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Chairperson Nagler questioned whether the Commission required staff to bring back any additional information. Mr. Bocian indicated that an educational process on the new roles would need to be addressed. Chairperson Nagler suggested the Commission take a 10-minute break. The meeting resumed at 8:50 p.m. 6. Receive Update on Refrigeration Project and Discuss Funding Allocation Ms. Yurchak noted that at the June 15, 2011 meeting, the Commission had discussed the centralized refrigerator/freezer storage project ("The Project") and the Commission's allocation of $11,973 at the March 2, 2011 Housing and Human Services FY 2011/12 grant application review meeting. At the meeting, Linda McKeever, Executive Director of Open Heart Kitchen, provided information about the collaboration of a number of agencies on "The Project," unit costs, possible site locations, project timeline, total project costs, and the Commission's role in "The Project." The Commission also selected a subcommittee of three (3) Commissioners and suggested that collaborating organizations take responsibility for fundraising, grant writing, and developing an agreement for joint use. Ms. Yurchak advised that a site location at the City's Operations Service Center on Busch Road has been identified. Site improvements would be needed and have been quoted as upwards of $20,000. Ms. McKeever agreed with the suggested site location and noted that no neighborhood issues would be encountered. She provided additional information about the refrigerator/freezer units, noting that three (3) separate units were being recommended. Ms. McKeever informed the Commission that Safeway had agreed to support a fundraising effort for "The Project" at the grand opening of their new store on Bernal Avenue. Safeway is excited about featuring "The Project" at this event. Chairperson Nagler suggested contacting a local architect to provide a rendering of this project for display at the grand opening. Commissioners discussed the unit costs with Ms. McKeever, who advised that the total cost would be approximately $60,000. Since it is likely that funds will not be available to purchase all units at the same time, she indicated that she would prefer to purchase the freezer first, then the refrigerator, followed by the dry goods unit. Access to the proposed project site was discussed and Ms. Yurchak and Ms. McKeever advised that access cards would be provided by the City to specific agency representative's access. A motion was made by Commissioner Roby, seconded by Commissioner Berger, to approve the selected site at the City's Operations Service Center on Busch Road for the centralized refrigerator/freezer storage project. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: Commissioners Berger, Lambert, Roby, Rowland, Wilson, Wright, and Chairperson Nagler. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Human Services Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 7