PUBIC HEARING

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME)

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

 

September 23, 2004

 

G. Moore opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. and began with introductions of the Committee and Staff.  Members present were: Donna Duncan, James Dunn, Janet Gerstner, Paula Gilchrist, Carrie Moore, Greg Moore, Vern Norwood, Terri Pippert, and Patti Welty. Staff present were:  Monica Cardin, Cindy Nau and Margene Swarts.

 

G. Moore requested that persons making public comment state their name and sign in.

 

Swarts discussed sections of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

 

Norwood asked for clarification regarding the HOME Match Funds.  Swarts briefly explained the HOME Match Funds.

 

G. Moore stated he thought the details regarding the history of funding were interesting.

 

Public Comment

Katie Jackson, University of Kansas Journalism student, asked if the Committee had any new information regarding the recycling idea Dunn brought forth at the last meeting.  Swarts stated she had no new information. 

 

There followed a brief discussion regarding how recycling efforts might be considered a CDBG eligible activity.

 

G. Moore closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.