MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MARCH 22, 2005
Minutes
Present: Nina Goldberger, Gary Poulsen, Jean Sweet, Margaret Hoffman, Dennis Lamb, Rita Meihsner, Reinnie Meihsner, Tom Jarvis, Jane Sherwood, Dan Nason, Colleen Brown, Janice Gary, Scott Sussman, Kay Krohn, David Krohn, and George Merriman
Also attending: Jim Baumann, Paul Borowsky and other gentlemen from the Westside Senior Coalition
1. Introduction: Those present at the meeting introduced themselves
2. Minutes: The minutes of the February 22, 2005, meeting were approved
3. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter was not present but he did provide a detailed paper report, which showed an ending cash balance of 6,933.02.
4. County report: R. Fyrst was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no county report.
5. City report: C. Thomas was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no city report.
6. Senior Center: Paul Borowsky and other gentlemen from the Westside Senior Center reported to the board that the West Madison Senior Coalition were strongly considering looking to build the new West Madison Senior Center at the Odana School Park. The purpose of the presentation was to inform the neighborhood association and get input about the board’s thoughts on this matter. The board asked a number of questions and seemed generally supportive of the idea. The board asked that it continue to be updated as further progress is made on the possible Senior Center at the Odana School Park. The West Madison Senior Coalition also provided Scott Susman with a draft copy of the their proposal for a New West Madison Senior Center.
7. Odana Pond: The board heard a presentation from Jim Baumann about his concerns with the Madison Gas & Electric diversion of water from Odana Pond. The board also received a copy of his letter to various officials on this matter. The board determined to form a committee to work with Madison Gas & Electric on this matter. On this committee were Gary Poulsen, Jim Baumann, Dennis Lamb, and Jean Sweet. Jean also mentioned that other area residents may be interested in joining this committee and would ask them if they were interested. Gary Poulsen advised the board that he would seek out to talk to the appropriate gentlemen about this matter.
8. Midvale Plaza: Concerns were expressed about the lack of information about future development of the Midvale Plaza. The board unanimously adopted an editorial to be placed in the Midvale Messenger, Wisconsin State Journal, and Capital Times to express the board’s concerns. In addition, the board formally asked Gary Poulsen to contact the owner’s of the Midvale Plaza to inquire about how they planned to inform the neighborhood association and neighbors about their future development plans.
9. Formal Questions for Candidates: Some potential questions for Scott Sussman proposed candidates for future elections. The board supported the idea of having questions, but decided to hold off on adopting questions until other board members had an opportunity to develop other ones. It was recommended that the board address this issue at its next meeting in April.
10. Advertisements in Messenger: It was noted companies that had previously advertised in the Midvale Messenger owed that over $1,600. It was also noted that Ron Rotter and his wife this past Sunday March 17 had sent bills to the various companies whom had not previously paid their bills. Scott Sussman mentioned that Ron Rotter had suggested that the bills be paid in advance in the future to avoid this problem. The board held off a decision on this matter until the next meeting.
11. Grant Application: It was noted that Rachel Martin had sent an initial letter of application for the City of Madison’s 2005 Neighborhood Grants Program. This grant application is for funds to conduct a community building project at Midvale Elementary School. A copy of her letter was distributed to the board.
12. Safe Community Coalition crosswalk: The board determined it did not want to participate in this program.
13. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:40.