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HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA
5850 WEST GLENDALE AVENUE
ROOM B-3
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2004
5:30 p.m.
Members Present
Michele Tennyson, Chairperson
Donnell Gentry, Vice-Chairperson
Carole Marx, Commissioner
Madelin Page, Commissioner
Larry Bonner, Commissioner
Staff Members Present
Erik Strunk, Director, Community Housing&Revitalization
Karen E. Russell,Housing Administrative Manager
Elaine Adamczyk,Management Assistant
Lois Brooks, Senior Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Michele Tennyson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 24,2004 COMMISSION MEETING
Motion by Chairperson Michele Tennyson to approve the minutes. The motion carried
unanimously.
3. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR
None
4. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE OR WITHDRAWAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
None
5. AGENDA ITEMS
A. INTRODUCTION OF MEMBERS
The new Housing Advisory Commissioners, Carole Marx and Larry Bonner, introduced
themselves. The remaining commissioners introduced themselves. Karen Russell
introduced the new Director of Community Partnerships, Erik Strunk. No action was
required.
B. QUARTERLY CRIME STATISTICS
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item, reporting that out of 118 calls for
service, only 21 resulted in reports. She explained the one assault call on the report
happened on a sidewalk at one of the three public housing communities, but did not
involve any of our residents. No further action was required.
C. QUARTERLY CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM UPDATE
Staff member Karen Russell presented this item. It was explained that the underground
utilities upgrade project at Lamar Homes is complete. All overhead electrical and
telephone services are now underground. Cholla Vista and Lamar Homes have been
painted on the exteriors. The replacement of the domestic water system has been
completed. The next major project will be the roof replacement for the three rental
communities. In addition to the FY 2004 CFP funding of$294,006, the CHD did receive
a High Performer bonus of$8,558, and are waiting to hear of approval for CDBG funds
that will help to complete this project in a shorter timeframe. No further action was
required.
D. APPLICATION FOR 2004 ROSS GRANT
Staff member Elaine Adamczyk presented this item. The current ROSS grant will expire
in March 2005, and the (CHD) Community Housing Division submitted an application
for this grant based on the continued success of the program. If awarded, the grant
amount will be $250,000 for a period of 36 months. The program offers workshops and
courses such as job training, GED preparation, college level courses, on-the-job training
opportunities, interview skills, corm-nullity leadership skills training, and budgeting and
family finances. Commissioner Carole Marx asked what the timeframe is to find out if
the new grant will be awarded. The CHD should receive notification by the end of this
year. No further action was required.
E. SEMAP AND PHAS SUBMITTAL
Staff member Karen presented this item. At the close of each fiscal year,HUD requires
all housing authorities to electronically submit a report that summarizes certain program
activities for each housing program. Based on these reports, HUD has designated
Glendale Housing a High Performer every year for the last 13 years. No further action
was required.
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6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There were no written communications to discuss. No action was required.
7. MISCELLANEOUS
Staff member Karen Russell showed the commissioners the"Most Valuable Partner Award"
awarded by HUD for the(HD's initiative to strengthen communities. The award is in
recognition of Glendale for providing excellent public housing services to residents for 50
years, specifically the tenants of the Glendale Homes rental community at 52"d Avenue and
Ocotillo Road.
An article from the Arizona Republic was passed out to the commissioners regarding the $1
million budget cuts from HUD. The CHD stands firm in providing quality housing for our
Section 8 and Public Housing clients.
The next Housing Advisory meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday, January 24, 2005.
No action was required.
8. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Chairperson Donnell Gentry, and seconded by Commissioner
Larry Bonner, to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned
at 6:22 p.m.
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