City of Columbia, Missouri  
Meeting Minutes  
Housing and Community Development Commission  
Council Chambers, City  
Hall, 701 E Broadway  
Wednesday, January 24, 2024  
Regular Meeting  
7:00 PM  
I. CALL TO ORDER  
The meeting was called to order by Rose at 7:01 pm.  
II. INTRODUCTIONS  
Present at the start of the meeting were commission members Shaw, Fletcher,  
Kasmann, Rose, Ascani, and Pefferman. City staff Tim Teddy, Jennifer Deaver, Jacob  
Amelunke, Molly Fair, and Erin Welch were also in attendance. Introductions by Jennifer  
Deaver of new Administrative Technician, Erin Welch.  
6 -  
Present:  
Michael Fletcher, Ross Kasmann, Thomas Rose, Rebecca Shaw, Rikki Ascani and  
Erica Pefferman  
2 - Mitchell Ritter and Jay McIntosh  
Excused:  
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Motion to approve the agenda: Pefferman  
Motion to 2nd: Kasmann  
Not voting: Ritter and McIntosh  
Motion passes: 6:0  
Attachments: Tips For Producing a Clean Meeting Transcript  
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
None  
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
Attachments: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1.24.24  
Housing and Community Development Needs Hearing: Jennifer Deaver summarized  
funding data with slideshow. Randy Cole from Columbia Housing Authority stood up to  
speak, passing out flyer. Cole talked about statistics of money used, current projects for  
accountability, and additional funding.  
VI. OLD BUSINESS  
FY2025 - FY2029 Consolidated Plan Needs Survey Update: Jennifer Deaver shares  
statistics on survey by showing flyer via slideshow.  
Consolidated Plan Update: Jennifer Deaver lists events for Consolidated Plan via  
slideshow. Mentions submitting of Consolidated Plan in November 2024.  
Status of CDBG Funds: Jennifer Deaver states details of projects completed via  
slideshow. Deaver lists money spent, in addition to projects not completed. Uses chart to  
highlight where money currently stands, in addition to listing future projects and  
commenting on reallocated funds due to unforeseen factors. Deaver provides potential  
solutions moving forward, such as longer RFP or back pocket projects. Commission  
discusses.  
VII. NEW BUSINESS  
Attachments: PR 171-19 A Policy Resolution on CDBG and HOME  
Policy Resolution Review: Thomas Rose asks for any questions on policy review. Jennifer  
Deaver comments on recommendations. Mike Fletcher comments about revisiting the  
issue with a closer eye once Consolidated Plan has been completed.  
VIII. SPECIAL ITEMS  
Chair – Motion to nominate Thomas Rose for Chair: Kasmann  
Motion to 2nd: Rebecca Shaw  
Michael Fletcher: Yes  
Rikki Ascani: Yes  
Erica Pefferman: Yes  
Rebecca Shaw: Yes  
Ross Kasmann: Yes  
Thomas Rose: Yes  
Not voting: Ritter and McIntosh  
Motion passes 6:0  
6 - Fletcher, Kasmann, Rose, Shaw, Ascani and Pefferman  
2 - Ritter and McIntosh  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Vice Chair – Motion to nominate Ross Kasmann for Vice Chair: Pefferman  
Motion to 2nd: Thomas Rose  
Michael Fletcher: Yes  
Rikki Ascani: Yes  
Erica Pefferman: Yes  
Thomas Rose: Yes  
Rebecca Shaw: Yes  
Ross Kasmann: Yes  
Not voting: Ritter and McIntosh  
Motion passes 6:0  
6 - Fletcher, Kasmann, Rose, Shaw, Ascani and Pefferman  
2 - Ritter and McIntosh  
Yes:  
Excused:  
Secretary – Motion to nominate Rebecca Shaw for Secretary: Rose  
Motion to 2nd: Ross Kasmann  
Michael Fletcher: Yes  
Rikki Ascani: Yes  
Erica Pefferman: Yes  
Thomas Rose: Yes  
Ross Kasmann: Yes  
Rebecca Shaw: Yes  
Not voting: Ritter and McIntosh  
Motion passes 6:0  
6 - Fletcher, Kasmann, Rose, Shaw, Ascani and Pefferman  
2 - Ritter and McIntosh  
Yes:  
Excused:  
IX. GENERAL COMMENTS BY PUBLIC, MEMBERS AND STAFF  
Jennifer Deaver shared the news of new Director of Housing Services being appointed.  
Talks about extending the RFP process, and providing a calendar update. Thomas Rose  
asks question on meeting. Deaver answers. Erica Pefferman asks questions about  
previous meeting minutes and being behind. Molly Fair from City of Columbia stands to  
talk, explaining the process and introducing the transcriptionist, Janna Tayon. Rebecca  
Shaw speaks on landlord issues. Thomas Rose calls Randy Cole, Columbia Housing  
Authority, to address landlord issues. Cole talks about addressing resources, and  
landlords out of states. States he works with 300+ landlords and has positive  
experiences with them. Suggests residents with issues find legal services. Rebecca  
Shaw comments on the city page, and it being more accessible.  
X. NEXT MEETING DATE  
February 21, 2024  
XI. ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.  
Motion to Adjourn: Shaw  
Motion to 2nd: Pefferman  
Not voting: Ritter and McIntosh  
Motion passes 6:0  
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