I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 P.M.

II. ROLL CALL
Elliott, Sherman, Tuck, Crawford, Tlou, and Lucas were present when the meeting started. Anderson arrived at 12:15. Hanratty, Ross, and Vogel represented staff.

III. AGENDA ADOPTION
The agenda was adopted.

IV. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 6, 2009 MINUTES
Sherman moved approval of the minutes as corrected. Crawford seconded. The motion passed (6-0).

V. PUBLIC ADDRESS
There was none.

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ms. Elliott turned the agenda over to Mr. Hanratty.

A. Commercial Façade Update
Hanratty reviewed the preliminary designs that have been prepared for Cabo Fish Taco and the Cellar. The designs will go to HDRB and the HCDAB next month for approval.

B. Farmers Market
Construction is progressing on schedule. Utilities are being put in, the retaining wall constructed and footers for the structure will be starting.

C. Cedar Hill Drive
The development is on schedule and the nine new homes are at various stages of construction. Community Housing Partners has opened up a second round of applications that are due September 28, 2009 for interested homeowners. Anyone interested in purchasing a home should contact the Town of Blacksburg’s Office of Housing and Neighborhood Services or Kamilia Lawson at Community Housing Partners.

D. 214 McDonald
The work write up is being finalized and all the preliminary inspections are complete. The project should be out to bid sometime in October.

E. Tennis Courts
Dean Crane, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided the Board with a brief update on the newly revamped tennis courts. All six courts are fully functional and able to hold American Tennis Association tournaments as they are now regulation size. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department is offering free tennis clinics and will be marketing to LMI neighborhoods within Blacksburg.



F. Whipple Drive
Construction has been completed for all the sidewalk work along Whipple Drive. The path has been heavily traveled and there is now a continuous sidewalk to Food Lion.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Commercial Façade Update
The boundaries of the program need to be adjusted to reflect the HUD National Objective requirements. The sub-committee recommends the approval of three projects and to use the remaining $25K in the next round of funding. Sherman moved and Tlou seconded the sub-committee recommendations to fund three grants (two at 312 N. Main and one at 205 N. Main) and to adjust the boundary. The boundary can be adjusted in the future if needed.

B. Emergency Home Repair Program
The Board voted to recommend approval of the Emergency Home Repair Program Guidelines as corrected to Town Council with Sherman moving approval and Anderson as the second.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned.

The next Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM in the Town Council Conference Room.