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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/13/2019 P&Z Minutes CDBG MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING& ZONING COMMISSION Public Service Requests Hearing Date: June 13, 2019 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 50 S. Emerson Street PETITIONER: Village of Mount Prospect PUBLICATION DATE: May 29,2019 REQUEST: Public Service Community Block Grant Funding Requests for Program Year 2019 Action Plan MEMBERS PRESENT Agostino Filippone William Beattie Norbert Mizwicki Walter Szymczak Lisa Griffin Joseph Donnelly, Chair MEMBERS ABSENT: Sharon Otteman Thomas Fitzgerald STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Consuelo Arguilles-Deputy Director of Community Development INTERESTED PARTIES: Various Public Service Organizations Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Filippone to approve of the minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 9, 2019. The minutes were approved 5-0. Chairman Donnelly introduced the only new business item on the Agenda: Public Service Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Funding Requests for Program Year 2019. Mrs. Arguilles gave a brief background on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and how the Village of Mount Prospect has benefited from the grant. She also gave a brief summary of the applications received for the 2019 program year and summarized the proposed action plan. Mrs. Arguilles gave a brief explanation of the criteria Staff took into consideration while reviewing the funding requests. She stated that Staff is recommending the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed funding amounts as shown on Attachment 3, to be proportionally adjusted once the PY2019 allocation is confirmed. Commissioner Griffin questioned the amount that will be allocated. Mrs. Arguilles clarified that it could be more or less than that which was estimated in the proposed action plan. Planning and Zoning Meeting- June 13, 2019 Public Service Requests- CDBG Joseph Donnelly, Chair Commissioner Beattie clarified Attachment 2 included the recommendations for funding in PY2019. Chairman Donnelly opened the hearing to the sub recipients. Chairman Donnelly swore in the following: Kimberly Mertz/Access to Care/2225 Enterprise Drive, Westchester, IL- She stated that Access to Care provides primary healthcare services to low-income uninsured and underinsured residents of Suburban Cook County. They do that by providing three key components: the ability to see a primary care physician for $5 a visit, ability to receive lab/radiology services for $5 a test, and prescription medications for $15- 40 for a thirty day supply. She stated that these three key benefits have been the core for Access to Care for the last thirty years and are available to members for an unlimited amount as needed. She stated some changes for 2019 since last year— behavioral health services now a permanent program, added an opioid risk management program,as well as covering addiction and substance abuse medication,including Narcan. She also mentioned they expanded the pharmacy contract—no longer Walgreens exclusive. Members can go to any major pharmacy chain in suburban cook county. Added flu and ammonia vaccines to members for free. She gave a brief description of the programs. She stated they served over 150 Mount Prospect residents in 2018. Commissioner Beattie asked how far do their services spread. Mrs. Mertz responded they service all of suburban Cook County and added that last year they serviced 153 Mount Prospect residents. Total they serviced over 5,000 last year. Sean Kirby/ Search/746 E 156 Place, South Holland, IL.- He said he was the plant manager for Search, Inc., a non-profit life skills training center for adults with intellectual disabilities. He gave an overview of the facilities they operate and gave a brief description of the services. Seven of their group homes operate in Mount Prospect. He stated if awarded, the grant money they requested would go towards accessibility by remodeling a bathroom in one of the group homes in Mount Prospect. Suzanne Ploger/Journeys - The Road Home/ 1140 E Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL- She mentioned that they will be celebrating thirty years since incorporating as an agency and since their first night of providing shelter. They are continuing to provide shelter and are seeing an increase of families going to them. She gave a description regarding the services they provide and the strain that is being cause due to the increase in the services requested from their clients and limited resources. So far,they have celebrated 39 people moving into homes. About 67% of clients are homeless and 33% run the risk of becoming homeless. They have 2 PADS locations in Mount Prospect. 