#2 06162010 Minutes
Minutes of the Janesville Community Development Authority (CDA) Regular Meeting
June 16, 2010
Present: CDA Members: Duke Ellingson, George Fenn, Heidi Holden, Sylvia Moore, and Russ Steeber
Absent: CDA Member(s): Michael Bachmeyer, Tom McDonald
Also present: City Staff: Carrie Clark and Jennifer Petruzzello; Others: Karen Lisser, ECHO
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairperson Ellingson at 5:33 p.m.
The minutes of the May 19, 2010 regular meeting were approved by consent.
The minutes of the Closed Session held on May 19, 2010 were approved by consent.
Under Questions and Comments from the Public on Matters Not on the Agenda, K. Andreah Briarmoon and Cathleen Jacobson
spoke in favor of the Section 8 Homeownership Program.
Vice-Chair Ellingson moved agenda item 5 down the agenda to occur after the Director’s Report.
Petruzzello introduced the Consolidated Plan 2011 Action Plan – Community Development Needs and the Operation of the CDBG
and HOME Programs. The matter was opened for Public Hearing by Ellingson at @ 5:40 p.m.
K Andreah Briarmoon spoke in favor of self-sufficiency programs, putting “historic manuals” out to each household in the Fourth
Ward; Karen Lisser, ECHO commended the CDA for making quality housing a priority. The public hearing ended at 5:51 p.m.
Fenn suggested that Public Service agencies requesting funding be required to appear before the CDA in order to be considered for
funding. The motion passed unanimously.
Fenn further suggested that agencies indicate if their desired funding request was not fulfilled, they list their other funding sources
and number of donors they solicit, providing a detailed list.
Steeber suggested obtaining a legal opinion regarding such a request and that an addendum be supplied to the applicants at the
next regular meeting.
A motion was made by Steeber, seconded by Moore to reaffirm the housing and community development priorities identified in the
5-year Consolidated Plan as priorities in the 2011 Annual Action Plan and to include in the public service application that agencies be
required to make a presentation. The motion passed unanimously.
Ellingson opened the Public Hearing on Proposed Section 8 Rent Assistance Plan Changes. The proposed changes include a minimum
rent increase and a termination policy change.
K Andreah Briarmoon suggested that staff not aggressively fill every open housing slot; suggested an additional $10 in minimum rent
is a large increase; and terminations should first affect those last brought on to the Program. The Public Hearing closed at
approximately 6:17 p.m.
Steeber motioned, seconded by Moore to consider each proposed change separately. The motion passed unanimously.
Moore indicated she disagreed with the proposed changes. Fenn said he believed the changes could lead to homelessness. Steeber
indicated a hardship clause could be applied for.
Fenn motioned, seconded by Moore to table the minimum rent increase for one year. The motion passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Steeber, seconded by Holden to adopt the termination plan as modified. The motion passed unanimously.
Petruzzello provided a brief memo covering the Section 8 Homeownership Program and asked the CDA for direction on how to
proceed. Petruzzello recommended the issue be postponed for study of feasibility in 2010 and be further evaluated each year when
reviewing Program goals.
Steeber motioned to postpone the issue in 2010 and reconsider, consistent with Staff recommendations. The motion was seconded
by Moore and passed with Moore, Holden, Steeber and Ellingson voting in favor, Fenn voting ‘no’.
Under the Director’s Report, Petruzzello shared information from the City of Janesville website regarding the structure and
membership of the CDA.
After voting by ballot, the CDA voted Ellingson as the new CDA Chair and Holden as the new CDA Vice-Chair.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Steeber to adjourn, seconded by Holden. The motion passed unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:07 p.m.
These minutes are not official until approved by the CDA.
Respectfully submitted, Carrie Clark, Housing Financial & Rehabilitation Specialist