MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 22, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: C. Kreimendahl, P. Schell, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Cammie Martin, Kris Schutte
1. Kreimendahl called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Cammie Martin with Westmorland Neighborhood Association described their Fourth of July celebration for which they are again requesting our support. This year there will be the usual kids’ and other activities. They are also hosting music in conjunction with Make Music Madison on 6/21. Motion/second to contribute $500 as sponsorship of the 7/4 event. Motion carried.
3. Kris Schutte announced a 5/30 meeting regarding the 4/27 fatal Midvale Blvd accident. The meeting will feature the MPD Crime Response Mgr to address trauma and emotional reactions to the accident.Motion/second to authorize blast email to our membership to publicize the meeting. Discussion resulted in consensus that the email (which Jarvis will assist with) can happen without special authorization. No action taken. Additional discussion about traffic safety. Mackey was drafting a letter to our Alder to request safety measures on streets near her house. Invited other Board members to contribute comments about other areas in Midvale Hts with similar concerns to include in the letter. This topic should be placed on next month’s agenda.
4. April minutes: Schell questioned why no detail about the discussion that led to the large donation to Van Hise for the playground equipment. Mackey offered to summarize the various factors considered. Minutes approval tabled to next meeting.
February minutes: motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
5. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $48,077.97. He also recounted the schools’ projects funding going back to 1995. Lamb requested that the Segoe Concert money already budgeted be moved into that account line.
6. Kreimendahl mentioned Lake Wingra Task Force request for MHCA member to attend meetings starting 6/11.
7. Jarvis said online membership registration site is about ready. Lamb reported that Membership Messenger would be available for block captains to deliver after Memorial Day. Discussion that donation lines on membership form, especially the tree fund, should remain.
8. Announcements:
Jarvis identified 1643 separate addresses for MHCA for membership counting purposes.
Lamb reiterated the Summer Segoe Concert lineup with 4 bands contracted and 3 food carts per night arranged. Rotter will make yard signs for the concert site.
Jarvis mentioned email seemingly from GoDaddy that is actually a phishing scam.
Jarvis noted a thank you from RSVP of Dane Co. to which we had made a $50 donation in Rita Meisner’s memory.
Rogers forwarded a request from Nancy Kieraldo to advance $500 of her already budgeted Bison Prairie funds to this year so they can get a jump on weed removal. Motion/second to allow. Motion carried.
Weber suggested possible project to assist postal carriers in their annual food drive. She’ll check with postmaster and report back.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy./Chair pro tem
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