April 30, 2009
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: |
Donna Cabana |
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Marcus Phelps |
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Diana Tardiff |
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ABSENT: |
Bob Anderson |
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OTHER: |
Jim Gray, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission |
The scheduled meeting of the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Donna Cabana.
CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT: 7:00 p.m.
No report was available. Vice Chairperson, Donna Cabana, welcomed Jim Gray from the Community Development staff of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission to the meeting.
DEVELOP MATERIAL FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH: 7:05 p.m.
Jim Gray reviewed various aspects of the Community Development Program with Committee Members and discussed some of the components of a block grant application including housing rehabilitation and taking a regional (multi-community) approach.
In regards to outreach, Jim provided a sample of a survey of residents that had been used in other communities to assist in determining local social service needs. Committee Members thought this was an excellent starting point for a similar targeted survey in Southwick and agreed to review the content and provide suggested changes to him through Marcus.
Also, Committee Members discussed the possible revision of the current target area and the need to distribute the survey to such an expanded geographic area. Jim Gray will provide a street listing of this expanded area and Marcus will contact the Town Clerk’s Office about getting a mailing list for distribution of the survey by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
PREPARE HANDOUT FOR TOWN MEETING: 8:00 p.m.
Committee members discussed the need for a handout about the Community Development Advisory Committee to be available for citizens attending the Annual Town Meeting on May 19.
The consensus was that no handout would be provided, but the Committee Chairperson should contact the Town Moderator, Jim Putnam, and request a few minutes during Town Meeting to mention the establishment of the Committee and announce the future distribution of the survey to assess local needs.
ROUTINE BUSINESS: 8:15 p.m.
The minutes of the February 26, 2009 meeting were reviewed. A MOTION was made by Diana Tardiff, SECONDED by Marcus Phelps to accept the minutes as written. Vote was unanimous.
The next meeting of the Committee is planned to be held on June 18.
Being no further business to be brought before the Committee, A MOTION was made by Marcus Phelps, SECONDED by Diana Tardiff to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. Vote was unanimous.
Donna Cabana /s/ Donna Cabana
Vice Chairperson
Diana Tardiff /s/ Diana Tardiff Marcus Phelps /s/ Marcus Phelps
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Marcus Phelps
Marcus Phelps
Recording Secretary
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