MHCA Area Directors' meeting minutes

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Midvale Heights Community Association
Board of Directors Meeting
November 22, 2004

Present: K. Krohn (presiding), C. Henige, G. Poulson, J. Sweet, M. Silbernagel, M. Hoffman, N. Goldberger, R. Rotter, J. Watson, D. Nason, J. Gary, R. Meihsner, T. Jarvis,
G. Merriman (newsletter)

Also Present: Rachel Martin, Nancy Gutkenchet, Jerry Kotnour, John Fahrney (city) &
Michael Trotter (city)

1. Introductions: Those present introduced themselves. The board created an agenda for tonight’s meeting.
2. Minutes: Minutes of the 10/26/04 meeting were approved.
3. Treasurer’s Report: R. Rotter presented the report. Specifically the revenues and expenditures for the 50th anniversary party were reviewed. R. Meihsner presented a report on the 50th anniversary party. J. Sweet asked about what was available for Tokay Blvd replanting. Jean reminded members that the city has a matching fund for those expenditures. The board discussed water use at the Gateway. Greg Bell prepared a watering plan. The extra cost of the water to the Schappe’s was minimal. As a thank you to the Schapee’s for use of their water, Jean Sweet moved that the board provide a cash gift of $ 50. The motion was adopted.
4. Mr. Fahrney and Mr. Trotter described the sidewalk replacement program, its goals and timetable for Midvale Heights replacement work. A description of the review process was also provided. At the heart of the program are the ADA regulations. The cost of replacing a segment is $ 180 which the city contributes ½. Jerry Kotnour raised several questions regarding the City’s process on reviewing and marking sidewalks. He feels that his sidewalk segments are fine and that he could repair cracking much cheaper than the city. Also he feels that other nearby dangerous sidewalks have been ignored. Mr. Fahrney raised citizen liability if the owner of the property repaired sidewalks not according to city specifications. It was suggested that city representatives meet with Mr. Kotnour again to review his specific concerns.
5. Members were told that the History books would arrive on December 1st. They will divided by area and area directors would pickup their arrive and distribute.
6. A presentation made by Rachel Martin & Nancy Gutkenchet about a landscape and entry way project at Midvale School. A model of the project was presented. The idea would be to install this entryway feature on the Midvale side of the school near the ball diamond. The hope was to partner with the school and nearby neighborhoods for the financial support and installation. There are also several public grant programs that could be approached. It could be a communitybuilding project. It would also create a beautiful public space. This presentation will be made to the Westmorland neighborhood. The initial feedback from the school was positive. The Board deferred action until a specific amount was requested.
7. Rachel also provided information concerning upcoming hearings regarding the Monroe/Regent intersection and the impact that redesign could have on users of the Southwest path. The meeting was initially set for December but will delayed be until January.
8. Tom Jarvis reported on some enhancements to the website to make navigation easier.
9. It was reported that 26 people took part in the fall clean up of the Tokay medians.
10. Elections for officers was postponed until the next meeting.
11. Meeting adjourned @ 8:50 pm.