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Home My WebLink About2010-05-21 Mini-Grant Steering Commission PacketMINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 21, 2010 4:00 P.M. CLERK /COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM KENAI CITY HALL AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: MEETING SUMMARY January 29, 2010 ITEM 4: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 5: NEW BUSINESS a. Review of Applications Donna Niebauer /Sprucewood Beautification ITEM 6: ANNOUNCEMENTS ITEM 7: ADJOURNMENT MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 29, 2010 4:00 P.M. CLERK /COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM KENAI CITY HALL AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: ELECTION OF CHAIR VICE CHAIR ITEM 4: MEETING SUMMARY October 20, 2009 ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Review of Applications Bridges Community Resources /Kenai Peninsula Wolf Club Wolf Club After School Programs. Denniece Lofgren Sign "Miss Dee Dee's Class" Kenai Fine Arts Center Denniece Lofgren "Spring Break Workshop" Scholarships Dylan Wannamaker Senior Civics Project /Kenai Central High School Shrub Planting Project ITEM 7: INFORMATION ITEMS a. 1/5/2010 C. Freas memorandum Mini Grant Project Updates. ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT Members present: Members absent: Staff/ Council Liaison: A quorum was present. ITEM 2: MOTION: ITEM 3: MOTION: MOTION: ITEM 4: MOTION: MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 29, 2010 4:00 P.M. CLERK /COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM KENAI CITY HALL CHAIR PAT PORTER PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Chair Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 4:05 p.m. Rolls was confirmed as follows: ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS None. P. Porter, T. Baldridge, T. Wisniewski and P. Carty L. Reese Council Member J. Moore AGENDA APPROVAL Member Carty MOVED for approval of the agenda as presented and Member Baldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ELECTION OF CHAIR VICE CHAIR Member Carty MOVED to nominate Member Porter as Chair and Member Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. Member Carty MOVED to nominate Member Wisniewski as Vice Chair and Member Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MEETING SUMMARY October 20, 2009 Member Wisniewski MOVED to approve the October 20, 2009 meeting summary as presented and Member Baldridge SECONDED the motion. ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6 -a. Review of Applications 6 -al. Bridges Community Resources /Kenai Peninsula Wolf Club Wolf Club After School Programs. Upon review of the application and information provided in the meeting packet, the membership noted the applicants proposal did not fit the criteria of the Mini -Grant program MOTION: Member Baldridge MOVED the Committee recommended the application not be considered for funding and Member Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -a2. Denniece Lofgren Sign "Miss Dee Dee's Class" Kenai Fine Arts Center Upon review of the application and information provided in the meeting packet, the membership noted the applicant's proposal did not fit the criteria of the Mini -Grant program MOTION: Member Carty MOVED to not fund the project and Member Wisniewski SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -a3. Denniece Lofgren "Spring Break Workshop" Scholarships MOTION: Upon review of the application and information provided in the meeting packet, the membership noted the applicants proposal did not fit the criteria of the Mini -Grant program MOTION: Member Baldridge MOVED to not fund the project and Member Carty SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 6 -a4. Dylan Wannamaker Senior Civics Project /Kenai Central High School Shrub Planting Project Upon review of the application and information provided in the meeting packet, the membership noted the applicants proposal fit the criteria of the Mini -Grant program. MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE JANUARY 29, 2010 PAGE 2 MOTION: Member Wisniewski MOVED to approve funding of the project and Member Baldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: INFORMATION ITEMS 7 a. 1/5/2010 C. Freas memorandum Mini Grant Project Updates. ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Member Wisniewski MOVED to adjourn and Member Baldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at approximately 4:27 p.m. Meeting summary prepared by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk MINI -GRANT STEERING COMMITTEE JANUARY 29, 2010 PAGE 3 Purpose: Together We Can! Provides funding in the form of mini -grants for residents, school programs and organizations to use for projects that will have an immediate, positive, and long lasting effect for their neighborhoods and the City of Kenai. Mini -grants are intended to provide start-up funding for small innovative projects within the City of Kenai. Our goal is for families, neighbors and all members of Kenai to work together to build healthier neighborhoods, help kids succeed in school and improve the quality of life for all residents. Who may apply: Youth, neighborhood groups, organizations, and individuals who have a desire to improve the quality of life in their community. RECEIVED APR 262010 CLERK How to apply: Complete a Together We Can! Mini -Grant application. Applications may be submitted for review by September 15, January 15, and May 15 of each year. If September 15, January 15, and May 15 are not regular City workdays, the submittal date shall be extended to the close of business of the next regular City workday. Types of Projects: Only new or expanded projects will be considered. Selection: Grant recipients will be chosen by the Steering Committee, appointed by the Kenai City Council. The Steering Committee will include the Mayor, Kenai Economic Development member, one representative each from Kenai Central High School and the Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Funding: The City of Kenai may provide funds in its annual Legislative Budget for distribution. The maximum grant amount the Committee may award is $500. Grants larger than $500 must be approved by the Kenai City Council. Awards for funding are granted to prior approved projects only. Project Completion: Upon completion of the project, a report must be filed with the Together We Can! Steering Committee and the report will be submitted to the Kenai City Council explaining how the funds were spent and the outcome of the project. Revised 8/16/06 Applicant: =-l fJ&/S tS1E' Date: 411412-0i 0 Applicant Address: C GOA P531 SOLtc -NA, p<K gct /pVI Phone: g 01 350 -54-21 Email Address: ho W e', l A) 1. /'CflYt Alt. o LoM Contact Person: fl4'*rnll t Phone: q 01 3Sn Project Title: 5 P O- c4t.GLvotib 6 otm.coFttFatttYJ Project Start/End Dates: 51 1 z-0 to Total Project Cost: 50 Amount Requested: Sao, 00 Please check: Revised 8/ 16/06 City of Kenai Mini -Grant Application Grant Number: Date Received: 501(c)(3) Non profit Organization EIN# (New grantees should attach a copy of their IRS Letter of Determination.) Society Group* Individual* *There may be a tax liability for grant awards to non- exempt entities. 1. Provide a brief description of your organization, society, group, or entity. As an individual applicant, describe your involvement in the community and your experience /expertise as it relates to this project. (Attach separate sheet, if necessary.) C2U)NtS Cf S?PueasX.) AWN EttnucS HtwE Cate: 1'5G'f7-- TO Mew --e a K- A-)ela S -esc-0 A e1 TP/ ,t'i a! 5 uks 3 Prz+ Ny L4) cfri Pc (r-r -tie f'a-a titer' W .i rile 0 F C 1D. c 1 to Yu le: ,W f PLL,tL S r r w KENAIALASKA Did you comply with the Letter of Agreement? Applicant Signature: Name Printed: Title: Revised 8/16/06 Yes Approval (Teacher' Signature: Name Printed: Title: (if applicable) No (If no, attach a current status of your project.) I certify the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support material, is true and correct. I understand the grant funds, if granted, will be used only for the project or purpose described in this application. I understand ninety percent (90 of the funds approved will be provided in advance. The balance will be paid at the completion of the project and report filed with the steering committee. Signatory must be an authorized officer for an organization. Student applications must also be signed /approved by a teacher. Date: (if applicable)