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COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday August 16, 2016
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
PLACE: Housing and Community Development Department
350 W. 6th Street, Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Chairperson Michelle Hinke called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rick Baumhover Michelle Hinke
Rob Blok II Rev. Lindsay James
Dean Boles Tom Wainwright
Teresa Caldwell Julie Woodyard- 5:36
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Present: Erica Haugen Jerelyn O'Conner
Kris Neyen Sarah Bennett
Public Present: None
Certification of Minutes
Commissioner Baumhover moved to approve the June 15, 2016 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Commissioner James moved to approve the June 21, 2016 Commission meeting
minutes as submitted. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Correspondence / Public Input
None
Old Business
None
New Business
Election of Officers
Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist, informed the Commission they shall
elect to office a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at the first meeting of each fiscal
year. Haugen then thanked Commissioners Hinke and Caldwell for their term of service
as Chair and Vice Chair.
Commissioner Caldwell moved for Commissioner Hinke to continue as Chair for one
more term of service. Commissioner Boles seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Commissioner Caldwell moved for Commissioner James to be appointed as Vice Chair
for the Commission. Commissioner Woodyard seconded. Roll call. All present in favor.
Motion passed.
Resignation of Commissioner Janice Craddieth
Commissioner Hinke shared a letter thanking Commissioner Janice Craddieth for her
years of service. All the Commission Members and Staff had the opportunity to sign the
letter. Commissioner James inquired about a forwarding address; Haugen informed her
we were doing our best to obtain her new address.
CAPER-Set Public Hearing
Haugen explained the Commission needed to hold a public hearing to review the Fiscal
Year 2016 CDBG accomplishments. The CAPER (Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report) is for the period of July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016, and reviews
activities for the Community Development Block Grant. Haugen also informed the
Commission the Public Hearing will require a special meeting being held on the second
Tuesday, instead of our usual third Tuesday of the month.
Commissioner Woodyard moved to set the Public Hearing for September 13, 2016.
Commissioner Baumhover seconded. Roll call. All present in favor. Motion passed.
Proposed Amendment— By Laws
Haugen provided a copy of the By Laws with the attached amendment for the change in
meeting date for the Community Development Advisory Committee for the Commission
to review. The Amendment reflects the recent change from third Wednesdays, to third
Tuesdays of the month. Although there was not action required tonight, Haugen
informed the Commission the By-Laws can be formally adopted after a 14 day review
period. The Commission will vote on the amended By-Laws at the September 13, 2016
meeting.
Housing Commission Report
Commissioner Baumhover reported on the July 26, 2016 Housing Commission Meeting.
The Commission discussed the upcoming Fair Housing Training, and then proceeded to
sign up for the training of their choice. Alvin Nash, Housing and Community
Development Director, shared updates regarding the Resilient Community Advisory
Commission, and Cpl. Scott Koch went over the Crime Report.
Housing & Community Development Reports
Kris Neyen, Rehabilitation Programs Supervisor went over the reports that were
distributed in the packets prior to the meeting. She provided updates on the petitioned
properties, the current rehab projects, and discussed the homes that have potential
buyers. Neyen then thanked Commissioner Hinke and Boles for their participation in
the Housing Rehabilitation Homes Tour that took place earlier this month.
Neighborhood Development
Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Specialist, discussed the Washington Neighborhood
Community Garden. O'Conner provided information on how to volunteer, pictures of the
garden, and upcoming events aimed to continue engaging the community.
O'Conner also shared the success of Dubuque's National Night Out. She reported a
good turnout and provided pictures showing community members enjoying themselves
during the event.
Information Sharing
Commissioner Woodyard shared information regarding the Iowa Mission of Mercy Free
Dental Clinic. The clinic will be September 23-24, 2016 at the Five Flags Center.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner
Caldwell moved to adjourn. Commissioner Blok seconded. Motion passed by voice
vote. Meeting was adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
Mi Ljtes taken
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arah Bennett
Recording Secretary
Respectf Ily submitted by:
En a H gen
City of Dubuque Community Development Specialist