Midvale Heights Community Association
Board of Directors Meeting October 25, 2005 Minutes
Present: S. Sussman (presiding), N. Goldberger, G. Poulson, J. Sweet, M. Hoffman, M Silbernagel, R. Meihsner, R. Meihsner, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Sherwood, C. Brown, J. Gary, K. Reuter Krohn, G. Merriman
Also attending: Joan Lawrence, Bart Lawrence, Barbara Meyer, Robert Meyer, Dan Schally, Cassie Wyss
1. Introductions: Those present at the meeting introduced themselves.
2. Minutes: The minutes of the September 27, 2005 meeting were approved as distributed.
3. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a report, showing an ending cash balance of $17,908.83, including details for various areas of activity. The Board discussed various aspects of the report.
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. Eagle Scout project: Dan Schally described to the Board his project to keep leaves out of the storm sewers this autumn. He will put city-provided decals on or near storm sewer drains and will provide packets of information to residents near drains. Motion was made, seconded, and passed that the Board supports this project and authorizes Mr. Schally to mention this support to appropriate people.
7. Odana Pond project: Barbara Meyer, Robert Meyer, Joan Lawrence, and Bart Lawrence provided information regarding the MG&E proposal to build and operate a groundwater recharge facility that would draw water from Odana Pond and that could have negative effects on wildlife and other aspects of the area. Board members pointed out that this pond is an important natural resource for the neighborhood and beyond. There was consensus that the Association should have a committee that would monitor any such construction and operation and would report to the Board and others for appropriate action. Formal action to establish the committee was delayed until the November meeting.
8. Bulk mailing of the newsletter: Rita Meihsner reported that she had gathered some information on using the Association’s bulk mailing permit to mail the newsletter, rather than having it hand delivered by Block Captains. She recommended that the Association acquire a nonprofit bulk mailing permit, which would reduce mailing costs. In order to be bulk mailed, the newsletter would need to be collated and stapled, probably by the printer, with additional cost. Mailing costs would be around $250 per issue. After considerable discussion, motion was made, seconded, and passed that the nonprofit bulk mailing permit be obtained. R. Rotter and R. Meihsner agreed to take care of this. Other action regarding this matter was delayed to the November meeting.
9. Midvale Plaza and westside senior center: S. Sussman informed the Board that a well-attended meeting had been held to gain neighborhood input for the development of Midvale Plaza. He said that plans were going forward. Plans for building a senior center at Odana School Park were going forward, as well.
10. Channel 27 listening opportunity: S. Sussman informed the Board that members had been invited by Channel 27 News to provide input regarding issues of concern to the neighborhood. Several members volunteered to attend the listening session on December 13.
11. Food study: Cassie Wyss spoke to the Board regarding a study that she is doing on using photography to keep a diary of food intake. She invited members of the Board to talk with her if they were interested in participating in the study.
12. Sign replacement update: S. Sussman told the Board that he is still unclear regarding whether the City will pay the full cost of replacing the neighborhood sign that was damaged, or only half the cost. He will follow up on this and bill the City appropriately. Board members pointed out that the new sign did not have the same color scheme as the original.
13. Reimbursement of Rachel Martin: S. Sussman informed the Board that Rachel Martin had incurred expenses of $46.43 for refreshments at the neighborhood meeting about Midvale Plaza. Motion was made, seconded, and passed to reimburse her for this amount.
14. Miscellaneous matters: S. Sussman reminded the Board that the Annual meeting of the Association would be held in conjunction with the November Board meeting and that the Directors from the odd-numbered areas would be elected. J. Sweet reminded the Board that fall cleanup of the Tokay median plantings would be held Saturday, October 29.
15 . Adjournment The meeting adjourned 8:50 p.m.
Charles Bunge, Secretary