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Nut graf: The transcript records a moved and seconded motion with apparent approval but does not specify the matter under consideration (for example, approval of minutes or the agenda).

Why it matters: Civic meeting records should document motions and outcomes. The transcript captures the procedural action but lacks contextual detail about the motion's subject.

Ending: The meeting proceeded to substantive reports after the motion; staff or minutes may show what was approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Homeless Task Force Meeting 5-16-2025","oneSentenceSummary","A motion recorded at the beginning of the meeting was moved and seconded and the chair indicated approval; the transcript does not specify the subject of the motion.","taxTitle","Carbon County, Pennsylvania","taxId",71753,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":44,"_43":78,"_45":78,"_47":79,"_49":80,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555725,"Borough rental-inspection programs, landlord engagement and concerns about voucher funding cuts discussed",1632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3&start=1632&end=1632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3/thumbnail_1632000.jpg","/articles/6555725/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Borough-rental-inspection-programs-landlord-engagement-and-concerns-about-voucher-funding-cuts-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555725-71002c1e2c1a498ed707649439ac34d3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070922&Signature=cY3Lq2yru5crXI5TvI1AcZwCdAF3nQWgA0JRxTw0U~E4J21ojBTnAW5MZr9Qq7SbOl~C1FLOmnCE28iMb1npk2dWvPLMHRdC7X-pRHaEYMbmMn1Lgcrx37lGYzYNiVaeROUpWXWxMMNbKso4YLzBl~eguqjG7QMYIhnVHBPVUUkfu4EuPxiYk1UB9mohUOGsfRtWxwwXFCG7S57GlMAiuSvSGgi6~9fSVFDp319p7GKnpdfLWlPbudVBkvOOxGUKKI6TOznpHW5PF1uUCpD9tDTWm1qIvsL6GJeeTo8YrpJp~0dmR9LaSHtUMKCOFR4~UZjfE8wCT94xfFh6UGnACw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Borough managers and coalition members described a relatively new rental-inspection program and discussed landlord engagement and possible changes to federal voucher policy.

A borough manager discussed a new rental-inspection program that went into effect about 16 months ago and requires landlords to be present at inspections or to supply an authorized representative who can arrive within 30 minutes. \"We're making access to try to eliminate some of those absentee landlords,\" the manager said, adding that re-inspections occur every 24 months or upon change of tenancy and that the program focuses on basic safety items such as smoke detectors and handrails.

Rob, a housing committee member, said a national consulting group, Abt Associates, has been canvassing housing authorities and will speak with local staff about the Housing Choice Voucher program and landlord coordination. Rob said the county is \"starting to get notified\" of reductions in housing authority dollars and that some national-level conversations are considering time limits on assistance, though no policy has been finalized.

Why it matters: Rental-inspection programs and voucher funding directly affect landlord-tenant relationships, housing quality and the ability of low-income households to secure housing.

Other developments: Coalition members discussed landlord outreach, potential landlord incentives, tenant-preparation training, and an eviction-sealing House bill that a participant referenced (speaker gave an approximate bill number but did not provide a precise citation).

Ending: Members said they would share tools and training materials for landlords and tenants and encouraged borough managers to contact one another about implementing inspection programs.","Borough managers and coalition members described a new rental-inspection program that requires landlord presence or an authorized representative, and housing committee members said they are watching possible reductions to Housing Choice Voucher funding and time-limit proposals under discussion nationally.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555730,"Preliminary point-in-time numbers released; action committee reports 44 open cases and growing hotline demand",174,226000,400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3&start=226&end=400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3/thumbnail_226000.jpg","/articles/6555730/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Preliminary-point-in-time-numbers-released-action-committee-reports-44-open-cases-and-growing-hotline-demand","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555730-72b8f04d8744ad64f626d5fbd03095bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070922&Signature=R5h80MZPex7K0skSm1yXIo5bc9MGC2Lw1hSb1FRxOnUWZuAKwT77Mg9hqSHN300Gk163Ss94lmvkz~thrLja6Q9t-4AR3tHchjYxqw5CGdikfNQYgFbi1O1QjXb17~yG--vqC~-rnwwffwWQarOLeR8Xl~gswMCNR-U2yvChDvXMlMJUs3pxIUAyITbNO35~YWkfwvMO5I87Bf9Zv0BqiDlJz5oH-Xp2oXDXLb1RInoznbDJZXmYpjrE1C4f3eTcY~TBp5Tl8r7PdYdCnpG5GcM8S3axo28RDRckfcRzuiGZWwKYCxvvhIDb08DQeRbzR6vmr34c5kX8NBQ67i~W7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The coalition discussed preliminary regional point-in-time (PIT) numbers and how local cold-weather sheltering affected counts.

