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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08 Bd Comm minutesJ MINUTES ' MAYOR'S YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MARCH LL, 1980 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS PRESENT: JOHNSON, KELLY MEMBERS ABSENT: BARBER, CURTIS, KAFER, KIDWELL, SCHREIBER I STAFF PRESENT: DIXON, ROBINSON GUESTS: LINDA LANZA-KADUCE SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Kelley. The minutes of the February Board meeting were discussed and approved. DISCUSSION ABOUT SERVING ON THE BOARD Board member Barber indicated during the February Board meeting that he would be resigning from the Mayor's Youth Board when a replacement would be assigned. Board member Schreiber would like to remain on the Board in the event that the Board could have a member from the County. Robinson reported that the City has approved the changes in the by -lawn. The City Council will be meeting on April 15th to approve the four applicants for the Board vacancies. These applicants are Mark Engelseader, Linde Lanza-Kaduce, Mel. Jones, and Royal Benjamin. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SURVEY Mayor's Youth is in the process of surveying private employers Ln the community in regards to whether they would consider placement of a young person In their agency. The employer would be responsible for half of the young person's wages. Employers would also be responsible for supervision and training. The private employer would receive referrals from the Mayor's Youth Program staff. Copies of the youth employment survey were distributed. The questionnaire was discussed and Board members felt that the questionnarte was fine. However, It was suggested that the questionnaire might include a place for comments. PROGRAM STATISICS Robinson reported that a letter has been submitted to the United Way agency to request funding. Robinson also reported that Mayor's Youth is asking for an additional $500 from the School Board for program year 1980-81. Robinson said that he is considering requesting more money from the City of Coralvllle. For program year 1978-79, 13% of the young people on the program were from Coralville while only 7% of the total funding came from Coralvllle. For program year 1979-80, 10% of the young people on the program are from Coralville while only 7% of the funding is provided by them. Robinson also indicated that there is a possibility that the County may be aeon 7c2s hIICROFILMED BY JORM MICR#LA6 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES ns a landing source. Twenty-one per cent of the eurollees an the prog rem runx from rural Johnson County, I Additional funding is being sought since the City of Iowa City cut Youth Program budget 15% for program year 1980-81. the Mayor's I Robinson reported that the Ma or's.. I lyr this time. Additional funding will.Ynnthberavailableogrm isxfroligmttheoOfficeeof at Planning and programming for this year. There is a pos.vlhility that the program may end one week prior to May •list, Ilowevar, 'IcLu:Il Lerminatlon date cannel be determined at Lhix point to grit in Lime as Home of Lill, enrollees may program chuusr; the program before the final date freeing up extl•o money for Lhc to ran Innger, NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Board for the Mayor's Youth Program will , April 15th. Kelley suggested be Tuesday to the meeting that Board members be telephoned one tiny prior ing to remind members of the meeting. There were no formal votes taken at this meeting due to the lack of a quorum, MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I I MINUTES OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1980, AT 3:30 P.M. IN CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM AND FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 1980, AT 1:00 P.M. IN RECREATION CENTER ROOM B. March 5, 1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Klaus, Dennis, Graf, Owens, VanderZee, Smithey, Haendel MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Flinn, Knight, Ryan, Steinbach, Barnes RECOMMENDATIONS: That a sub -committee of the Housing Commission in the form of a Task Force be set-up to study housing code. Moved by Smithey, Seconded by Haendel, APPROVED 7/0. I. MEETING TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairperson Klaus. II. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 1980 MEETING - moved by VanderZee, seconded by Dennis that Minutes be approved. Approved 5/0. III. COORDINATOR'S REPORT - Seydel PUBLIC HOUSING - Seydel reported:- 1) that final site approval has been obtained for 7 sites that will hold 15 units, 2) that Developer's Packet is complete and it is anticipated that Notice of Invitation to Buildern and DeveZopers will be published on Friday, March 14 and Monday, March 17, 1980 (that it must be published one day a week for two consecu- tive weeks), and 3) appraisals came through per our suggestions --that we will ask for proposals for 68 units. [IUD ALLOCATION PLAN - there will be no units available for the Iowa City area for next fiscal year. SECTION 8 - Program is full - 389 in February, 381 in March with five late starts anticipated. 30 new applications submitted for Commission approval. IV. ANNUAL HOUSING ACTION PROGRAM (HAP) - Knight It was reported that this is second year of three year plan. Narrative will state the difficulty in meeting the goal due to HUD Allocation Plan, V. REHAB PROGRAM - Barnes i Barnes submitted an Application for Forgiveable Loan for approval. Moved by Vander Zee, seconded by Dennis, that application he approved, 1 Approved 6/0. VI. DISCUSSION RE APPEALS BACKLOG - Steinbach requested additional meetings to hear housing appeals. Consensus of Commission to continue with regu- lar schedule and, only if necessary, schedule additional hearings. