HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-24 Town Council PacketAgenda Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for persons with disabilities, if requested.
6:30 p.m. Closed Session Council Chambers
1.VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (2 items)- Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, or appointment.
a.Cemetery Board of Trustees Reappointment
b.Economic Development Authority Application
2.VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 6 (1 item)- Discussion or consideration of the investment of
public funds where competition or bargaining is involved, where, if made public
initially, the financial interest of the governmental unit would be adversely affected
a.Calfee Community & Cultural Center
7:00 p.m. Public Session Council Chambers
1.Certification of Closed Session
2.Pledge of Allegiance Councilman Radcliffe
3. Invocation Councilman East
4. Guests and Visitors
5. Modification to Public Session
6.Presentations
a.New River Valley Regional Commission- Jennifer Wilsieb.People Inc.- Erika Dietz & Bryan Ailey
7.Resolution 2024-14 Declaring Pulaski Village II Project to be a Revitalization Area in the
Town of Pulaski, Virginia
8.Public Comment Period
(The Town Council welcomes your input. You may address the Council by completing a speaker’sslip available at the door and giving it to the Clerk of Council prior to the meeting. At this time,
you may address Council on items that are not on the agenda. The limit is three (3) minutes foreach speaker.)
9.Consent Agenda
a.Consideration of February 20, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes
10.Council Comments
11.Manager’s Report
12.Reminder of Future Council Meeting
a.March 19, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m.
NRV OUSING TRUST FUND
Pulaski Town Council
March 5, 2024
What is ‘Affordable Housing’?
Who are we serving? What do these housing terms mean?
Moderate Income
Household qualifies for
Section 8 Program/
Housing Choice Voucher
= $30,000
for family of 4
= $60,150
for family of 4
Extremely Low Income Low Income
30% Area Median Income 80% Area Median Income50% Area Median Income
= $37,600
for family of 4
Source: FY23 HUD Income Limits for Pulaski County
Regional Housing Efforts
New River Valley HOME Consortium
•Formed in 2007
•Annual funding allocation from HUD
•Currently $600K/yr
•Funding rotates throughout region
Pulaski HOME-funded projects to date:
Dora Highway new construction, Baskerville Neighborhood
housing rehab, Tornado Relief housing rehab, Laurel Woods
Apartments, Kersey Bottom/Caseknife housing rehab,
Claremont School Apartments
Regional Housing Efforts
Regional + Local Housing Study
•Completed in 2021
•Documented housing needs in region
•Recommended creation of a regional housing
trust fund (one of 7 regional strategies)
A dedicated, set-aside funding source for the
preservation or development of affordable housing
Housing Trust Fund definition
Housing Trust Fund Timeline
Milestones Achieved 2021-2023
•Completed Regional + Local Housing Study
•Regional Commission received $2M housing development grant from Virginia
Housing to pilot program
•Conducted extensive research on other local/regional trust funds
•Regional stakeholders group met monthly to build the Housing Trust Fund program
•The NRV HOME Consortium model provided a successful template
•Rotate funds around the region (5-yr cycle)
•Each locality chooses how it uses the funds
•More funds to support affordable housing development
•Supplement other funding sources
•Leverage additional grant funding
•Rules and requirements decided by NRV
•Locality choice in how funds are used
•Return on investment
•Housing units
•Localities receive more than they contributed
•Regional funding approach: public and private investment
KEY NRVHTF GOALS
Investment Methodology
Population
~$600K/Yr
Allocation*
Funding
Anticipated
2024-2028**
Approx 5-yr
Award
Value
Floyd 15,609 $27,316 $109,264 $381,185
Giles 16,657 $29,150 $116,600 $465,892
Montgomery 92,561 $161,982 $647,928 $1,948,277
Pulaski 33,571 $58,749 $234,996 $804,723
