Minutes_Housing Commission 8.24.21City of Dubuque
City Council Meeting
Consent Items # 1.
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October 4, 2021
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 9/20; Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission
of 7/27 and 8/24; Housing Commission of 8/24; Human Rights
Commission of 8/9; Library Board of Trustees of 8/26; Library Board of
Trustees Update of 9/23.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
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Description
City Council Proceedings of 9/20/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
7/27/21
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Minutes of
8/24/21
Housing Commission Minutes of 8/24/21
Human Rights Commission Minutes of 8/9/21
Library Board of Trustees Minutes of 8/26/21
Library Board of Trustees Update of 9/23/21
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Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
MINUTES FOR HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
TIME: 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 West 6th Street, City Council Chambers; Dubuque, IA 52001
Chairperson Rick Baumhover called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rick Baumhover
Janice Craddieth
Hilary Dalton
Amy Eudaley
Commissioners Absent: Sam Wooden
Staff Present: Alexis Steger
Gina Hodgson
Public Present: Amanda Hohmann -Dupont
Jeff Lenhart
Gail Weitz
Margie White
Tonya England
Hollie Ohnesorge
Ashley Noonan
Certification of Minutes — May 11, 2021 Housing Commission Meeting
Commissioner Amy Eudaley moved to approve the Minutes for the June 22, 2021 Housing Commission
Meeting. Commissioner Jeff Lenhart seconded. Roll call. Seven (7) in favor. Motion passed.
Oath of Office — Hilary Dalton
Hilary Dalton read the Oath of Office.
Oath of Office — Gail Weitz
Gail Weitz read the Oath of Office.
Oath of Office — Sam Wooden
Sam Wooden was not present.
Correspondence/Public Input
None
New Business
a. Resignation of Michelle Becwar
Gina Hodgson, Assisted Housing Supervisor, stated the resignation of Michelle Becwar was
accepted.
b. Resignation of Cynthia Washington
Hodgson announced the resignation of Cynthia Washington was accepted.
c. Appointment of Liaison to Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Hodgson explained a new appointment is needed for the Liaison to the Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission due to Michelle Becwar's resignation.
Commissioner Gail Weitz moved to appoint Amy Eudaley as the Liaison to Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission. Commissioner Janice Craddieth seconded. Roll call. Seven (7) in favor.
Motion passed.
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d. Appointment of Liaison to Community Development Advisory Commission
Hodgson stated the term ended for the Liaison to the Community Development Advisory
Commission; therefore, a new appointment was needed for the position.
Commissioner Eudaley moved to appoint Hilary Dalton as the Liaison to Long Range Planning
Advisory Commission. Commissioner Weitz seconded. Roll call. Seven (7) in favor. Motion
passed.
Reports
a. Continuum of Care Special Needs Assistance Program
Amanda Hohmann -Dupont, former Regional Homeless Coordinator with East Central
Develoment Corporation, explained the Continuum of Care Special Needs Assistance Program
is currently serving 15 households. (One of the minors became an adult and a client had a child
taken from the household.)
She introduced the new Regional Homeless Coordinator, Ashley Noonan, of whom will be her
replacement. (Hohmann -Dupont accepted a new role, Mobility and Outreach Specialist.)
b. Community Development Advisory Commission Report
Commissioner Hilary Dalton summarized the meetings held on August 14, 2021 and August 18,
2021 for the Community Development Advisory Commission (CDAC). She stated CDAC
reviewed a grant application for Lincoln Elementary School.
c. Rehab Report
No Report
d. Assisted Housing Waiting List Statistical Summary
Alexis Steger, Department Director, reported Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
allowed the Department to continue with pulling applicants from the Housing Choice Voucher
Waiting List. The Department plans to open the Waiting List each month for the remainder of the
calendar year.
e. Housing Choice Voucher Participant Statistical Summary
Hollie Ohnesorge, Assisted Housing Coordinator, reported the Housing Choice Voucher program
is currently serving 903 families.
f. Denial/Termination Meeting Results
Ohnesorge shared there were 3 proposed terminations for participants during the month of July.
Information Sharing
None
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner Lenhart moved to
adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Eudaley seconded. Motion passed by voice vote. Meeting
adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
MINUTES FOR HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING
Minutes taken by:
Tonya England
Recording Secretary
Respectfully Submitted:
Gina Hodgson
Assisted Housing Supervisor