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July 20, 2010
PRESENT: Ed Bowen, Thomas Fojtik, John Hinz, Tony Palmeri, Kathleen Propp, Donna Lohry,
Robert Vajgrt
EXCUSED: David Borsuk, Jeffrey Thorns, Kent Monte, Karl Nollenberger
STAFF: Darryn Burich, Director of Planning Services; David Buck, Principal Planner; Robin
Leslie, Principal Planner; Steven Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works; Deborah
Foland, Recording Secretary
Chairperson Fojtik called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Roll call was taken and a quorum declared
present.
The minutes of July 6, 2010 were approved as presented. (Vajgrt/Lohry)
L RELEASE OF WATER MAIN EASEMENT ALONG THE EAST RIGHT- OF-WAY OF
U.S. HIGHWAY 41 NEAR VACATED POBEREZNY ROAD
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is requesting the release of a water main easement
located adjacent to the east right -of -way of U.S. Highway 41 near vacated Poberezny Road.
Steve Gohde, Assistant Director of Public Works, presented the item and reviewed the site and
surrounding area. He explained that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation purchased additional
right -of -way for the U.S. Highway 41 expansion project and the subject site contains a City water main
easement. WisDOT is requesting a release of said easement however the City will continue to have
rights to occupy and maintain the water main within the newly dedicated right -of -way.
There was no discussion on this item.
Ms. Propp arrived at 4:03 pm.
Motion by Vajgrt to approve the release of the water main easement along the east right -of-
way of U.S. Highway 41 near vacated Poberezny Road as requested.
Seconded by Palmeri. Motion carried 7 -0.
II. REVIEW OF 2009 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER), COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM
Staff submits the 2009 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), for the
Community Development Block Grant Program for review by the Plan Commission. The purpose of
this review is for information purposes only.
Mr. Buck presented the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the period of
May 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010 summarizing accomplishments and detailing how funds received
from HUD were expended. Funding is received annually from HUD based on census data and is
required to be utilized on programs benefiting low to moderate income objectives such as housing,
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economic development, public services /facilities, acquisition and demolition, and
planning /administration. Available funding for 2009 was $1,843,462 with expenditures totaling
$1,068,495 with a percentage of 92% of current funding expensed to benefit low and moderate income.
Mr. Buck displayed photos of some of the projects these funds were utilized to support such as housing
rehabilitation projects and demolition of blighted properties in the South Shore Redevelopment Area.
He also summarized the amounts granted to local public service sub recipients and total planning and
administration expenditures. Mr. Buck stated that the full CAPER report has been prepared and will
be submitted to HUD, who will perform a comprehensive review of the program activity. A copy of
this report is available in the Planning office, library or online for anyone who wishes to review it.
Mr. Fojtik questioned what happens to the $858,573 which was listed under previous year's carryover
balance.
Mr. Buck responded that these funds are allowed to be used in the next program year. He further
commented that some programs are started in one year and not completed until the following years or
even subsequent years and funds that are recovered from the reimbursement of rehabilitation loans also
go back into the program.
Ms. Propp inquired about the Public Service Consortium expense as it appeared that there was $10,000
designated for this year's allocation and the expenditures reflect a payment of $30,000.
Mr. Buck replied that the amount was for three years as they had not requisitioned their funding the
past several years.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Fojtik commented that he would not be able to attend the next meeting due to other obligations.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:20 pm. (Vajgrt/Hinz)
Respectfully submitted,
Darryn Burich
Director of Planning Services
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