Radford 13,885 $24,299 $97,196 $635,308
Non-Govt $300,000 $1,500,000
VA Hsg Grant $2,000,000
$600K/Yr Model
*Based on ~$1.75 per capita;
**Represents 4-years of locality investment due to grant seed money in Year 1
Investment Methodology
$600K/Yr Model
Funding commitments for a five-year cycle are vital for regional equity
Locality
Weldon
Cooper 2022 Per Capita Rate Investment
Floyd 15,160 $ 1.75 $ 26,530
Town of Floyd 449 $ 1.75 $ 786
Giles 16,657 $ 1.75 $ 29,150
Montgomery (Co only)33,389 $ 1.75 $ 58,431
Blacksburg 36,610 $ 1.75 $ 64,068
Christiansburg 22,562 $ 1.75 $ 39,484
Pulaski (Co only)21,996 $ 1.75 $ 38,493
Pulaski Town 8,904 $ 1.75 $ 15,582
Town of Dublin 2,671 $ 1.75 $ 4,674
Radford 13,885 $ 1.75 $ 24,299
172,283 $ 301,495
Housing Trust Fund Timeline
Milestones Achieved to 2023-present
•Awarded two pilot housing proposals in 2023:
•1) $850,000 to Claremont Apartments in Town of Pulaski;
•2) $950,000 to Legacy on Main project in Town of Blacksburg;
totaling 106 units
•Seeking local investment for FY25
•Joint Budget Review request to all localities
•Requests to other local partners: Virginia Tech, Carilion, Radford
University, LewisGale, and other major employers
•Regional Commission pursuing nonprofit arm for long-term oversight
DISCUSSION
Jennifer Wilsie, Director of Housing
jwilsie@nrvrc.org
Strengthening the Region through Collaboration
Counties Towns Higher Education
Floyd │ Giles Blacksburg │ Christiansburg Virginia Tech
Montgomery │ Pulaski Floyd │ Narrows │ Pearisburg Radford University
City Pulaski │ Rich Creek New River Community College
Radford
MEMORANDUM
To: Regional Housing Trust Fund Funding Request
From: Jennifer Wilsie, Director of Housing
Date: February 28, 2024
Re: Budget Funding Request for NRV Regional Housing Trust Fund
In support of the creation of a Regional Housing Trust Fund, the New River Valley Regional Commission is
making budget requests throughout the region. The requested contribution from the Town of Pulaski would
total $15,582 and is based on a $1.75 contribution annually per capita per local government. This funding helps
meet a projected target of $300,000 annually from local government contribution (see table below). An
additional $300,000 is being sought from other partners including universities, health care institutions, and
other major employers, for a total annual request of $600,000. Disbursement of these funds will occur on a
five-year rotation throughout the region. Pulaski County was one of the initial recipients of pilot funding,
receiving $850,000 for the redevelopment of the old Claremont School. The pilot funding was from a state
grant funder, not local sources. The Regional Commission will be presenting at the March 5th Council meeting
to discuss this request further.
Locality
Weldon
Cooper 2022 Per Capita Rate Investment
Floyd 15,160 $ 1.75 $ 26,530
Town of Floyd 449 $ 1.75 $ 786
Giles 16,657 $ 1.75 $ 29,150
Montgomery (Co only) 33,389 $ 1.75 $ 58,431
Blacksburg 36,610 $ 1.75 $ 64,068
Christiansburg 22,562 $ 1.75 $ 39,484
Pulaski (Co only) 21,996 $ 1.75 $ 38,493
Pulaski Town 8,904 $ 1.75 $ 15,582
Town of Dublin 2,671 $ 1.75 $ 4,674
Radford 13,885 $ 1.75 $ 24,299
172,283 $ 301,495
Olivia C. Hale
From: Bryan Ailey <bailey@PEOPLEINC.NET>
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 2:29 PM
Olivia C. Hale
Sent:
To:
Cc: Erika Dietz
Subject: Pulaski Village Apartments -People Incorporated
Attachments:
Importance:
PVII Tab G Zoning Certification -VH 2024 1.pdf; PVII Tab O Plan of Development
Certification Letter 2024 1.pdf; Revitalization Area Info 2024-1 .pdf; WMPII -
Revitalization Resolution SAMPLE.pdf
High
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Hi Olivia -my name is Bryan Ailey and I am the Chief Development Officer at People Incorporated of Virginia, a
nonprofit, community action agency and housing provider, located in Abingdon, VA and the owner/operator of the
Pulaski Village Apartments located in the Town of Pulaski on Memorial Drive. Pulaski Village is a USDA-RD property
consisting of 44, lBR units with a community room and office building.
Back in 2007-2009 I was on the original team here at People Inc. that completed the rehabilitation of those apartments
and am reaching out to the Town to let you all know that the property has exited it's initial 15-year compliance period
and that we are seeking funding to complete another renovation and update. As such, I am hoping you might be able to
connect me with the appropriate staff for some items that we are seeking to include in our Low Income Housing Tax
Credit (LIHTC) application due in mid-March. These items are as follows:
l. Zoning Certification: as part of the application process we will need the zoning administrator to sign off on the
current zoning of the property. We will not be adding new units or changing use so this should be a
straightforward administrative process. I have attached a completed copy of the form above for reference and
will be happy to discuss any questions with the appropriate staff person as you direct.
2. Plan of Development: because this project is a rehab and is not adding new units or changing the existing site,
this document should also be a straightforward administrative request. Feel free to point me in the direction of
the appropriate staff to discuss, but you will see at the bottom of the form there is a box to check that indicates
that no change is anticipated to the site.
3. Revitalization: I believe that this request will require a resolution from the Board of Supervisors. In order to
increase the competitiveness of our LIHTC application, our developments typically seek a resolution by the
governing locality designating the site/property as a revitalization area. This designation does not require
material assistance from the Town, but rather seeks to name the site by the terms of the attached language in
the Revitalization attachment by way of section 5.2.ii. Additionally, I have attached our most recent resolution as
provided by the Washington County Board of Supervisors for reference of a completed document. As you will
see, the language from 5.2.ii. is copied and pasted into this resolution in its entirety.
Of these requests, the Revitalization is the only one that I believe requires Board action and subsequent approval and
would welcome the opportunity to get onto the next available agenda to discuss. Please review this information and let
me know if there are better contacts with whom I should discuss these requests and I'll be happy to do. It was a real
pleasure working in Pulaski years ago and I'm looking forward to doing it again!
Many thanks,
1
Virginia Housing Low Income Housing Tax Credit Manual Version: 2024.2
Virginia Housing LIHTC Program Page 158 Last Modified: 12/21/23
Tab K.1
Revitalization Area Certification Information
Revitalization Area
General Instructions
Revitalization areas are defined in Virginia Code §36-55.30:2.A.
Designation
To qualify for revitalization area points, select one of the following (and provide adequate
documentation):
1.The development is located in a Qualified Census Tract, as defined by HUD.
2.The development is located in a census tract wherein 70% or more of the families have incomes
which are ≤ 80% statewide median income. NOTE: these census tracts are included in the
definition of targeted area for single-family lending purpose, but do not include ACEDS.
3.The development is located in an already established redevelopment area, conservation area or
rehabilitation district created by a city or county, pursuant to §36-1 et seq. Documentation must
show area boundaries and support that the development lies within those boundaries.
4.The development is located in a Housing Rehabilitation Zone established through an ordinance
created by a city, county or town pursuant to §36-55.64. Documentation must include a copy of
the ordinance with support that the development lies within the Rehabilitation Zone.
5.The development is located in a defined revitalization area. Documentation must include a
resolution from the locality supporting the development’s s location within the revitalization area.
See language below.
The above-referenced development is located in a Revitalization Area in the
Town/City/County of _________________, Virginia. The revitalization area is (i) either (1)
blighted, deteriorated, deteriorating or, if not rehabilitated, likely to deteriorate by reason
that the buildings, improvements or other facilities in such area are subject to one or
more of the following conditions- dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, inadequate
ventilation, light or sanitation, excessive land coverage, deleterious land use, or faulty or
otherwise inadequate design, quality or condition, or (2) the industrial, commercial or
other economic development of such area will benefit the city or county but such area
lacks the housing needed to induce manufacturing, industrial, commercial,
governmental, educational, entertainment, community development, healthcare or
nonprofit enterprises or undertakings to locate or remain in such area; and (ii) private
enterprise and investment are not reasonably expected, without assistance, to produce
the construction or rehabilitation of decent, safe and sanitary housing and supporting
facilities that will meet the needs of low and moderate income persons and families in
such area and will induce other persons and families to live within such area and thereby
create a desirable economic mix of residents in such area.
