Winnebago County Housing
February 4th, 2015
Hooper Community Center Basement
36 Broad St
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Attendance: Amy Lang, Jordan Dvorak, Kay Hinton, Beth Biesinger, Tina Haffeman, Steph Crane, Vanessa Kuettel, Jackie Dioszegi, Kathy Thunes, Thomas Polakowski, Justin Mitchell and Nicole Lemke.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made and carried to approve the January 2015 minutes with a correction to include "Legal Action also assists with Public Benefits" .
Special Presentation: Winnebagoland Blog-Justin Mitchell:
Justin showed the coalition how to contribute to the Winnebagoland blogspot. He handed out instruction on Contributing Articles and updates on the WHC website which are also available on the blogspot. This blog is free but Justin suggested looking into paying for a more user friendly .com or .org site that would only cost $15/year. Ron Hardy could help us with this. Justin also suggested:
1. updating contact information yearly,
2. adding additional links ie resource links, Oshkosh demographics, 2010 Census data, grants, events, minutes, agenda,
3. adding a logo, and
4. adding your email so you get an email when something new is posted.
Subcommittee Reports:
Investigate other coalition models: The subcommittee has developed a survey to obtain Coalition direction from all Winnebagoland Coalition Members. Survey will be emailed to all members in the near future.
Create a yearly schedule of learning: The group has put together a learning calendar which includes using the BlogSpot and defining housing terms.
Increase promotion of member activities/events and resources: Because the Winnebagoland Blog is out of date, the group will work on updating this first before developing a new Facebook page.
Prepare annual report/highlight: This group will put together an annual report to bring to the State of The City in March. If interested in coming to the State of the City, please contact Liz. Kathy created a Winnebagoland logo that we will discuss at the next meeting.
Reports:
* Shelter count numbers-Amy Lang, ADVOCAP
Amy will email Shelter Count Numbers to Coalition members. On 1/28/15, 23 people were sheltered at the Day by Day warming shelter.
* Case Managers Network-Amy Lang, ADVOCAP Next meeting will be February 11 at 9 am at the Salvation Army. On March 11th, Brent Sanderfoot will be presenting on Circles of support and how to help people (who have criminal backgrounds) get jobs. Balance of State update-Amy Lang, ADVOCAP Wisconsin BOS will be having a Roundtable discussion 2/12 and 2/13/15 in Stevens Point. Please contact Amy for more information. An ADVOCAP employee will attend and Amy will report back to the Coalition. Point In Time Count-Amy Lang, ADVOCAP On 1/28/15, 5 teams went out from 6 pm to 6am to complete a point in time count. No one was found to be living on the street.
Agency Announcements:
Housing Authority: Kay handed out the Family Self Sufficiency February Newsletter and FSET agency brochures with changes happening in April.
ADVOCAP (Bridges): In January 2015, Bridges assisted 47 families/123 people. Funding is available at this time. Please continue to refer people to the Bridges Program.
Day by Day: Angie McCarthy's last day as Executive Director is February 16th. We wish Angie well. If you know of anyone interested in the position, please go to the warmingshelter.com website. Justin stated that there has been a discussion of Day by Day overflow being turned away. Housing Authority Board approved a proposal of housing some individuals at Mainview but still in the planning stage.
ADVOCAP (PASS): Jackie Dioszgi is working with 5-6 people and new to the PASS program.
ADVOCAP (Homeless): Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive is beginning Feb 22 through March 15. Please let Amy know if you would like a collection box at your office. Amy's Homeless Program numbers went down at this time but not looking to fill transitional housing units. She is waiting to hear about grants that were awarded. She has one family in Transitional Housing.
ADRC: ADRC has been busy with changes to the long term care program. Marketplace Application Assistance is available by phone number 920-236-1198 or email dhsapplicationcounselor@co.winnebago.wi.us. To get answers about affordable health insurance call 1-800-318-2596. This is available to all consumers whether you are disabled, elderly or not. Open enrollment ends 2/15/15.
Legal Action: Please continue to send referrals.
Fair Housing: Please continue to send referrals.
ECWRP: Kathy invited the public to an information meeting concerning the update of the Oshkosh Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Long Range Transportation/Land Use Plan. This plan is required for all urbanized areas, nation-wide, and must be updated every 5 years. MPO staff is seeking input from all persons interested in the future of area highways, buses, paratransit, trucking, railway, bicycle and pedestrian transportation, and the relationship between land use patterns and transportation systems. Please come to learn about the planning process and to offer your input and concerns. The meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 From 4:00pm – 6:00pm at UW-Oshkosh Alumni Welcome Center, Room 201 625 Pearl Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
CP: Tom Polakowski is the House Coordinator for Oshkosh. CP is actively recruiting an Executive Director. CP has a high demand for weekend services.
Christine Ann: Christine Ann just completed their Men Who Cook fundraiser on January 31 and this event was successful.
Jeff Potts is the new Executive Director of Habitat.
Adjourn: A motion made and carried to adjourn at 10:10 am so subcommittees have time to meet .
Next Meeting: March 4th, 2015 at 9 am, Hopper Community Center.
Kay Hinton
Winnebagoland Housing Coalition Secretary
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