HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=JANUARY 07, 2003 (5) Elgin Human Relations Commission
January 7, 2003 Minutes
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Role in Senior Housing in Elgin
Chair Scott summarized what discussion had taken place at the December meeting
regarding the senior housing project.
Cmmr. Dews Informed the Commission that the Highland Avenue Senior Housing
complex will not he taking nines.
Cmmr. Dews indicated that the Fletcher Drive housing complex will be adding 42 units
with restdctlons that individual seeking housing mail he no younger than 62 yeres of
age.
Cmmr. Dews spoke with Jerry Dearing from Code Administration and Development
Services and requested that a percentage of the complex be for Elgin residents that
have lived in Elgin for at least one year. She also lamented that currently there are 120
application un file and half of those residents are not from Elgin.
Color. Dews sited an example of St Charles and how they give housing priority to the
citizens of St. Charles.
Corm[ Dews also informed the Commission that she has spoken with Corporate
• Counsel regarding this issue.
It was brought out that these senior housing complexes are developed by private
owners, however, the monies is supplied by the State of Illinois.
Cmmc Pickens questioned whether or not these complexes fell under the guidelines of
HUD
Cnmc Dews answered yes, however, St. Charles made the stipulation that fair
residents would get first choice for housing in the complex.
Chair $Celt made the suggestion that Color. Dews act as the Commission a liaison and
provide a formal request to the Corporate Counsel,
Chief Miller asked if Cmmr. Dews would keep the Commission abreast of the situation
and report any happenings at the next meeting.
Action Items
1 . Hold off on any action to see if Cmmr. Dews informal request for Petrify to be
given to Elgin residents is adhered to.
2. Request Planner at the next meeting.
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