Delete the language that does not apply, (i)(1) or (i)(2) above.
2024
Resolution 2024-14
Resolution Declaring Pulaski Village II Project to be a Revitalization Area in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia
WHEREAS, People Incorporated Housing Group, Managing Member of the Pulaski Village II,
L.L.C. located in the Town of Pulaski on Memorial Drive seeks a reservation of Low-Income
Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the rehabilitation of Pulaski Village II from the Virginia
Housing Development Authority (VH); and,
WHEREAS, all that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia, commonly known as 992 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, Virginia, more particularly
described as follows:
Beginning at an iron rod found, said iron rod being located in the western right-of-way of
Memorial Drive; thence along Memorial Drive S 27 32 00 E, 354.54 feet to an iron rod found,
said iron rod being the northeast corner of Blue Ridge Bank; thence leaving Memorial Drive and
along the lands of Blue Ridge Bank S 47 33 18 W 300 feet to an iron rod found, said iron rod
being in the eastern boundary line of Memorial Station lands; thence leaving the Blue Ridge
Bank lands and with the line of Memorial Station and Washington Square Apartments N 47 34
43 W, 381.95 feet to a pipe found, said pipe being the southwest corner of the Nation Bank of
Blacksburg lands; thence with the lands of the National Bank of Blacksburg N 52 38 08 S,
427.09 feet to an iron rod found, said iron rod being the point and place of beginning, and being
all the same property conveyed to Pulaski Village Apartments, L.L.C. by Deed of Assumption
dated June 6, 2008, of record in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pulaski County,
Virginia at Instrument No. 080002682. Further reference is hereby made to a pat of Addison
Land Surveyors dated May 5, 2008 entitled “Pulaski Village, L.L.C.” to be recorded in the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pulaski County, Virginia
Tax Map #063-025-0000-0030
WHEREAS, the above- referenced development is located in the Town of Pulaski, Virginia. The
industrial, commercial, or other Economic Development of such area will benefit the Town but
such area lacks the housing needed to induce manufacturing, industrial, commercial,
governmental, educational, entertainment, community development, healthcare, or nonprofit
enterprises or undertakings to locate or remain in such area; and private enterprise and
investment are not reasonably expected, without assistance, to produce the construction or
rehabilitation of decent, safe, and sanitary housing and supporting facilities that will meet the
needs of low and moderate income persons and families in such area and will induce other
persons and families to live within such area and thereby create a desirable economic mix of
residents in such area; and,
NOW, THEREFORE it be RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Pulaski,
Virginia sitting in regular session this 5th day of March 2024 does hereby designate the above-
referenced development proposed by People Incorporated Housing Group as a revitalization
area.
This resolution is effective upon adoption and is hereby adopted on this 5th day of March 2024
by the recorded vote of the Town Council of Pulaski, Virginia as follows:
Gregory C. East- James A. Radcliffe- Jeremy L. Clark- G. Tyler Clontz- Brooks R. Dawson- Michael P. Reis-
THE TOWN OF PULASKI, VIRGINIA ________________________________
W. Shannon Collins
Mayor
Attest
_______________________________
Olivia C. Hale Clerk of Council
Town Council Minutes February 20, 2024
1. Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Mayor Collins- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye
2. The Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss the following items: a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- Consultation with legal counsel
i. Deed of Trust Review- Tilley Building
ii. Deed of Trust Review- Renfro b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (3 items)- Discussion, consideration, or interviews of prospective candidates for employment, assignment, or appointment.
i. Town Attorney
The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Clontz. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye
Brooks R. Dawson- Absent Michael P. Reis- Aye Mr. Dawson joined Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Open Session
3. Certification of Closed Session- The Mayor asked for a motion to certify that only the following items were discussed in Closed Session:
a. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 8 (2 items)- Consultation with legal counsel
i. Deed of Trust Review- Tilley Building ii. Deed of Trust Review- Renfro b. VA Code 2.2-3711 (A) 1 (3 items)- Discussion, consideration, or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, or appointment.
i. Town Attorney The motion was made by Mr. Clark and seconded by Mr. Dawson.
Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz-Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis-Aye
4. Mr. Clark lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
5. Mr. Dawson gave the invocation.
6. Guests and Visitors- The Mayor welcomed all in attendance and viewing online. 7. Modification to Public Session- No modifications was made.
8. Public Hearing- Joint Hearing with Planning Commission a. Case Number 2024-CPA-01 Amending the 2023 Town of Pulaski, Virginia Comprehensive Plan. Ordinance 2024-05
Kevin Meyer, Chairman of the Town of Pulaski Planning Commission, called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and asked for a roll call. Dustin Davis- Aye Terry Hale- Aye
Anthony Schrantz- Aye Van Taylor- Aye
Kevin Meyer- Aye Rachel Arthur- Absent Summer Bork, Town Planner, reported every Comprehensive Plan adopted within the state of Virginia is required to be sent to VDOT to ensure that its
transportation section is consistent with the Commonwealth Transportation
Board’s Statewide Transportation Plan. The recommended changes from VDOT have been made to the Comprehensive Plan which included the Town to be designated as a VDOT Urban Development Area (UDA). The designation enables the Town to be eligible for more VDOT funding opportunities for transportation
related improvement projects.
The Vice Chair-man recessed the Planning Commission’s meeting from February 12, 2024 to the Town Council meeting on February 20, 2024 due to not having a quorum.
Chairman Meyer opened the Public Hearing for the Planning Commission. Mayor Collins opened the Public Hearing for the Town Council.
Chairman Meyer closed the Public Hearing for the Planning Commission.
Mayor Collins closed the Public Hearing for the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recessed their meeting for discussion.
The Mayor continued to move forward with the agenda for the Town Council Meeting.
9. Presentations
a. Brian Wishneff & Associates- Adam Markwood
Mr. Markwood, Director of Investments with Brian Wishneff & Associates presented to the Council the Historic Tax Credits incentive program for Calfee Community and Cultural Center. The program is targeted for historic buildings to
raise income for improvements and secure a bridge loan, which is needed to start
construction on the center. Mr. Markwood stated the bridge loan would be needed as the historic tax credit equity wouldn’t be available until the construction is complete, an up-front cash
source would be needed to pay for construction costs until the historic tax credit is
received. He stated the liability to the Town was minimal if all goes according to plan. However, worse-case scenario would be the project will not be approved due to renovations not meeting compliance based on agreed upon design.
The Mayor paused the presentation as the Planning Commission returned from
discussion. The motion was made by Mr. Hale and seconded by Mr. Davis to reconvene the Planning Commission meeting.
Dustin Davis- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Anthony Schrantz- Aye Van Taylor- Aye Kevin Meyer- Aye Rachel Arthur- Absent
Ms. Bork reported in Open Session that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend the advised changes to the Comprehensive Plan to the Town Council. The motion was made by Mr. Taylor and seconded by Mr. Schrantz to adjourn the Planning Commission Meeting.
Dustin Davis- Aye Terry Hale- Aye Anthony Schrantz- Aye Van Taylor- Aye Kevin Meyer- Aye Rachel Arthur- Absent
The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt Ordinance 2024-
05. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz-Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis-Aye
The Mayor asked Mr. Markwood to return to his presentation and asked councilmembers if there were any questions for Mr. Markwood or Ms. Williams.
Jill Williams, Co-Executive Director for CCCC, stated the original plan was for the project to be completed all at once but the cost of construction went up
significantly.
b. T.G. Howard Community Center- Guy Smith Guy Smith, Executive Director for the T.G. Howard Community Center presented
to Council the history of the center and the recent renovations the center
underwent and how the center is involved in the community. He stated the center was able to secure grant money to renovate the building and hosts various community needs including work with senior citizens, children with AIDS, breast cancer victims, their annual back to school bookbag give-a-way, and recently
offering the building to be rented for parties. Mr. Smith thanked the Town and the
community for their support. 10. Resolution 2024-13 Appointing Todd Day to the New River Valley Passenger Rail
Authority
The motion was made by Mr. Reis and seconded by Mr. Dawson to adopt Resolution 2024-13.
Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Aye Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis- Aye 11. Public Comment Period
a. Tyler Altizer of Madison Ave stated he is in the middle of marathon training and he has noticed a number of individuals walking on the trails with their animals without a leash. He asked Council for additional signage to be posted of the leash ordinance along the trails and parks through the Town.
b. Stephen Simon of Linden Circle addressed Council with his concerns of a human waste in the creek in his backyard. Mr. Simon stated he is trying to make people aware of the problem to ensure it is handled appropriately and asked Council what is going to be done to fix the problem.
Mr. Reis asked what the name of the creek he was referring to. Mr. Simon stated it’s the creek behind Poor Boys. He also stated he is aware that the Town does not have the equipment to clean the creek but stated the Town
needs to be aware of the problem and have it fixed.
Mr. Day, Town Manager, stated he has met with Mr. Simon and the Town will take all appropriate action along with DEQ to correct the problem.
12. Consent Agenda
a. Consideration of February 8, 2024 Town Council Meeting Minutes The motion was made by Mr. Dawson and seconded by Mr. Clark to adopt the minutes. Gregory C. East- Absent James A. Radcliffe- Aye
Jeremy L. Clark- Aye G. Tyler Clontz- Abstained
Brooks R. Dawson- Aye Michael P. Reis-Aye 13. Council Comments
Mr. Dawson asked about UDA benefits from the changes to the Comprehensive Plan, if
those funding benefits would be something we could apply for or if the Town will receive because of the changes. Darlene Burcham stated the UDA will open doors for the Town to apply for funds that
we have not applied for.
Mr. Radcliffe stated the lobby at the Post Office is now closed in the evenings and weekends and stated it would hinder the residents and small businesses who need to access their boxes after hours. Mr. Radcliffe asked if Mr. Day could reach out and ask
why the lobby has been closed.
Mr. Reis asked if a sidewalk could be added to Route 11 from Walgreens down toward the hospital. He also thanked Public Works for fixing the valve on Washington and 6th Street. Mr. Reis also stated “pursuant to VA Code 2.2-3114 (F) the transaction of the
request presentation earlier from Mr. Markwood that I am the registered agent for both
the Calfee Community & Cultural Center Incorporated and the Calfee CCC LLC which is the entity that will be used for the real estate tax credits, there are more people like me who provide services like that to those entities, though I am able to participate in the transaction fairly, objectively, and in the public interest, I will choose to abstain from
doing so.”
Mayor Collins thanked Ms. Burcham for her time as Mr. Day transitions into the Town Manager.
14. Manager’s Report
Mr. Day stated the Calfee Community & Cultural Center project is complex and he’s impressed with how Ms. Burcham handles that with grace and tactic. He stated he received a request from Jill Williams and asked her to speak to Council.
Ms. Williams stated the Calfee Community & Cultural Center has been invited to apply for additional ARC funds to revise and add to the ARC grant specifically for the
expansion of the kitchen. Ms. Williams stated they are asking for permission to submit the request under the Town’s header in hopes to get the additional funding.
Mr. Day asked if the addition has the same criteria and guidelines as the original ARC guidelines just additional funding. Ms. Williams stated it is the same thing that CCCC has requested.
Mr. Day asked when is the las opportunity for the Council to respond to CCCC regarding the historical tax credit. Ms. Williams stated there is no application process but CCCC would like to close the tax
credit by August, they would need an answer by May 1, 2024 or earlier.
Mr. Day then thanked Ms. Burcham for her assistance and patience with him during the transition period of him coming in as the Town Manager.
15. Reminder of Future Council Meeting a. March 5, 2024 Closed Session 5:30 p.m.; Open Session 7:00 p.m.
16. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.