CDBG Program Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON CDBG PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE September 17, 2015 Minutes I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Marriott called the Community Development Block Grant Program Advisory Committee meeting to order at 3:07 p.m., in the Neighborhood Services Division Department, Highland Hills Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, confirmed the agenda was posted three working days prior to the meeting in accordance with the Open Meeting Law by posting in the four Official Bulletin Boards within the City Limits of the City of Henderson and the Nevada Public Notice Website. In addition, copies of the agenda were mailed to each person having an item on the agenda and to all those on the Agenda Master Mailing List. Present: Chairman Mary Marriott David Beason Michael “Rock” Rocheleau Gary Thompson Excused: Erin McMullen (excused) Bella Meese (excused) Tim Mullin (excused) Staff: Stacy Youngblood, Housing Specialist II Nancy Savage, Assistant City Attorney III Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (Motion) Mr. Beason introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Thompson. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Marriott declared the motion carried. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were presented by the public. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 2 September 17, 2015 – Minutes V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Introductions (Informational Only) All members and staff introduced themselves. 2. Review of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the Regional Analysis of Impediments. (Informational Only) Stacy Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, presented a summary of the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan and the Regional Analysis of Impediments. For new committee member Rocheleau, Ms. Youngblood provided an overview of the goals of the CDBG and restrictions of spending the funds. Staff and committee members also explained the difference between public service and public facility projects, and the funding allocations. 3. Discuss and set the priorities for the 2016 -2017 CDBG funding application. (For possible action) Ms. Youngblood commented that staff has seen a trend where the smaller award amounts are not being accepted. This is due to an organization not having time or resources to complete the necessary paperwork for the grant. Staff offers individual technical support to all applicants. Ms. Youngblood suggested not funding any applications under $10,000.00. A discussion ensued regarding previous priorities the Committee focused on and different applications. Staff will schedule a technical assistance workshop and can explain all the requirements to applicants at that time. Ms. Youngblood reported that two organizations that were granted funding will not be in this year’s allotment. Staff will give those funds to two other youth organizations. There was a consensus that the priorities for the 2016-2017 CDBG funding focus on youth jobs and housing. 4. Discuss the possibility of altering scheduled meeting times. Ms. Youngblood explained that a suggestion was made to change the meeting times to between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., to afford members of the public and/or applicants to attend. She noted that this is only a suggestion and not mandatory. There was no desire expressed by Committee members to change the meeting times. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 3 September 17, 2015 – Minutes VI. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were presented by the public. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The Next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Neighborhood Services Division, Highland Hills Conference Room, 3rd floor, 240 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015 VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, Chairman Marriott adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter