Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May 2011

5/17/11 BPMA Notes

Meeting started at 7PM. President Gary Fields opened the floor to the treasurer and legislative. Next he gave the floor to guest speaker Sheila DeForest with the City of Beloit. She sits on the council of the Community Development Authority.

Sheila De Forest.jpg


Sheila made the following points:
  • Water to a residence will now be shut off once the meter reaches $500 over a period of at least 3 months.
  • Dumpster issue is on hold
  • No-interest rehabilitation loans are now available to investors. Previously they were only available to owner occupied residencies.
  • Praised the landlord classes given at the Beloit Library. She is working on recognizing the attendees with some form of documentation.
A member mentioned that 1 unit of water is equivalent to about 750 gallons. - unconfirmed

Next BPMA meeting scheduled for 6/21/11. No guest speaker as of yet.