City of Columbia, Missouri  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Community Land Trust Organization Board  
Council Chambers  
City Hall, 701 E  
Broadway  
Wednesday, June 5, 2024  
Regular Meeting  
6:30 PM  
I. CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Stanton.  
II. INTRODUCTIONS  
Present at the start of the meeting were Board members Stanton, LaBrunerie, Head,  
Trotter, Hunt, and Bush-Cook. City Council liaison, Betsy Peters was present. City staff,  
Rebecca Thompson, Jennifer Deaver, Jacob Amelunke, Molly Fair, and Tracy Graham  
were also in attendance.  
6 -  
Present:  
Anthony Stanton, Alexander LaBrunerie, Linda Head, Jeremy Trotter, Tracey  
Bush-Cook and Douglas Hunt  
1 - Shirley Rhoades  
Excused:  
1 - Betsy Peters  
Non-Voting:  
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Motion to approve the agenda: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Trotter  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Approval of May 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes  
Attachments: 05.01.24 CCLT Minutes - DRAFT  
05.01.24 CCLT Meeting Audio  
Motion to approve the May 1, 2024 Meeting Minutes: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Head  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes 6:0  
V. REPORTS  
Treasurer's Report  
Attachments: CCLT Financial Statements February 2024  
CCLT Financial Statements March 2024  
LaBrunerie reviewed the February and March financials.  
Motion to accept the February 2024 and March 2024 Financial Reports: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Hunt  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
VI. MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION  
Motion to go into closed session pursuant to RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing,  
purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public  
knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration  
therefor and RSMo 610.021 (11) Specifications for competitive bidding,  
until either the specifications are officially approved by the public  
governmental body or the specifications are published for bid.  
Attachments: CCLT Closed Meeting Notice 06.05.2024  
Motion made by: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Head  
Not voting: Rhoades  
With roll call vote - Motion passes: 6:0  
6 - Stanton, LaBrunerie, Head, Trotter, Bush-Cook and Hunt  
1 - Rhoades  
Yes:  
Excused:  
1 - Peters  
Non-Voting:  
The meeting entered closed session at 6:35 p.m.  
The meeting returned to open session at 7:02 p.m.  
VII. OLD BUSINESS  
CCLT Banking Services RFP  
LaBrunerie sent the draft CCLT Banking Services RFP to City staff.  
Jennifer Deaver will review before the July meeting.  
External Marketing Materials  
Bush-Cook provided an update on her research. The Columbia Community Land Trust  
has a website and is showing up online. Bush-Cook suggested that the issue is more  
with people knowing the Trust exists so that they know to search for it. More information  
will be gathered on this topic and Bush-Cook will solicit assistance from other Board  
members. An update will be provided at the July 2024 meeting.  
General Considerations for CCLT Expenditures of ARPA Funds  
The Board discussed processes and options.  
Motion made stating that the Board requests the help of City staff in locating  
other suitable building sites that can be made available to the CCLT at no cost or  
at costs clearly below market value: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Hunt  
Not voting: Rhoades  
With roll call vote - Motion passes: 6:0  
6 - Stanton, LaBrunerie, Head, Trotter, Bush-Cook and Hunt  
Yes:  
Excused:  
1 - Rhoades  
1 - Peters  
Non-Voting:  
Motion made stating that if such lots are located and found in suitable by the  
Board, and if ARPA funding can be used for their acquisition and development,  
the Board may once again ask for the City to issue RFPs and contracts on the  
CCLT's behalf: Hunt  
Motion to 2nd: Stanton  
Not voting: Rhoades  
With roll call vote - Motion passes: 6:0  
6 - Stanton, LaBrunerie, Head, Trotter, Bush-Cook and Hunt  
Yes:  
Excused:  
1 - Rhoades  
1 - Peters  
Non-Voting:  
Motion made that with regard to the two remaining lots in the Cullimore Cottages  
development, the Board requests that the City issue RFP and contracts with  
builders on behalf of the CCLT. It also requests that the City draw down ARPA  
funds to make payments directly to builders as invoices come in. Out  
understanding is that after construction, the City will transfer ownership of the  
land and houses to CCLT: Hunt  
Motion to 2nd: Stanton  
Not voting: Rhoades  
With roll call vote - Motion passes: 6:0  
6 - Stanton, LaBrunerie, Head, Trotter, Bush-Cook and Hunt  
1 - Rhoades  
Yes:  
Excused:  
1 - Peters  
Non-Voting:  
RFP for Two Lots at Cullimore Cottages  
Stanton said that this item was addressed in closed session.  
Amendments to Bylaws  
Motion to table "Amendments to Bylaws" to the July 10, 2024 CCLT meeting:  
Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Head  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
Fundraising Operations  
LaBrunerie discussed the need to start fundraising. Suggested to perhaps organize and  
event for the Fall.  
Mowing Concern at Cullimore Cottages  
Trotter stated that the mowing issue has been remedied.  
VIII. NEW BUSINESS  
Banking: Money Transfer for Operations  
City staff, Molly Fair, gave an update on the need to transfer money between accounts  
and their options.  
Motion made to transfer $15,000 from the money market account to bill pay  
account: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: LaBrunerie  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
CHDO Agreement – CMCA 210 and 212 Hickman Avenue  
Attachments:  
CCLT CHDO Agreement - CMCA 210 and 212 Hickman Ave with  
Exhibits A.B.&C.  
City staff provided an update on this item, information on the CHDO process with these  
types of items and answered questions from the Board. The Board discussed the  
agreement.  
Motion to accept CHDO agreement from CMCA for 210 and 212 Hickman Avenue:  
Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Trotter  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
IX. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF  
City Staff, Jennifer Deaver, mentioned that CHDOs are a good way to do a partnership  
with CCLT.  
Hunt discussed possibilities of acquiring land and process of citizens donating  
home/land.  
Head gave an update stating that the mattresses at the curb are now gone.  
Trotter is continuing to keep an eye on someone potentially expanding their property  
without approval.  
Head inquired about the passing of the property tax restrictions for seniors and the  
potential impact on CCLT homeowners.  
X. NEXT MEETING DATE: JULY 10, 2024  
XI. ADJOURNMENT  
Motion to adjourn: Stanton  
Motion to 2nd: Head  
Not voting: Rhoades  
Motion passes: 6:0  
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.