Three subjects covered were ARCHS critera for neighborhood leadership teams, historic tax credits, and affordable housing units.  

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Minutes of the October 23, 2001 board meeting
Approved November 27, 2001

 
Opening, Minutes Review, and Announcements
   The September minutes were approved as submitted.
   If anyone sees anything troublesome going on at Adams School, call the Board of Education's security hot line: 865.1115. The line is available 24 hours a day. You need NOT give your name.
   Grand opening of the community Center will be Sunday, November 18, from 2 to 5 p.m.
   ARCHS will have a community forum on October 30 at Forest Park Community College from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 534.0022, ext. 225 by October 26 if you want to go.
Neighborhood Leadership Team
   ARCHS will have a session on the role of the Neighborhood Leadership Team on November 1. The Council agreed Bob should attend and report back.
Historic Tax Credits
   The Council discussed the Park East Project. The latest report is that the state has approved the proposal and forwarded it to the federal agency for final action. A response is expected in 45 days.
Housing Corporation / Affordable Housing News
   George Jones said Covenant House and others are working on really-low-income housing units by rehab and training neighborhood youth do do some of the work.
   George also reported his concern the 1.5 million in tax credits earmarked for home repair may be used instead for the Main Street Program.
   Finally, George reminded everyone that the Housing Corporation will have four board of director openings at the first of the year. He encouraged residents to apply.

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