the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes 10 01 2024
Amanda moved to approved the closed meeting minutes. Stephanie seconded
the motion.
6 - Hinnant, Sood, Yoakum, Lubbering, Kuhns-Knarr and Townsend Bird
1 - Villamil
Yes:
Excused:
V. OLD BUSINESS
Columbia Values Diversity Breakfast
Staff advised about the process for secure a table for the Celebration event. Meera
Sood made a motion to secure 4 individual tickets. Penny Kuhns-Knarr seconded
the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
Commissioners' revision to the Complaint Form
Staff provided updates to the Commission about the changes to the complaint
form. Meg Gipson had a question about the process for submitting a complaint
form. The Commissioners provided overview of the process for clarification.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Guest Speaker – Becky Thompson (Neighborhood & Housing Services
Director)
Becky Thompson, Neighborhood & Housing Services Director, provided an overview
of the department and the services offered to the public. Affordable Housing,
Development, and Zoning code were areas that was brought up. Down payment
assistance programs, Becky brought up some of the requirements with banks
before individuals can qualify for assistance. Office of Neighborhood Services,
residential code enforcement based on compliance or administrative abatement.
Land Bank was an opportunity that was mentioned. Rental Inspections will be
renewed every 5 years. Volunteer program, supports over 10 City Departments and
over 90 programs. CDBG and HOME funding, has to be spent with low-income
households, community facilities, economic and workforce development programs,
and revitalization. ARPA funds, went to affordable housing projects and
weatherization grant program. Policy changes, existing substandard lots, Accessory
Dwelling Units (ADU), Small lot integration. Meg Gipson asked about CDBG and
HOME funds available for older homes to revitalize. Becky mentioned options with
ARPA funds and CDBG and HOME funds for weatherization. Boone County House
Study, Upward Mobility Action Plan influenced joint housing study with Boone
County and the City of Columbia. Becky mentioned the affordable housing fund,
but mentioned that the City is needing to identify a dedicated revenue source to
fund for projects.
HREP Proposals
The Commissioners reviewed and discussed the proposal from the Daniel Boone
Regional Library for addressing food insecurity through library outreach. Amanda
Hinnant motioned to approve $500 for the program. Stephanie Yoakum seconded
the motion. The motion unanimously passed. Paige Lubbering abstained from the
vote.
Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2024
