Citizens District Council Agenda 03-05-2023

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                                          Minutes

                              Citizen’s District Council Meeting
                                   City of Muskegon CDBG
                                 City Commission Chambers
                                     Muskegon, Michigan
                                        March 7, 2023

CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Perry Dennie at 5:37 pm.

ROLL CALL:
Roll call was taken by Wendy Webster, and a quorum was present.
    Present:
            Perry Dennie
            Veania Coleman
            Jeremy Lenertz
            Paul Kurdziel
            Jennifer Ross
    Absent:
            Ationza Smith
            Bre’Onna Sanders
    Staff Present:
            Sharonda Carson
            Wendy Webster
            Ashley Briggs
            Corey Davis
    Others Present:
            Rebecca St. Clair, City Commissioner

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
        A motion to approve the minutes from December 6, 2022 (Action Item) was
         made by Paul Kurdziel; J. Lenertz supported the motion, which passed
         unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sharonda Carson introduced 2 members of her staff Ashley Briggs and Corey Davis. Both
specialists shared their responsibilities and current programs they are working on.

Discussion about liens on the homes for homeowners that are being repaired. Liens are for 5
years for residential façade program, and 3 years for senior millage program. Some liens are
waived depending on costs.

NEW BUSINESS:
Veania Coleman motioned to have meetings every 3 months vs. monthly. After discussions, it
was agreed that the 2023 meetings will be held on:
March 7, 2023
April 4, 2023
June 6, 2023
September 5, 2023
Approved by all

2021 CAPER – update by Sharonda provided


STAFF REPORTS:
  • Notice of Intent for Community Funding Opportunity
  • Discussion on solicitation for proposals annual action plan will be published in the next
     few days.

2021 Accomplishments – handout for review only.

GENERAL DISCUSSION:
  • Discussion on funding Boys and Girls Club. If we continue to fund this club, it is asked
    to supply hard data i.e., how many students are being serviced with demographic and
    geographic information.
  • Discussion on Love Inc. If we continue to fund this club, what weekly installment of
    food is. The allotment per family is only enough for 2 days. A large amount of money
    comes from the city and their primary purpose is to feed the city. Maybe a presentation
    from both organizations would be welcomed.
  • Discussion on future meetings to be held in smaller conference room across.

ADJOURN: Paul Kurdziel motioned to adjourn, supported by J. Ross at 6:20 PM

NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting date is: April 4, 2023

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