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 7�6 I MINUTES HOUSING COl -SION 3-5-80 - 2 VII. DISCUSSION RE TASK FORCE - Moved by Smithey, seconded by Haendel, that a sub-cormnittee of the Housing Commission in the form of a Task Force be set up to study the ]lousing Code. Approved 7/0. Representation on task force to be comprised of three (3) members of Housing Commission, of tenant groups two (2) representatives apartment owners, and two (2) representatives . At least two members of (lousing Commission present at all meetings of Task Force. should be VIII. CCN REPORT - VanderZee VanderZee reported that CDBG funding runs out in ,June of 1980 and ques- tioned need to continue representation on that Committee. Consensus that Rehab continues under that program and that representation is needed. VanderZee further raised concerns about maintaining current quality of code enforcement and presented proposed fee schedule increase for hous- ing inspections that would fund most of the salary for an additional inspector. It was pointed out that fees have not increased for two years and that such an increase is in line with the current state code. Ques- tion was raised as to desirability of continuing meeting to provide for adequate notification pertaining to increasing fee schedule. " IK. RECESS - moved by VanderZee, seconded b cessed to Friday, March 7, 1980, at 1:Op P.m. roved 7/0 1App, that meeting he re - p.m. Marc_ h ,1980 MEMBERS PRESENT: Klaus, Dennis, Graf, Owens, VanderZee, Smithey, Haendel MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Seydel, Flinn, Steinbach RECOMh1_ EN_DONS TO CITY COUNCIL: 11W, recommend to City Council raising fees according to Proposal C of Attached Chart in order to provide for at least partial funding for one more inspector, with the objective of maintaining the current level of housing inopeeticn." I• MEETING TO ORDER - Meeting called to order by Chairperson Klaus at 1:03 p.M. II. DISCUSSION continued regarding increasing inspection fees to cover salary of additional housing inspector. Clarification of salary figure indicated the cost of maintaining one more inspector after July 1980, would be $17,391 including benefits and pro- posed salary increase.. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES HOUSING COMMISSION 3-5/7-80 - 3 Clarification of State Law 413.123/124 regarding fees - State Code ambiguous in that it state a city may adopt a fee to cover cost of inspection, administration, and enforcement that shall be equal to the cost. Rationale for increasing housing inspection fees - building inspection fees were increased, but not housing inspection fees for two years. In response to question by Smithey as to what would happen, if increased fees were not sufficient to cover cost of salary (i.e Could the addi- tional funds be raised)? Steinbach responded the additional could be raised within HIS. Smithey indicated that the objective is to maintain the current level of housing inspection, and that the Commission should support some measure to attempt to fund sufficient staff to maintain that level. Hillman indicated she believed the proposed increase represents a hefty increase coupled with increased costs mandated by improvements made due to failure to grandfather current codes; that she feels we should give inpections by firemen a try. She feels firemen could be trained by current staff, and that fees can be raised at anytime if it doesn't work out. Bailey questioned how many inspectors we are losing, reduction in over- head accruing from reduction in staff, and possibility of utilizing CDBG carryover. Moved by VanderZee, seconded by Dennis, and passed unanimously that "We recommend to City Council raising fees according to Proposal C of attached chart in order to provide for at least partial funding for one more inspector, with the objective of maintaining the current level of housing inspection." III. TASK FORCE - Requested by Norman Bailey that the Task Force he enlarged by one or two persons to enable both he and Mark Hamer to serve on the task force. He explained that both he and Mr. Hamer are actively parti- cipating on the state level in providing input for necessary changes in the state code, and he feels both have something to offer by participa- ting as a member of the task force. Moved by KIaus,. seconded by Graf that composition of task force he changed to have two representative's from apartment owners, two from PAT, one re- presentative of small apartment complexes and one tenant, not PAT. Approved 6/1. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES 1 MINUTES HOUSING COMMISSION 3-5/7-80 - 3 Clarification of State Law 413.123/124 regarding fees - State Code ambiguous in that it state a city may adopt a fee to cover cost of inspection, administration, and enforcement that shall be equal to the cost. Rationale for increasing housing inspection fees - building inspection fees were increased, but not housing inspection fees for two years. In response to question by Smithey as to what would happen, if increased fees were not sufficient to cover cost of salary (i.e Could the addi- tional funds be raised)? Steinbach responded the additional could be raised within HIS. Smithey indicated that the objective is to maintain the current level of housing inspection, and that the Commission should support some measure to attempt to fund sufficient staff to maintain that level. Hillman indicated she believed the proposed increase represents a hefty increase coupled with increased costs mandated by improvements made due to failure to grandfather current codes; that she feels we should give inpections by firemen a try. She feels firemen could be trained by current staff, and that fees can be raised at anytime if it doesn't work out. Bailey questioned how many inspectors we are losing, reduction in over- head