At a glance
The Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency met December 18 to handle end-of-year business. The board approved November minutes, paid two invoices, and accepted a $10,000 transfer from the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to cover 2025 administrative costs. The board adjusted the 2026 Hudson Roots program budget from $50,000 to $20,000 after the HTF reduced its own funding, then authorized a contract rider for the program, pending submission of required 2025 reports for audit purposes. Board members discussed internal procedures for authorizing payments and scheduled a January organizational meeting.
Roll Call and Approval of Minutes
The board convened with four members present, Johnson arriving late and Morris absent. Members approved the November meeting minutes without discussion.
Key points
- Board members Joiner, Smith, and Morante present at start; Johnson expected later, Morris absent.
- November minutes approved unanimously.
RFI Update and Invoices
The director reported sending the RFI to four parties, with responses due January 22. The board approved two invoices for payment.
Key points
- Full RFI sent to four parties; responses due January 22, 2026.
- Board approved invoices from RCMP and Chris (legal counsel).
The director declined to name the four parties who received the RFI in open session, offering to circulate the list privately to board members.
$10,000 Transfer from Housing Trust Fund
The board voted to accept a $10,000 transfer from the Housing Trust Fund to cover HCDPA's 2025 administrative costs, including the audit.
Key points
- The HTF budgeted $10,000 to HCDPA for 2025 administrative fees, including audit costs.
- Board approved the transfer unanimously.
- Funds come from the HTF grant, not general revenues.
Hudson Roots Budget Adjustment
The HTF reduced its 2026 contribution to the Hudson Roots program from $50,000 to $20,000 after receiving less funding than expected from the City of Hudson. The HCDPA board amended its 2026 budget to match.
Key points
- The HTF adjusted its 2026 Hudson Roots funding from $50,000 to $20,000 at its November meeting.
- The reduction followed a smaller-than-expected contribution from the City of Hudson.
- The HCDPA board voted unanimously to amend its own 2026 budget to reflect the $20,000 figure.
- HTF's projected end-of-year 2026 balance is $57,858, starting from $163,858.
- Total 2026 HCDPA budget is $42,200.
Legal counsel noted he had not been receiving HTF meeting minutes and requested copies going forward to stay informed of board decisions.
The HTF's 2026 estimated revenue of $40,000 includes the city contribution, home grant administrative reimbursement, bank interest, and contributions from Columbia County.
Hudson Roots Contract Rider Authorization
The board authorized a 2026 contract rider with Hudson Roots (administered by Greater Hudson Promise), but delayed signing until required 2025 financial reports are submitted for audit purposes.
Key points
- The rider sets the 2026 Hudson Roots program funding at $20,000.
- The rider includes eligibility criteria, reporting requirements, and documentation standards.
- Board authorized the rider but conditioned signing on receipt of outstanding 2025 reports from Greater Hudson Promise.
- Legal counsel stressed the need for signed reports from the program operator in HCDPA's records for audit purposes.
- One 2025 monthly report is missing (November), though no funds were spent that month.
HCDPA will need to receive an invoice from Greater Hudson Promise in January and vote to authorize payment before the first check can be issued.
January Organizational Meeting
Board members discussed scheduling an organizational meeting in late January 2026, following the Common Council's own organizational meeting, which determines HCDPA appointees.
Key points
- The board typically meets the fourth Thursday of each month, which is after the Council's organizational meeting.
- New appointees to HCDPA are made by the Council president and majority and minority leaders.
- January meeting will include review of Hudson Roots invoices and authorization of the first 2026 payment.
Old Business and Adjournment
The director reported that the escrow account has been closed per legal counsel's instructions, with a cover letter sent to the legal department. No public comments were offered. The board adjourned.
Key points
- Escrow closed and cover letter sent to the legal department holding the escrow.
- No public comment.
- Meeting adjourned.
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