Midvale Heights Community Association Board of Directors Meeting May 2005

Minutes

Present: K. Reuter-Krohn (presiding), N. Goldberger, G. Poulson, J. Sweet, M. Hoffman, P. Baker, D. Lamb, R. Meihsner, R. Meihsner, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, C. Robida, J. Gary, C. Henige, G. Merriman

Also attending: Cindy Thomas

1. Introductions: Those present at the meeting introduced themselves.

2. Minutes: The minutes of the April 26, 2005 meeting were approved as distributed. During the discussion of the minutes, the Board was informed that Rachel Martin had decided not to apply for a community enhancement grant this year.

3.Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a report, showing an ending cash balance of $17,325.00, including details for various areas of activity. He pointed out that there was quite a bit of income from the T-Ball program. J. Sweet pointed out that the Association’s history book was selling well and bringing in income.

4. County report: R. Fyrst was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no county report.

5. City report: C. Thomas made a brief report on city matters. There will be a neighborhood meeting in June regarding redevelopment plans for Midvale Plaza.. Plans for a new westside senior center building will be discussed at a meeting on June 29. C. Thomas pointed out that the MHCA traffic committee needs more members.

6. Garage sale: C. Robida informed the Board that he was willing to coordinate the neighborhood garage sale effort. Board members expressed their pleasure at this development. C. Robida distributed packets of fliers to Board members for delivery to neighborhood residents.

7. Tornado remembrance: C. Robida suggested that the Board consider having MCHA sponsor an event commemorating or remembering the 2004 tornado that hit the neighborhood. He volunteered to coordinate such an activity. Board members reacted positively to the idea and thanked C. Robida for his offer to coordinate planning for it. Motion was made, seconded and passed that MCHA sponsor a potluck party to commemorate the June 23, 2004 tornado, with C. Robida as coordinator, and that expenditure of up to $500 be approved for the event.

8. Membership drive: R. Rotter distributed draft copies of the 2005-2007 membership drive mailing. Board members made suggestions for editing. R. Rotter stated that he would have to forms printed and mailed as soon as possible. During this discussion, the Board agreed that the flier announcing the tornado commemoration potluck should be mailed with the membership forms.

9. Plantings update: J. Sweet announced that the replacement plantings for the Tokay Blvd. median cost 462.70, of which the City paid half. The plantings, cleanup, and mulching have been done. JoAnn Prange will take over coordination of upkeep of the Tokay median plantings. The Gateway plantings need weeding, and a weeding group needs to be developed.

10. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.

Charles Bunge, Secretary