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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/2011 CRC MinutesCOMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, August 4, 2011 The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, August 4, 2011 in the Village Board room on the P floor of Village Hall located at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Schmalzer Commissioner Ortiz Commissioner Rose Commissioner Parikh Also in attendance: Janet Saewert, Neighborhood Planner Chairperson Tolbert introduced the Commission and thanked the different Public Service agencies for attending the meeting. He introduced Janet Saewert, who was representing Village Staff, and asked her to give a summary of the Village's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Ms. Saewert explained that because of the lengthy budget negotiations in Washington, our 2011 funding allocation had been significantly delayed and was also reduced by 16.5% from last year's allocation. In 2012, staff is estimating another 10% decrease from our 2011 allocation. Based on HUD guidelines, 15% of our projected entitlement grant plus 15% of the previous year's program income can be used to fund Public Service Programs. Program income is generated from repayment of our CDBG Single Family Rehab Loans and with the current housing market situation, program income is also down. In 2012, our estimated Public Service Budget will be reduced to $47,000, or approximately 20% less than in 2011. Our Community Relations Commission has the difficult job of making recommendations of how to allocate those funds. Although all the programs represented are extremely valuable and address a need within our Community, we just do not have the funds to support them all. Ms. Saewert thanked the Public Service representatives for coming and invited each of them to talk about their program and answer any questions the CRC may have. M��« MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefert VILLAGE CLERK Arlene Jur Village Mount M. Lisa Angell h A. Jo hm Ko of Prospect John J. Matuszak Phone: 847/818 -5328 Steven S. Polit Community Development Department Fax: 847/818 -5329 Michael A. Zadel TDD: 847/392 -6064 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 www.mountprospect.org COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, August 4, 2011 The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday, August 4, 2011 in the Village Board room on the P floor of Village Hall located at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Tolbert Commissioner Schmalzer Commissioner Ortiz Commissioner Rose Commissioner Parikh Also in attendance: Janet Saewert, Neighborhood Planner Chairperson Tolbert introduced the Commission and thanked the different Public Service agencies for attending the meeting. He introduced Janet Saewert, who was representing Village Staff, and asked her to give a summary of the Village's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Ms. Saewert explained that because of the lengthy budget negotiations in Washington, our 2011 funding allocation had been significantly delayed and was also reduced by 16.5% from last year's allocation. In 2012, staff is estimating another 10% decrease from our 2011 allocation. Based on HUD guidelines, 15% of our projected entitlement grant plus 15% of the previous year's program income can be used to fund Public Service Programs. Program income is generated from repayment of our CDBG Single Family Rehab Loans and with the current housing market situation, program income is also down. In 2012, our estimated Public Service Budget will be reduced to $47,000, or approximately 20% less than in 2011. Our Community Relations Commission has the difficult job of making recommendations of how to allocate those funds. Although all the programs represented are extremely valuable and address a need within our Community, we just do not have the funds to support them all. Ms. Saewert thanked the Public Service representatives for coming and invited each of them to talk about their program and answer any questions the CRC may have. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD The following funding applicants spoke on behalf of their organization, and there was a brief discussion regarding each Public Service Organization: Peggy Dickson Journeys from PADS to HOPE Victoria Bigelow Suburban Primary Health Care Council, Access to Care Nancy Morgan Village of Mount Prospect, Community Connections Center Mark Parr The Children's Advocacy Center Anne Marquez Life Span Ellen Kukla CEDA NW: Day Care, Emergency Housing Jim Huenink Northwest CASA No additional citizens where present to speak. NEW BUSINESS After a brief intermission, the Community Relations Commission had a general discussion about the decreased CDBG funding available in 2012, and the Priorities and Objectives indentified in the Village's 2010 -2014 Consolidated Plan. Some agencies applying for funds address more than one objective and funding was recommended for those organizations. Funding was also recommended for those Programs which serve a large number of Mount Prospect residents and assist a new group of people each year. Overlaps in funding may occur when public agencies provide similar services. The CRC is recommending funding for those organizations they feel best meet the community's needs. Commissioner Ortiz expressed her concern in spreading the funds too thin among more agencies, which may not be as effective as allocating larger amounts to fewer agencies. The preliminary staff recommendations were amended and approved as follows. Ms. Saewert stated that the following recommendations be available to the public for the 30 -day review period during the month of September and will be forwarded to the Village Board for consideration at the October 18, 2011 meeting. Projects FY 2012 CRC Recommendations Public Service Programs 1. CEDA - Day Care 0 2. CEDA - Emergency Housing 9,000 3. Children's Advocacy Center 1,000 4. GWAYO - Summer Adventure North 6,000 5. GWAYO - Summer Adventure South 6,000 6. Life Span 3,000 7. Northwest CASA 1,000 8. PADS to HOPE 5,500 9. Resources for Community Living 5,000 10. Suburban Primary Health Care Council - Access to Care 7,500 11. Village of Mount Prospect — Community Connections Center 3,000 12. Village of Mount Prospect - Mentor Program 0 Total for Public Service Programs $47,000 APPROVAL OF APRIL 7.2011 MINUTES A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh to approve the minutes of the last Community Relations Commission meeting. Commissioner Rose seconded the motion. All voted aye for approval. Chairman Tolbert asked that Commissioners call the staff contact, Deputy Chief Michael Semkiu (847) 818 -5235 to confirm their attendance at least 24 hours prior to the date of upcoming CRC meetings. OLD BUSINESS Chairman Tolbert mentioned he had participated in this year's parade. He was also asked to take the place of Mayor Wilks at the closing ceremony of the Greater Wheeling Area Summer Adventure Camp on July 1, 2011 held at the Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary, and was impressed with the enthusiasm of the campers. The Community Relations Commission was not represented at this year's Block Party. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting is scheduled for the first Thursday in October. A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh to adjourn the meeting and seconded by Commissioner Schmalzer. All voted Aye for approval and the meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Janet Saewert Neighborhood Planner I11k"LA ,rI)YY,"W:I C ,M11,nFi1lIl C14r,' luuflu do, x,