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Minutes
Citizen’s District Council Meeting
City of Muskegon CDBG
City Commission Chambers
Muskegon, Michigan
March 7, 2023
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by Perry Dennie at 5:37 pm.
ROLL CALL:
Roll call was taken by Wendy Webster, and a quorum was present.
Present:
Perry Dennie
Veania Coleman
Jeremy Lenertz
Paul Kurdziel
Jennifer Ross
Absent:
Ationza Smith
Bre’Onna Sanders
Staff Present:
Sharonda Carson
Wendy Webster
Ashley Briggs
Corey Davis
Others Present:
Rebecca St. Clair, City Commissioner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion to approve the minutes from December 6, 2022 (Action Item) was
made by Paul Kurdziel; J. Lenertz supported the motion, which passed
unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
OLD BUSINESS:
Sharonda Carson introduced 2 members of her staff Ashley Briggs and Corey Davis. Both
specialists shared their responsibilities and current programs they are working on.
Discussion about liens on the homes for homeowners that are being repaired. Liens are for 5
years for residential façade program, and 3 years for senior millage program. Some liens are
waived depending on costs.
NEW BUSINESS:
Veania Coleman motioned to have meetings every 3 months vs. monthly. After discussions, it
was agreed that the 2023 meetings will be held on:
March 7, 2023
April 4, 2023
June 6, 2023
September 5, 2023
Approved by all
2021 CAPER – update by Sharonda provided
STAFF REPORTS:
• Notice of Intent for Community Funding Opportunity
• Discussion on solicitation for proposals annual action plan will be published in the next
few days.
2021 Accomplishments – handout for review only.
GENERAL DISCUSSION:
• Discussion on funding Boys and Girls Club. If we continue to fund this club, it is asked
to supply hard data i.e., how many students are being serviced with demographic and
geographic information.
• Discussion on Love Inc. If we continue to fund this club, what weekly installment of
food is. The allotment per family is only enough for 2 days. A large amount of money
comes from the city and their primary purpose is to feed the city. Maybe a presentation
from both organizations would be welcomed.
• Discussion on future meetings to be held in smaller conference room across.
ADJOURN: Paul Kurdziel motioned to adjourn, supported by J. Ross at 6:20 PM
NEXT MEETING:
The next meeting date is: April 4, 2023