5 locations offer shelter during the summer program. Commissioner Mizwicki asked about shelter accommodations for homeless on the second floor of their existing facility. Mrs.Ploger responded not yet. That will be part of the new construction project they are fundraising for. Once construction is complete,they will have an additional shelter location. It will operate like a traditional PADS site. Commissioner Griffin asked about the number of kids that are involved with the program. About 18% of the client base is under the age of 18. They do not serve any unaccompanied minors under 18, but they Planning and Zoning Meeting- June 13, 2019 Public Service Requests- CDBG Joseph Donnelly, Chair work with other agencies that deal with youth. The children Journeys serves are part of families —single parent as well as dual parent. Dan Facchim, / Glenkirk / 3504 Commercial Avenue / Northbrook, Illinois — He gave an overview of Glenkirk's mission to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities. Glenkirk provides an array of services, including training and therapy. The group home at 1201 E. Ardyce in Mount Prospect opened in 1985 for 5 residents and last expanded last in 1993 to accommodate 8 residents. Their request for CDBG funding will be to replace flooring and allow for SMART home accessibility features to support independence. Mark Parr / Children's Advocacy Center / 640 Illinois Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL- He gave a brief description about the comprehensive services they provide to children who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or witnesses to domestic violence or other crimes. They become involve early in the process and work closely with police departments, the Department of Children and Family Services,the State Attorney's Office. They serve families—children and adults. Last year, they served 28 residents of Mount Prospect. This year,he stated that they already served 26 residents. They have seen an increase in referrals. All of services are free. They are a 24 hour a day agency should a child disclose abuse or be in danger of further contact with the offender. Commissioner Mizwicki asked about the tenure of service. Mr. Parr responded there is no limit. The typical timing is about 8 months; range l month or so to 2-3 years. Commissioner Mizwicki commented he would like to see information regarding new versus ongoing clients in the future. Commissioner Beattie asked about services that deal with cases that do not become criminal. Mr. Parr responded that services are not impacted in those situations. Shelly Welch/WINGS /5104 Tollview Drive, Rolling Meadows,IL— She explained the funding request for the domestic violence housing agency. She explained they provide housing and supportive services to adults and children who are homeless due to domestic violence or other causes. The CDBG funding would be to provide shelter to adults and children. Jim Unick/Northwest CASA/415 Golf Road, Arlington Heights, IL -He gave a brief description about the comprehensive services Northwest CASA provides and stated that the CDBG money helps assist the staff and pay their salaries. They primarily serve adults, but also work with adolescents and children. Services they provide are free. They also work with local hospitals whenever there are victims of sexual assault. Mr.Unick also mentioned that they are are aware of the public money they are requesting and they work to ensure the service they are providing is effective. Commissioner Mizwicki asked if they find that teachings at high schools diminish the number of assaults that they may have. Mr. Unick stated there is no research to demonstrate that. They do follow up with surveys after presentations and evaluate information they provide. Chairman Donnelly thanked everyone and mentioned they do a wonderful job servicing the Village. Commissioner Beattie inquired about the funding for the Suburban Primary Health Care—Access to Care. He mentioned that the work they do with behavioral health and opioid addiction is prevalent today. He inquired if it is possible to increase the funding for that organization. Mrs. Arguilles responded the Planning Planning and Zoning Meeting- June 13, 2019 Public Service Requests- CDBG Joseph Donnelly, Chair and Zoning Commission can have a discussion and adjust the funding as part of their recommendation. Mrs. Beattie responded his comments are food for thought for the Village Board for consideration. Hearing no further discussion the hearing was closed and brought back to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner Filippone made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beattie to approve Staff's recommendation of approval of the proposed funding amounts as shown on Attachment 3, to be proportionally adjusted once the PY2019 allocation is confirmed. Upon Roll Call Ayes: Filippone,Beattie,Mizwicki, Szymczak, Griffin, Donnelly Nays: None The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation (6-0) to Village Board. Commissioner Filippone thanked everyone for the services they provide. They are doing great work. Hearing no further discussions, Chairman Donnelly made a motion to adjourn seconded by several Commissioners and the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm. Ow" A70.)"— Consuelo Arguilles Deputy Director of Community Development Planning and Zoning Meeting- June 13, 2019 Public Service Requests- CDBG Joseph Donnelly, Chair