ARPA Advisory Task Force – July 26, 2022

ARPA Advisory Task Force

July 26, 2022

7 p.m.

Town Hall, Chestertown

Minutes

Discussion: The meeting was called to order at 7:01 pm by Kate Van Name.  Attendees noted above.

Discussion: Ms Bjork moved to approve minutes. Mr Altieri 2nded. All approved

Discussion: Ms. Van Name welcomed Taylor Frey & Joyce Moody, newly appointed task force members

Taylor Frey introduced himself. He and wife both WAC graduates. He is in corporate HR

Joyce Moody. From North Carolina originally. Has resided in Kent County 50 plus years. Retired, taught in QA county for 45 years. Ms. Moody Is on the Legacy Day Committee, Parks & Rec Commission, and is a  Trustee of Janes United Methodist Church

Other task force members introduced themselves.

Discussion:   Mayor and Council approved Two new appointees.
Town council and mayor supportive of task force interactions and performances.

Discussion:  Ms. Van Name stated that one task force member is still outstanding. Her hope is that the third person, from Ward 4, will be nominated soon.

Discussion:  Task Force will wait to decide on potential deadline change for LOI acceptances. 

Discussion:  Ms. Van Name asked if task force was agreeable to LOI reviewing/voting schedule.

She suggested that we first take a “Temperature Gage” on each LOI. No discussion. Just Yes or No

If a conflict, do not vote. Task force agreed

Discussion:  Members of task force are all comfortable with conflict of interest matrix- no changes,.

Discussion: Each LOI is assigned a number. Task force discussed and votes referring to LOI by number, not name of organization.

 #10. Unanimous approval

  # 7  Ms. Van Name suggested that this organization works with #26 organization. In response to LOI application, task force state that the request has been transitioned to another organization and project to be used for a greater community impact. Table discussion with #26.

Task force voted to oppose giving #7 an application.

Task force voted to discuss #7’s project during discussion on #26

#8. Ms. Van Name stated that as they are an official  Town Commission, they should receive an application. Task force does not have the right to deny them an application.
Task force unanimous in sending #8 an application

#11 Unanimous sending application

#12 Unanimous approval to send application – with caveat that need more information on how much spent on practitioner

#1 Mr. Altieri recused himself. Amount requested is less than minimum. Also not related to Covid. Provide guidance for other funding sources. All opposed to sending application

#2 Mr. Altieri recused himself. Task force opposed to sending application

#3  Mr. Altieri recused himself.  Task force unanimous in sending application with guidance- more details on programs & partners

#4 Mr. Altieri recused himself. Discussion about impact, execution concerns, sustainability. Task force opposed to sending application

#5 Mr. Altieri recused himself. Task force opposed to sending application. Task force unanimously voted to table conversation and discuss when reviewing #26

#6 Mr. Altieri recused himself. Not enough impact. Not ARPA material. But a definite need for transportation in community
Task force unanimously opposed to sending application

#9 Mr. Athey and Ms. Goddard recused themselves, Task force decided not to send application. Tabled until review #26

 Discussion: No requests

Ms. Bjork  moved to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned 8:11