City of Lawrence, KS

Community Development Advisory Committee

September 10, 2015 Minutes (City Commission Room)

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

Jenna Coker, Alex Delaney, Jonathan Holley, James Minor, Vern Norwood, Travis Weller, Patrick Wilbur

 

 

 

MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

Linda Bush, Steven Koprince

 

 

 

STAFF PRESENT:

 

Danelle Dresslar, Brad Karr

 

 

 

PUBLIC PRESENT:

 

None

 

 

Chair Wilbur called the meeting to order at 5:28 p.m.

 

1.  Introductions.

 

Members introduced themselves.

 

2.  Approval of the April 23, 2015 Minutes.

 

Norwood moved to approve the CDAC meeting minutes from April 23, 2015.  Minor seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.

 

3.  Discussion of CDBG/HOME Memorandum and Application documents.

 

Dresslar said a working copy of the 2016 CDBG/HOME Memorandum and Application documents had been sent to all CDAC members for their review and comments. One change was made from last year to have the Neighborhood Associations attach copies of each newsletter to their application. Norwood asked if a change could be made to the wording on page one of the Memorandum to better identify “Part II. Narrative, Question #6” instead of just Question #6. The committee agreed and staff will make the change. Weller asked if a change could be made to the wording on page one of the Application under Required Attachments for Application to better describe the Budget spreadsheet. The application will be changed to say “Completed Budget (using provided Excel template)”. Wilbur asked when the applications were released to the public. Dresslar said October 1, 2015. Updated CDBG/HOME Memorandum and Application documents will be distributed to the CDAC for review at the next meeting.

 

4.  Discussion of neighborhood outreach and technical assistance.

 

The CDAC discussed meeting with neighborhood association representatives to discuss best practices for using the grant money. Wilbur presented a draft email for discussion. The email would offer the Neighborhood Associations an opportunity to meet with members of the CDAC. The CDAC discussed how and to whom the email would be sent. Wilbur will modify the email to invite the current Neighborhood Association grantees to the November 12, 2015 meeting of the CDAC. The meeting location will be changed to the Development Services conference room for a more informal setting. City staff will send the email to the current Neighborhood Association grantees. Dresslar offered to put an item in the LAN newsletter about getting the Neighborhood Associations together to discuss best practices of using the grant funding, and allow other Neighborhood Associations to find out about the grant process.

 

5.  Discuss Public Hearing.

 

Dresslar explained the Public Hearing will be on September 24, 2015. Due to scheduling conflicts with the City Commission room, the meeting will have to be over by 6 p.m.
The CDAC will conduct a regular meeting, and then recess for the Public Hearing. Delaney moved to begin the September 24, 2015 CDAC meeting at 5:15 p.m. and begin the Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. Holley seconded the motion. The motion passed 6-1.

 

6.  Discuss remaining 2015 meeting schedule.

 

Dresslar asked the CDAC if they would like to set their schedule for the remaining 2015 meetings. Wilbur moved to cancel the October 8 and 22, 2015 meetings, the November 26, 2015 meeting and the December 10 and 24, 2015 meetings of the CDAC. Weller seconded the motion. The motion passed 7-0.

 

7.  Miscellaneous/Calendar.

 

Dresslar informed the CDAC Norwood’s second term is expiring on September 30, 2015 and she is not eligible for reappointment. Bush’s term is also expiring on September 30, 2015 and she has informed staff she will not seek reappointment. Weller’s term expires on September 30, 2015 and he will be reappointed.

 

The next meeting of the CDAC will be on September 24, 2015 and will include the Public Hearing.

 

8.  Public Comment.

 

There was no public comment.

 

9.  Adjourn.

 

Delaney moved to adjourn the September 10, 2015 meeting of the CDAC at 6:21 p.m.  Norwood seconded the motion.  The motion passed 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attendance Record

 

 

Members

Jan 8

Jan 22

Feb 12

Feb 26

Apr  9

Apr 23

Sept 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Linda Bush

E

+

+

E

U

U

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenna Coker

+*

+

+

E

+

E

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alex Delaney

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Holley

+*

+

+

+

+

U

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steven Koprince

+

+

+

+

+

+

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Minor

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vern Norwood

U

+

+

+

+

+

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travis Weller

+

+

+

+

+

E

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Wilbur

+

+

+

+

+

+

+

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E        Excused Absence

U        Unexcused Absence

X        Meeting Cancelled – Weather Conditions

-         Meeting Cancelled – Committee Vote/No Business

*        First meeting after appointment

**      Last Meeting Prior to expired term

^       Last Meeting