Dane County  
Minutes - Final Unless Amended by  
Committee  
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Commission  
Consider:  
Who benefits? Who is burdened?  
Who does not have a voice at the table?  
How can policymakers mitigate unintended consequences?  
Tuesday, December 3, 2024  
5:00 PM  
Hybrid Meeting - In person at CCB Room 354  
A. Call To Order  
Meeting was called to order at 5:00pm by Vice Chair DeGollon, with a quorum  
present  
Staff present: Joanna Cervantes, Cindy Grady, Michelle Bozeman, Caleb Odorfer  
7 -  
Present  
RON JOHNSON, TERESITA TORRENCE, JEREMIAH DEGOLLON, KATHERINE  
KAMP, MARTIN LACKEY, JEFF GLAZER, and MICHAEL ENGELBERGER  
2 - GODWIN AMEGASHIE, and TAYLOR BROWN  
Excused  
B. Consideration of Minutes  
10-1-2024 CDBG COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  
2024  
MIN-337  
Attachments: 10-1-2024 CDBG Commission Meeting Minutes  
10-1-2024 Registration Report  
10-1-2024 Registrations Before the CDBG Commission  
Motion was made by Supervisor ENGELBERGER and seconded by KAMP to  
approve the 10-1-2024 meeting minutes. No discussion and no opposition.  
Motion passed unanimously.  
D. Presentations  
LATINO ACADEMY OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - TRANSPORTATION  
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM  
2024  
PRES-151  
Attachments: LAWD's CDBG Commission Meeting (Dec. 3)_  
Nydia Martinez, Margarita Avila and Julio Garcia from the Latino Academy of Workforce  
Development gave a presentation on their program and services. With CDBG Grant  
funding, they are able to provide mentorship, GED classes, and skills training, and the  
Transportation Business Development program. The program’s successes include the  
launch of 8 new businesses, 17 full-time jobs, and 10 part-time jobs.  
DAIS (DOMESTIC ABUSE INTERVENTION SERVICES) - PUBLIC FACILITIES  
2024  
PRES-152  
Attachments: DAIS CDBG Presentaton (1)  
Shannon Barry, Executive Director of DAIS gave a presentation on the organization and  
updates to the shelter facilities, including the updates and repairs that were supported by  
the CDBG funds. The existing shelter needed remodeling for more private spaces for  
clients, as well as increased visibility from the office to common spaces. Other updates  
and repairs included new kitchen countertops and carpet for durability and cleanliness.  
DAIS has exceeded their expected number of beneficiaries per the CDBG contract,  
serving 45 clients between Q4 2023 and Q2 2024.  
WWBIC - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
Representatives from WWBIC were not able to attend the CDBG Commission meeting,  
and will plan to present at another upcoming meeting.  
GRANT PROGRAM UPDATES  
a. CDBG/HOME  
b. HCRI  
c. CDBG-DR  
d. HOME-ARP  
e. CDBG-CV  
Joanna Cervantes gave updates on the CDBG/HOME grant programs. We are currently  
wrapping the 2024 grant, working on the contracts for the 2025 grants, and also planning  
for the 2026 funding categories and RFP process.  
We were recently monitored by the State for our HCRI grant. All documentation has  
been submitted to the State, and we will keep the Commission informed on the final  
monitoring report.  
A grant application for $2 million was submitted to the State for the CDBG-DR  
(Disaster Recovery) grant program. Dane County expects to receive approximately $1.5  
million. This will support building and development efforts for areas affected by flooding  
several years ago; and the grant funds will be awarded to Northpointe Development.  
HOME-ARP are allocated to Northpointe Development. Displacement of tenants has  
been identified, and staff are working with HUD, the developer, and the property owner to  
determine next steps in relocation/displacement costs.  
The CDBG-CV grant is in its final year (2024).  
Action Items  
2025 CDBG COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE  
1. 2024  
ACT-260  
Attachments: 2025 CDBG Commission meeting schedule  
Vice Chair DeGollon asked the members to review the 2025 CDBG Commission Meeting  
Schedule. He noted that several meeting dates in 2025 occur near holidays, and if there  
are any conflicts with those dates to let staff know as soon as possible so alternate  
meeting dates can be selected to ensure a quorum.  
Motion was made by Supervisor ENGELBERGER and seconded by JOHNSON to  
approve the 2025 CDBG Commission Meeting Schedule. Motion passed  
unanimously by voice vote.  
MORTGAGE REDUCTION POLICY - PROPOSED CHANGES  
2. 2024  
ACT-261  
Attachments: CDBG Mortgage Reduction Policy – Rev 11.20.2024  
Caleb Odorfer indicated that the proposed changes to the Mortgage Reduction Policy  
were included in the Administration section of the document. Staff are already following  
these steps for mortgage reduction assistance, and wanted this section to be formalized  
and approved by the CDBG Commission as part of the Policy & Procedures.  
Motion was made by Supervisor ENGELBERGER and seconded by JOHNSON to  
approve the changes to the CDBG Mortgage Reduction Policy. Motion passed  
unanimously by voice vote.  
E. Reports to Committee  
REVOLVING LOAN FUND REPORT  
1. 2024  
RPT-387  
Attachments: RLF Report December 2024  
Cindy Grady gave an overview of the Revolving Loan Fund, which includes three active  
loans. One of the loans is in default, and cannot make payments. The CDBG staff is  
determining what options there are for next steps with this loan, and will report back to  
the Commission. CDBG staff will also provide updates on the future status of the County  
loan funds, and if/when this program can continue.  
The HUD Section 108 Loan has been closed, as the recipient has fulfilled the loan  
and met all obligations.  
EXPENDITURE STATUS REPORT CDBG/HOME  
2. 2024  
RPT-388  
Attachments: CDBG-HOME Expenditure Status Report December 2024  
Cindy Grady gave an update on the CDBG Expenditure Status Report, which is current  
through the end of October. Most contracts with grant recipients have been completed,  
and agencies have submitted invoices through 3rd quarter ending September 30th.  
Mandatory Quarterly program and financial reporting was implemented in 2024, and  
therefore we were able to meet the HUD timeliness test in early November (overall fund  
balance was not greater than 1.5 times grant amount).  
The balances seen in the report do not reflect recently paid invoices. Grant recipients are  
continuing to send in invoices, and final invoices are due January 10, 2025. The  
Expenditure Status reports in February will provide an updated balance of 2024 expended  
funds.  
The HOME Expenditure Status Report was not available for this meeting.  
EXPENDITURE STATUS REPORT CDBG-CV  
3. 2024  
RPT-389  
Attachments: CDBG-CV Expenditure Status Report December 2024  
Similar to the CDBG Expenditure Status Report, the CDBG-CV contracts have been  
completed and invoices are being paid.  
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates  
JANUARY 7, 2025  
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda  
I. Adjourn  
Motion was made by JOHNSON and seconded by Supervisor ENGELBERGER to  
adjourn the meeting at 6:25pm. Motion passed unanimously by voice vote.  
Minutes respectfully submitted by Amanda Vernia pending committee approval