Minutes_Housing Commission 8 27 19 Copyrighted
September 16, 2019
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUM MARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of 8/27; City
Council Proceedings of 9/3, 9/9; Cable TV Commission of
9/4; Housing Commission of 8/27; Library Board of
Trustees of 7/25; Zoning Advisory Commission of 4/19;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of 8/22; Proof of Publication
for City Council Proceedings of 8/12, 8/13, 8/14, 8/19.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes Supporting Documentation
of 8/27/19
Cable N Commission Minutes of 9/4/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/3/19 Supporting Documentation
City Council Proceedings of 9/9/19 Supporting Documentation
Housing Commission Minutes of 8/27/19 Supporting Documentation
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 7/25/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes of9/4/19 Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustrnent Minutes of 8/22/19 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
8/12/19
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
8/13/19
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
8/14/19
Proof of Publication - City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
8/19/19
MINUTES FOR HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, August 27, 2019
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 West 6th Street, Suite 312; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Amy Eudaley called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with lowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rick Baumhover Amy Eudaley
Michelle Becwar Coralita Shumaker
Brad Cavanagh David Wall
Janice Craddieth Gail Weitz
Commissioners Absent: Nicole Borovic Sam Wooden
Staff Present: Alexis Steger(arrived at 4:45 p.m.) Kris Neyen
Teresa Bassler Jerelyn O'Connor(arrived at 4:20 p.m.)
Tonya England Ben Pothoff(arrived at 4:40 p.m.)
Tim Griebel (arrived at 4:40 p.m.) Alex Rogan (arrived at 4:40 p.m.)
Madeline Haverland (arrived at 4:40 p.m.) Wally Wernimont
Public Present: Dororthy Schwendinger (4:15 p.m.)
Oath of Office — Michelle Becwar
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Michelle Becwar read the Oath of Office.
Oath of Office — Rick Baumhover
Rick Baumhover read the Oath of Office.
Oath of Office — David Wall
David Wall read the Oath of Office.
Certification of Minutes —June 25, 2019 Housinq Commission Meetinq
Commissioner Brad Cavanagh moved to approve the Minutes for the June 25, 2019 Housing
Commission Meeting with the following revision:
Under New Business, Item C, Federal Fiscal Year 2019/City of Dubuque Fiscal Year 2021
Phoenix Housing Continuum of Care Renewal Application, change the second sentence in
the first paragraph from "The stated the first step is. . ." to "She stated the first step is. . .".
Commissioner Michelle Becwar seconded. Roll call. Eight (8) in favor. Motion passed.
Correspondence/Public Input
Dorothy Schwendinger, former Housing Commissioner, spoke briefly about the 16 years she served
on the Housing Commission.
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Old Business
None
New Business
a) Federal Fiscal Year 2019 Continuum of Care— Phoenix Housing Special Needs Assistance
Program
Teresa Bassler, Assisted Housing Supervisor, briefly described the Federal Fiscal Year 2019
Continuum of Care — Phoenix Housing Special Needs Assistance Program. This is the final
application that was submitted to the lowa Balance of State; the final application is due to
HUD on Friday. The program is requesting $80,808 in funding.
Bassler stated that the Commission did not need to vote on this item since it was voted on
and approved at the June 25, 2019 meeting.
b) Appointment of Liaison to Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Supervisor, described the Housing Trust Fund Advisory
Committee.
Commissioner Cavanagh motioned to appoint Commissioner Rick Baumhover as the Liaison
to the Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Commissioner Gail Weitz seconded. Roll
call. Eight (8) in favor. Motion passed.
Reports
a) Crime/Nuisance Property Report
There was no discussion.
b) CDBG Advisory Commission Report
Commissioner Janice Craddieth reported the CDBG Advisory Commission did not meet last
month. The next meeting will be held on August 28, 2019.
c) Rehab Report
Neyen stated she did not have a chance to complete the Rehab Report. 2320 Mineral Street
may be completed soon; an open house will be coordinated for the property. For the Queen
Street property, the deck has been completed; they are working on the front porch.
d) Neighborhood Services
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist, highlghted the upcoming
neighborhood events and she spoke about the meeting the City holds with
representatives/officers from the neighborhood associations. She provided the following
handouts: newsletter for Washington Neighborhood, Agenda for Meeting with Neighborhood
Associations, and The Point Neighborhood Association's invitation for the Annual Hot Diggity
Dog Night.
e) Assisted Housing Waiting List Statistical Summary
There was no discussion.
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f) Housing Choice Voucher Participant Statistical Summary
Bassler explained there was a decrease in participation due to applicants not being pulled
from the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List. The HCV Waiting List that was
created when the Waiting List reopened in February 2018 has been exhausted. Although the
HCV Waiting List started being open on the second Tuesday of the month on July 9, 2019,
software issues have prevented the random selection process from occurring.
g) Denial/Termination Meeting Results
Cate Richter, Assisted Housing Coordinator, explained the caseworkers meet monthly to
discuss all proposed denials and terminations. She also stated Alexis Steger, Department
Director, is looking at a report to ensure equity statistically.
Information Sharinq
a) Housing Inspection Staff
Ben Pothoff, Housing Inspection Supervisor, introduced his staff—Madeline "Maddy"
Haverland, Alex Rogan, and Tim Griebel. He stated his department has a Permits Clerk,
Tami Ernster, and one other inspector, Shane Hoeper, who could not be present. His
department has 3 vacant positions--2 full-time and 1 seasonal. Ben answered several
questions regarding complaint inspections and the tiered inspection process.
The Housing Commissioners introduced themselves, as well.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Craddieth moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Weitz seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
Minutes taken by:
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Recording Secretary
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Cate Richter, Assisted Housing Coordinator for
Alexis Steger, Department Director
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