accruing from reduction in staff, and possibility of utilizing CDBG carryover. Moved by VanderZee, seconded by Dennis, and passed unanimously that "We recommend to City Council raising fees according to Proposal C of attached chart in order to provide for at least partial funding for one more inspector, with the objective of maintaining the current level of housing inspection." III. TASK FORCE - Requested by Norman Bailey that the Task Force he enlarged by one or two persons to enable both he and Mark Hamer to serve on the task force. He explained that both he and Mr. Hamer are actively parti- cipating on the state level in providing input for necessary changes in the state code, and he feels both have something to offer by participa- ting as a member of the task force. Moved by KIaus,. seconded by Graf that composition of task force he changed to have two representative's from apartment owners, two from PAT, one re- presentative of small apartment complexes and one tenant, not PAT. Approved 6/1. MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR+LA9 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES MINUTES HOUSING COMMISSION 3-5/7-80 -4 IV. PUBLIC HOUSING - Seydel reported that present date for submission of proposals is May 2, 1980. V. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m. Approved: M. Diane Klaus MICROFILMED BY JORM MICR(pLA8 CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES I a i' I j I a ?� ^ n t 3 MINUTES BROADBAND TELCOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 1980 4:30 PM CIVIC CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: Eskin, Pepper, Washburn, Terry, Madsen. t ? MEMBERS ABSENT: None. f t r OTHERS PRESENT: Meyer, University of Iowa Urban Regional Planning; McMillan, Press -Citizen; Daum, Kalergis and Blough of Hawkeye. STAFF PRESENT: Shaffer, Tiffany, Scholten. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL: None. MATTERS PENDING COMMISSION -COUNCIL DISPOSITION: BTC's public hearing concerning Hawkeye CableVision's request for a 120 -day extension of the Ordinance requiring 25% activation date of April18 will take place April 1, 1980. The BTC will develop recommendations for the City Council on this matter. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION AND FORMAL ACTION TAKEN: Pepper was reelected as Chairperson of BTC. Terry was reelected as Vice -Chairperson of BTC. April 1, 1980 at 4:30 PM in the City Manager's Conference Room the BTC will hold a public hearing on Hawkeye's extension request and will make their recommendations to City Council. Public access rules and procedures as amended in this BTC meeting were endorsed by the BTC. Hawkeye reports arrival of portable video production equipment in 30-45 days and their plans for promoting local accss production and local channels. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM. MINUTES: Moved by Terry, seconded by Madsen, to approve the minutes unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Minutes approved Shaffer announced it has been noticed there is no way to change, delete or suspend the current set of the BTC's Rule Making and Dispute Resolution Procedures. It would perhaps be to everyone's advantage to incorporate such a clause. NOTE - Shaffer's Specialist Report was submitted to the BTC members in letter form with the minutes. This letter is available in BTC minutes file from City Clerk. Terry moved to nominate Pepper to maintain his Chairperson position. Eskin seconded. Pepper unanimously approved. Madsen nominated Terry to maintain his position as Vice - Chairperson. Seconded by Washburn. Terry unanimously approved. MICROFILMED BY DORM MICR�LAO CEDAR RAPIDS . DES MOINES ss,oadband Telecommunica, � March 18, 1980 n Commission Page 2 npr71 1 is the date set for the public hearing on Hawkeye's extension request. At this same meeting the BTC will consider Hawkeye's request the City Council. q and make their recommendations to CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC ACCESS RULES AND PROCEDURES: i A page -by -page discussion ensued on the proposed crediting user/producer programs and access Rules. The completed set of rules will be submitted b Concerns such as copyrights, These rules will be Program channel placement were discussed. the guidelines Y Kalergis at the April 15 BTC procedures and operations. for the Public Access Channel and access tuner Moved by Eskin, seconded b at the meetin Y Terry, to endorse the set Of Public 9• Unanimously approved. Access Rules as amended HAWKEYE'S COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING PHILOSOPHY: Kalergis handed out a report to production e P the BTC containing information about when the i equipment would be arriving (30-45 days for the equipment "mini -workshops" for co Portable production a access Productions planned (such as the Energy groups now in equipment), Advisory Committee g.Y Fair), and some thoughts son the eof the Pro ram aid access (a committee to help determine how and to whom Hawke e' ' PAC and whenrthefundsamming effortsshould should become ave distributed) g to including who should sit onsthe Public library facility is completed). (in three to six months or when the new Daum said Hawkeye plans to promote access as well as other benefits of the s the marketing promotion gets underway. In addition brochure to be handed out to access users to system when Programming are. Daum said Hawke e's describe whatt he possibilities Ofaccess channels, and one of the local media such ascthenels Interstate Shopper will be to include a listing of cablevision offerings.. will be used to promote the local NEW BUSINESS: approached None. ADJOURN: Moved by Washburn, seconded by Terry, to adjourn at 6:18 pM, Respec fully submi e Drew Shaffer, Spec list MICROFILMED BY JORM MICRf LAB CEDAR RAPIDS • DES MOINES Unanimously approved. Adjournment