June 21, 2011

Meeting started at 7:21 PM. Present were president, treasurer and 7 members. No guest speaker scheduled tonight. Treasurer reported on funds.

The president gave reports on the last city council meeting. Notable was the council's decision to remove the requirement of displaying rental permits in conspicuous places.

A member contributed the following remarks:

• More low interest rehab loans are available
• Currently, there are 2901 parcels recognized as residential rentals in Beloit
• 2700 out of 2901 are single family units
• There are about 5900 rental units

Requested future guest speakers include members from the Fair Housing office, Water department and Police department.

We will be welcoming Atty Suzanne Kitto at our next meeting, July 19. Prepare your questions beforehand. Topics will include Wills, Contracts, Revocable living trusts.

We are expecting Terry Downing with Fair Housing for September.