Stenlund seconded. Roll cstl. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Agency Plan
The Agency Plan was distributed to the Commission. Janet stated that the public hearing for the plan
is scheduled for May 1 in order to meet the 45 day public notice and comment deadline. David
requested that the May 1 meeting would then take the place of the April meeting and the regular May
meeting. Commissioner Kapler moved to set the public headng for May 1. Commissioner Stentund
seconded. Roll cell. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Homeownership Vouchers
Janet Walker distributed information pertaining to Section 8 Homeownership. She stated that staff will
provide a set of recommended administrative policies at the May 1 meeting.
Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator
David stated that staff is now ready to recommend selection of a full-time person to the City Manager
for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator. He stated that the City Council will hear a request
for additional funds on April 2, for the HUD FSS Coordinator Grant.
HUD Best Practices Nominations
David stated for information purposes that HUD is nominating the Ci~s Housing Department for their
Family Advocate Program and Lead Paint Program. Janet and Kathy Lamb are preparing applications.
HUD Continuum of Care Application
David distributed information and stated that this application will go to Council for approval April 2.
Planned is a collaboration among Project Concam, Mada House and Hillcrest Family Services for
projects in assistance to homeless persons and families.
Assignment of Section 8 Appeals
Commissioner Stenlund volunteered to act at hearing officer for an appea
Information Sharing
Officer Sommer stated that they have a great concern for individuals being allowed rental assistance
when the Police Department knows the criminal history of these individuals. He stated that he realizes
that Section 8 has guidelines they have to follow, but is still very concerned. He requested that the
Commission try and devise some type of system to keep these individuals off the program. The issue
has to do with criminal behaviors which do not disqualify applicants, such as forgery and theft.. Iff
additior~ Janet explained that participation in a "batterers education" program allows multiple assault
offenders to'remain eligible for Section 8 assistance~ The Commission requested this item be placed
on the May agenda.
Commissioner Neustadt moved that a letter be sent to the City Council regarding Commissioner
Teply's lack of attendance, Commissioner Stenlund seconded, All present in favor. Motion passed.
Chairperson Holz will prepare a letter for Council.
Adiournment
There 15eing no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Stenlund moved to
adjourn. Commissioner Neustadt seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting was adjourned at
5:15 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
~Resp,ectfully submitted by:
David Hams
Department Manager