An action-committee speaker said the Eastern Continuum of Care's preliminary PIT report covers 33 counties and includes a 39-page dataset; the speaker said she will circulate a link to the dashboard.

Janet said the coalition eliminated a small number of duplicates from the PIT submission and noted the local street count identified 11 households (13 persons) this year compared with 19 households (21 persons) in 2024. \"When you add the numbers together, they're very similar, very similar to last year,\" she said, citing the effect of a cold-weather shelter being open in 2025.

The action committee reported case-management metrics: 44 open cases being worked, 52 households assisted since the start of the year, 87 calls to the hotline since the start of the year (28 of those counted as street homeless) and 25 referrals from 2-1-1. The committee warned demand exceeds available funding.

Why it matters: PIT data are used for planning and funding; accuracy affects resource allocation. Coalition members discussed duplication across reporting and the need to reconcile overnight/transitional shelter counts with street counts.

Ending: Members said staff will send the Eastern COC dashboard link to partners and will follow up on how transitional and cold-weather shelter nights were recorded in the regional dashboard.","Coalition members reviewed preliminary regional point-in-time (PIT) results and the action committee reported 44 open cases, 52 households helped this year, and continued high demand on limited resources.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555734,"Family Promise at capacity; group plans warming shelter, soup-kitchen pilot and fundraiser in August",92,74000,166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3&start=74&end=166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3/thumbnail_74000.jpg","/articles/6555734/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Family-Promise-at-capacity-group-plans-warming-shelter-soup-kitchen-pilot-and-fundraiser-in-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555734-2a265f05fc6dda51bfa5a7979bdc5542/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070923&Signature=c569r90pVatnbOVK~euxNrXEIXtyygRvHYRG8JwsBbM8lwcVsiHm8~hXAW2YGVfy2GNBEZ2mqcOR-YLa3EnnXXjDGtCQKCevXvgNN0x-2QhRbqLiC7HiIOcNcGqU4WMvUJNCeh2lf~iARlfnwrLyBslperU31hN3KAseedBnI~DstJ5y7R0dPdRqiZ2tjgw-mz~NpqUD6n3r4WI0kpQPMT53GhcSY~0bqM-1tMitnbE-TmuGt3F1KMbZEJ5fXv4fJLmAtl~XKCwETzgNNr9J5yeYvT7UAUQPAkhQmrgM4Hl4EXqGKUQDwIgUsWIWc2gcuj2B47xnajGqoDqDXU~n-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Family Promise representative said the organization is at full capacity and described near-term plans to expand services.

\"Family Promise is at full capacity right now. We have 29 total individuals, 11 adults, 18 children,\" the representative said, adding that the program is \"moving them in and moving them out\" as vacancies appear.

Nut graf: Family Promise said it has space at the Durie Family Community Resource Center and is developing drop-in case management for substance-use and mental-health services, hopes to run a warming shelter this winter and is pursuing community meals that could evolve into a soup kitchen.

The representative also announced a Family Promise fundraiser, Rockin' for a Cause, at Pens Peak on Aug. 17. \"If you're interested, you can scan the QR code,\" the speaker said.

