Public Hearing

Town of Greenville Public Hearing Minutes 01-02-25 www.greenvilleborough.com MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE COUNCIL HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order Paul Hamill, Mayor 2. Attendance: Paul Hamill, Mayor Jean Fisher-Carr, Deputy Mayor Chad Bromley, Councilor Anne Butcher, Councilor Also present: Frank Vanderslice Chris Conti Staff: Amy Hollowell, Administrative Assistant Rosalynn Reagle, Assistant Town Manager Matt Breedlove, Director of Community Development 5. Mayor Paul Hamill read the following statement: The purpose of this public hearing is to disclose the borough’s intent to apply for a grant under the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s HOME Investment Partnership Program in the amount of $500,000. This grant would fund a single-family, owner occupied housing rehabilitation program. The program would benefit low-to-moderate income households. Repairs could include such items as roofing, siding, windows and wiring, furnace replacement and installation of hand rails. If the borough/town would undertake activities that results in the displacement of families or individuals, then the policy for minimizing such displacement would be in effect. The borough is responsible for replacing all low and moderate income housing units that may be demolished or converted as a result of the use of HOME funds. 6. Presentation by Chris Conti – Mr. Conti or the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission presented those in attendance with information on past application of the HOME Grant and how funds were used. He also provided information on requirements for applying for a HOME Grant in 2025. 7. Public Comments – Paul Hamill asked if $500,000 was the maximum allowed per application year. Anne Butcher asked how competitive this grant is. Rosalynn Reagle asked if HOME Grant funds could be used in conjunction with the CDBG Grant. 1 Town of Greenville Public Hearing Minutes 01-02-25 8. Adjournment Having no other comments, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rosalynn Reagle Assistant Town Manager 2