#2 101409 Minutes
Minutes of the Janesville Community Development Authority (CDA) Regular Meeting
October 14, 2009
Present: CDA Members: Michael Bachmeyer, Russ Steeber, George Fenn, Duke Ellingson
Absent: CDA Member, Tom McDonald, Sylvia Moore
Also present: City Staff: Jennifer Petruzzello, Kelly Lee, Carrie Clark; Others: Andreah Briarmoon, Karl Dommerhausen, Jana Vegge
Preceding the meeting was an open house invitation to the general public to view and comment upon the proposed 2010-2015
Consolidated Plan. A brief presentation of the plan was presented by Jana Vegge, Consolidated Plan Steering Committee member.
The regular meeting was called to order by Chairperson Bachmeyer at approximately 6:05 p.m.
Under matters not on the agenda, Andreah Briarmoon spoke about the creation of an Historic overlay district and a Section 8
Homeownership Program, and her concern regarding redevelopment projects and blight elimination.
Chairperson Bachmeyer opened the public hearing for the 5-year Consolidated Plan and 2010 Annual Action Plan at 6:10 p.m.
Jana Vegge, 518 Lincoln spoke about the housing priorities and suggested that homeownership be replaced with self-sufficiency.
Andrea Briarmoon, 339 Locust St., spoke regarding funding for the Downtown Development Center and her desire that this funding
was used for a community center instead.
Karl Dommerhausen, 2419 Plymouth, commented that the plan and process was well done and complimented all who worked on it.
He spoke regarding his support for funding for the Downtown Development Alliance.
The public hearing was closed at 6:17 p.m. A motion was made by Steeber, seconded by Ellingson to adopt the plan as presented.
The motion passed unanimously.
Petruzzello presented the 2010 State and Federal Grants budget. Chairperson Bachmeyer opened the public hearing at 6:23 p.m.
Andreah Briarmoon spoke about concerns she had with the process of developing the consolidated plan. The public hearing was
closed at 6:25 p.m. A motion was made by Bachmeyer, seconded by Fenn to approve the State and Federal Grants Budget as
presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Petruzzello presented the 2010 Section 8 Rental Assistance Budget. A motion as made by Steeber, seconded by Ellingson to approve
the Section 8 Rental Assistance Budget. The motion passed unanimously.
Clark presented the Third Quarter collections report.
Petruzzello presented the Single Purpose Audit for the State and Federal Grants’ programs.
Petruzzello indicated to members that the City Council would be considering the appointment of Heidi Holden as a member of the
CDA, to be seated in November. She also indicated that the City Council would be considering the purchase of 3 tax-foreclosed
properties. It is hoped that two will be rehabilitated and one will be demolished..
There being no further business, a motion was made by Steeber, seconded by Ellingson to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the CDA.
Respectfully submitted by Carrie Clark, Housing Financial & Rehabilitation Specialist