MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY November 27, 2018, 6:45 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, G. Fischer
Also present: Steve Fitzsimmons, Cathy Rotter, Colleen Butler, Gwyn Schell
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
2. Santa Visits: Gwyn needs extra volunteers for 12/20 due to higher demand for visits. Ed will post on NextDoor, Steve in Nwatch and Gwyn via MHCA email.
3. Introductions followed.
4. Inclusive Foundations: Colleen Butler developed a proposal based on talking to Carousel Bayrd about the neighborhood 911 report incident. We would host a forum/discussion session about inclusivity for our and Madison neighborhoods. The cost would be $500 for a half-day event. Goal is to make people more comfortable with hearing conversations on inclusivity, race and culture. Query whether to invite Midvale Hts residents only or surrounding neighbors also. Could use GoogleForm for registering participants. She needs at least two months lead time to prepare. After discussion, Board tabled it to think about and revisit at January Board meeting.
5. September minutes, as amended regarding Paul Haskew’s details: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
6. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron reported funds on hand were $44,559.94. He may start to show donations made to specific projects in the accounting. As to neighborhood sign funds, Jenny noted that the Mineral Point Rd sign had been knocked down and damaged. She kept the pieces and we will revisit this in the spring.
7. No legislative reports available.
8. Terese Berceau Thank-You: Gary suggested a donation to Sequoya Library in her name in thanks for her service as our state legislator and prior Board member. Motion/amendment/2nd to make $500 donation. Motion carried.
9. Board Officer Election: Nominations for President-Jenny Chipault
Vice President-Gary Poulson
Treasurer-Ron Rotter
Secretary-Chuck Kreimendahl
Motion/2nd to close nominations and approve slate of nominees. Motion carried.
10. Good Neighbor Project: Steve confirmed that Neighborhood Watch was converted to the Midvale Heights Good Neighbor Project by action of their Steering Committee on 11/26/18. The Project will continue much as the prior program, but with additional input from the City/Police about how best to enhance safety and our sense of community. Motion/2nd to support the new project branding and provision of services and sponsor the group via MHCA as we did with the prior project. Motion carried
11. Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR): Their Fit2Go free recreation program will visit one of the Midvale Hts parks this summer. Elizabeth will be the point person to coordinate this. Board consensus welcome it to MH.
12. Midtown Police Dept Garden: Sunset Village is soliciting donations for this. Motion/2nd to approve $100. Motion carried.
13. Announcements: Jenny heard from a non-resident who wanted to join MHCA in order to get a Discount Card. This will not be allowed.
Jenny noted that Jim Riffle who started our MHCA Facebook page still does lots of helpful posts such as City policies, events, etc.
Denise announced that newsletter volunteers are meeting soon.
Ed relayed Van Hise PTO’s decision not to include plaque recognizing T-ball funds as they want to use all of the donated funds for playground equipment for the children.
Ed (on a related note) said Segoe/Slater Parks are getting new playground equipment this year. There is a second Parks Dept meeting planned for public input on which equipment is desirable; at Van Hise School 12/6 at 6 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.
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