Why it matters: Local shelter capacity and programs directly affect families experiencing homelessness; Family Promise's plans for warming shelter and case management are intended to reduce street homelessness during cold months.

Ending: Coalition members acknowledged capacity constraints at Family Promise and thanked Carbon County Children and Youth for short-term hotel assistance for a family; Family Promise asked partners to refer potential donors or landlord contacts as openings become available.","Family Promise representatives said the organization is at full capacity with 29 people and is planning winter warming services, expanded case management and a fundraising event on Aug. 17.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6555738,"Carbon County ERAP funds exhausted after roughly $800,000 distributed; county to keep navigator support",67,681000,748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3&start=681&end=748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3364645-9aaeca0afb8f8844dd2e236a4b4a50e3/thumbnail_681000.jpg","/articles/6555738/Carbon-County/Pennsylvania/Carbon-County-ERAP-funds-exhausted-after-roughly-800000-distributed-county-to-keep-navigator-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6555738-899a6829145e316deefe6d260a569824/orig.mp4?Expires=1771070923&Signature=Zk1zOj5I2HRPzQpdUXBeIIEfEOfn505E36ojDpB~1OQ-T1AmP5sR8keXeSw~aF1ozXtutGeGECcvsJ0bBg2v-HLJmz1y~y0RSgBVO3qhvMpfWp6zMUM44~bv11wtKAtdA0bV7Hapn4K5htkSF4p0b6SoabXaEt5nHnlEwyPnePMXreguGEZo09~OZA5y2-BMNBk2LMr6rv6TL3dVr2aalXjIIhI4DotmDwWYNU2lLHDK2OrglBF5YODJaI0ut9dEmeBDDQh7fxGgnzcfnHz0MVpIotPhuSwQ5~x0DolKecbi~2eCLVrczKa9guMY3J6oxAukxQQBhkFCmC0eNJk-YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gina said the county's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) closed last week after funds were fully exhausted, and staff are finalizing the caseload totals.

The ERAP closure exhausted more than $800,000 in rental assistance, Gina said, and the program supported about 170 to 180 households. \"The average amount that each household received was around $5,000,\" she said.

Coalition members said the program had allowed housing stabilizing payments to reach hundreds of households and helped prevent some evictions. Gina said ERAP commitments were issued as conditional commitment letters; funds were not released until leases were signed and landlords completed paperwork.

Why it matters: Coalition members said ERAP was a key short-term backstop that helped households secure housing. With the program closed, members discussed next steps for tracking outcomes and using the program's data to apply for future funding.

Supporting details: Janet and other action-committee members reported casework and intake metrics that coalition members said are used to measure ongoing need: 44 open cases currently, 52 households assisted since the start of the year, 87 calls to the hotline since the start of the year (28 of those reporting street homelessness), and 25 referrals from 2-1-1.

Gina said staff will review ZIP-code and timing patterns in the ERAP application data to help target future funding. She also said agencies are contacting people who applied but did not receive assistance because funds ran out.

Next steps: Gina said returned funds, if any, will remain in the grant and be available through September. She also said a 211 navigator will continue to prioritize Carbon County callers and will provide more in-person casework when needed.

Ending: Coalition members discussed using eviction and housing data to measure ERAP's impact and to support future grant applications; members agreed to share data needs with county staff and partner agencies.","Officials said the county's Emergency Rental Assistance Program closed after distributing more than $800,000 to roughly 170'180 households; a dedicated 211 navigator will remain to prioritize Carbon County callers.","actionData","errors"]

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Meeting housekeeping: motion approved at start of coalition meeting

Borough rental-inspection programs, landlord engagement and concerns about voucher funding cuts discussed

Preliminary point-in-time numbers released; action committee reports 44 open cases and growing hotline demand

Family Promise at capacity; group plans warming shelter, soup-kitchen pilot and fundraiser in August

Carbon County ERAP funds exhausted after roughly $800,000 distributed; county to keep navigator support