CDBG Program Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON CDBG PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA December 16, 2015 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Gary Thompson called the Community Development Block Grant Program Advisory Committee meeting to order at 9:12 a.m., in the Neighborhood Services Division Department, Highland Hills Conference Room, 3rd floor, 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: Vice Chairman Gary Thompson David Beason Bella Meese Tim Mullin Michael “Rock” Rocheleau Excused: Chairman Mary Marriott Erin McMullen (excused) Staff: Stacy Youngblood, Housing Specialist II Erin Flynn, Assistant City Attorney II Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter Guests: Bob Cleveland Elizabeth Garcia Samuel Seth Lisa Popovsky CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 2 of 4 December 16, 2015 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Ms. Meese introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Mr. Mullin. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Vice Chairman Thompson declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS 1 INTRODUCTIONS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS Each member of the program advisory committee will introduce themselves for public record. Michael Rock Rocheluea, new member, was introduced as a new member. 2 ELECTIONS OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR The program advisory committee would elect the new committee chair and vice chair for the 2016 - 2017 Community Development Block Grant program year. Mr. Beason nominated Gary Thompson as Chairman of the CDBG Program Advisory Committee, seconded by Ms. Meese. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Vice-Chairman Thompson declared the motion carried. Mr. Mullin nominated Rock Rocheleau as Vice Chairman of the CDBG Program Advisory Committee, second by Mr. Beason. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Vice Chairman Thompson declared the motion carried. 3 APPROVAL OF REVISE FUNDING REQUEST FOR 2015 - 2016 Members of the program advisory committee will review the visions may Tuesday 2015 - 2016 Community Development Block Grant program year. Stacey Youngblood, Housing Specialist II, reported that Serving Our Kids Foundation and High School Leadership opted not to accept the grant funds last year. The combined amount of $5,500.00 can be redistributed to other public service organizations or be used for construction costs. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 3 of 4 December 16, 2015 – Minutes There was a consensus to redistribute the $5,500.00 to After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. Staff will contact their representative to see if they will accept the extra funds. An item will be placed on the next meeting agenda for approval. (Motion) Mr. Rocheleau introduced a motion to accept the funding requests for 2015-2016 CDBG program year, seconded by Ms. Meese. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Vice Chairman Thompson declared the motion carried. 4 REVIEW THE SCORING CRITERIA FOR APPLICATIONS. The program advisory committee will review the updated scoring criteria form. Stacey Youngblood reviewed the application scoring sheet and reminded the members that they identified three priorities: 1) youth services and education for youth, jobs 2) economic development, and 3) affordable and decent housing. She said programs that meet one of the priorities will get an extra ten points. The following suggestions were made to amend the scoring criteria:  Proposed Outcome Measures be 20 possible points  Oral Presentations be 20 possible points  Amend Application Scoring Criteria Worksheet paragraphs to coordinate with point changes  Staff will notify applicants of all changes  Possibly increase points for Ability to serve Henderson residents  Presentations should benefit the whole community Staff will email suggested changes to the Application Scoring Sheet and Application Scoring Criteria Worksheet to committee members for their review, and place an item on the next agenda to approve the amendments. 5 REVIEW AND DISCUSS APPLICATIONS The program advisory committee will review and discuss the Community Development Block Grant applications for the 2016 - 2017 program year. Erin Flynn, Assistant City Attorney, asked that members review the ownership structure of the applications in case there are any conflicts where an abstention is necessary. There were no questions or comments regarding the applications. CDBG Program Advisory Committee Page 4 of 4 December 16, 2015 – Minutes VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS There were no Chairman or Member comments presented. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for January 5, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in the Neighborhood Services Division Department, Highland Hills Conference Room, 3rd floor, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. It was noted that second day of presentations on January 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. will be held in the Council Chambers to accommodate high school students observing the meeting. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were presented by the public. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Committee, Vice Chairman Thompson adjourned the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________________ Tedie Jackson, Council and Commission Services Reporter