2010-2014 Consolidated Plan - City of Champaign

longer be considered a pilot program. The model is also being looked at for otherprograms. It’s now being called the CommUnity Matters Program. Jim asked about the$10,000 budget. Kerri stated it is reserve for potential closed session with Councilcoming up that might help fund the department’s move for CDBG staff.In HOME, the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance (TBRA), Full Home ImprovementProgram, Rental Rehab and Acquisition-Rehab Programs will still be funded. Ed askedwhere the match comes from. Kerri stated it comes from the UDAG fund.Kerri went over the timeline presented to the board in their packets. Kerri also mentionedthe rental study that the Housing Authority is completing that we will use to assist withcreation of the ConPlan/AAP.B. Bristol Place Neighborhood Plan – Greg passed out to the board a revised packet oftheir goals and objectives. Mishauno presented a power point to the board to explain theprogress to date for the Bristol Park Neighborhood Program. Phase One is ExistingConditions, Phase Two is Vision-Goals-Objections, Phase Three is Strategies andOptions, Phase Four is Implementation and Phase Five is Adoption. They are currently inPhase Two – Vision, Goals and Objectives. Mishanuo identified and went into detail ofthe five goal areas which are Housing and Land Use, Human Development, Parks andOpen Space, Public Safety, and Transportation. Greg spoke about the ribbon cuttingceremony on March 9 to restore the streets in the Bristol area to two-way. Jim askedabout the vacant lots in the area and if residents might use those for vegetable gardensand suggested a good use of the land. Ed asked if that was something that could bestarted this summer. Mishauno wasn’t sure it could happen this summer, but for futureyears. Jim asked where Hazel Park was. Mishauno stated it was at Neil and Bradley.Jim asked if the small park in the Bristol area is maintained by the Park District and if itcould be expanded. Greg stated it depended on the use of the land surrounding the areadue to owner-occupied property, land set aside for the boneyard, etc. Mishauno wentover the project timeline with the board.Mishauno also promoted Census 2010 and encouraged the board to help get the word out.6. Announcements/Other Info Sharing/Staff Report – Kerri went over the Key Eventscalendar with the board highlighting Fire Factor, Vacant Building Ordinance, and HousingFair/Money Smart Week. It was decided since the Annual Leaders Meeting.7. Board Comments and Suggestions – None8. Public Participation – there was no further public participation.9. Adjournment – The meeting adjourned at 6:24 pm to vote on the S.T.A.R. Awards Program.10. S.T.A.R. Awards Program Voting – The board conducted the final voting process of thetop vote getters with all award winners and those nominated being recognized at the AnnualNeighborhood Leaders Meeting on April 14. All board members provided their votingAppendix G 195