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CDBG Meeting |
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CITY OF CORRY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:30 PM APRIL16, 2012
The second of two Public Hearings was held in Council Chambers to discuss the 2012 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Sanford with council members, Migliaccio, Baker, Lathrop and Monn present; the City Solicitor, City Engineer, City Administrator and Mike McNierney, Deputy Director of the Redevelopment were also present.
(1) City Administrator Dahl stated the purpose of the meeting and read a description of qualified uses for the funds. The 2012 funding level is estimated to be $280,000.00.
(2) Administrator Dahl read the Public Notice for the meeting which included the statement of eligible activities that qualify for CDBG funding.
(3) Mayor Sanford opened discussion to the public:
(A) Mayor Sanford presented a list of projects for consideration and opened the floor for public input. The project list included the following: 1) Storm Sewer Separation Project – Old Project in 4th Ward – Phase 2 refunding. Project was designed then available funding caused delay. (S. Center St. from Pleasant St. to Grove St.) $ 78,927.00
2) Fire Department Rescue Vehicle – Year # 3 of 3 $ 146,073.00
3) Handicapped Radius Improvements $ 20,000.00
4)Matching Funds for Lead Abatement Program year #6 of 6 $ 20,000.00
5) Code Enforcement Activity (Portion of Salary) $ 15,000.00
6) Administrative costs $ 20,000.00 $280,000.00
(B) Council Member Baker asked if the CDBG funds could be used to demolish hazardous/abandoned homes or buildings. Then would the City own the property after the work was completed? It was discussed that the funds could be used for blight removal as long as the requirements are met. The property owner would still have ownership of the property.
(C) Mr. Ken Hogan, of 245 W. Congress St, voiced his concern over the code enforcement and how this could lead to extreme government control. Mr. Baker stated he understands Mr. Hogan’s concern but Corry is going downhill and we need a turning point. Safety and health are the basis of the code enforcement. Mr. Baker also believes this will help the City grow in the residential areas as well as with industry. He truly believes it will be a good thing.
(D) Council Member Migliaccio voiced his concerns over the handicapped radius improvements. There was discussion over the progress of the project and if changes will need to be done to the areas that have already had completed, due to the changes in regulations
(E) Mr. McNierney explained the administration fees and expressed his pleasure to facilitate with the City and thanked all departments for their assistance.
(4) Mayor Sanford adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joanne M. Smith City Clerk
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