Home Consortium — Minutes

Minutes of the HOME Board Meeting July 16, 2026 Members present: John Kannard, Phil Ristow, Duane Paulson, Kathleen Schilling, Deb Sielski, Jay Schreurs, Maria Watts, Jason Wittek Staff present: Kristin Silva, Jack Williams, Debbie Narus, Christina Brockish Members Absent: Christine Howard, Matthew Van Eperen, Michael Foster, Mark Groose, Jason Dzwinel Guests: Melissa Songco from Habitat for Humanity 1. The meeting was called to order by John Kannard, Chairperson, with a quorum of the Board present at 10:00 am via Microsoft Teams Meeting 414-435-2078 Conference ID# 662 089 665 2. The Board Chair led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. On a motion by Duane Paulson and seconded by Maria Watts the minutes from the May 21, 2026, HOME Board meeting minutes were unanimously approved. 4. No public comments. Staff comments- Kristin Silva introduced new staff member Jack Williams. 5. Debbie Narus gave the Financial Status Report; the Down Payment Assistance program has 24 applications, and Purchase Rehab has 7. 6. On a motion by Duane Paulson seconded by Maria Watts the final 2026 Allocation and Annual Action Plan was unanimously approved. 7. On a motion by Kathleen Schilling seconded by Maria Watts, the 2027 Allocation and Annual Action Plan was unanimously approved, contingent on receiving any public comments by the end of the public comment period on July 22. 8. South Central Habitat for Humanity CHDO Partners, Inc. Amended Application- Kristin Silva introduced Melissa Songco from Habitat for Humanity. Kristin and Melissa updated the board on proposed changes to the approved terms for the grant award. On a motion by Duane Paulson and seconded by Phil Ristow the amended terms were unanimously approved. 9. Kristin Silva gave an update on KCG Companies LLC, Poplar Point Apartments- HOME funding was awarded for a development in Brookfield previously; however, they were not awarded tax credits in the 2026 allocation from WHEDA. The project is on a waiting list, and they will know more about their chance of proceeding in September. 10. On a motion by Kathleen Schilling and seconded by Jay Schreurs, the meeting was adjourned at 10:23 a.m.