Meeting Minutes: January 19, 2009
GBNA Monthly Meeting MinutesDate: January 19, 2009
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Place: St. Joseph Elementary School Cafeteria
Pauletta called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
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Secretary’s Report – Jane Powell gave everyone a copy of the minutes from December meeting. They were approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report – Fred Ellison reported that the current balance was $286.74 with $4604.76 in A/R. The report was approved as presented.
UNA Update – Bob Horton reported that they will be going to Home Depot 1/20 to pick up the next load of items for the neighborhoods. He reminded that members of the neighborhoods will have first priority. He gave the following details about the upcoming Candidate Forum – Tues., Jan. 27 at 7pm in the St. Joseph School auditorium. He noted the next Landlord Training will be Sat., March 21 from 8-4 in the City Utilities Training Center auditorium. Pre-registration fees are $30 for the workshop and conference manual. GBNA will pay $10 of the $30 fee. For more information 865-4774. Bob reported that UNA has moved next door to the Neighborhood Resource Center. They’re now at the SW corner of Division and Benton.
Caring Communities Update – LeeAnn Camey reported that there will be free tax clinics the last Saturday of January from 10-2 at the Henderson Unit of the Boys & Girls Club. The preparers will be volunteers from MSU. You must go to the site and make an appointment. She also reported that there will be a “Taking Care of Our Own” program meeting on Tues., Feb. 3 at 7pm at the Neighborhood Resource Center. The purpose of the program is to try to keep children in foster care in their schools, their neighborhoods and in touch with the friends they know during a difficult time.
Old Business
Office Millirons report – He said there were more complaints about activities at the old Fairbanks School property. If the landlord, Bill Weiss, doesn’t do certain things, they will file charges. Concerning the drive-by shooting at 700 W. Scott and Webster, the residents didn’t get along very well. They’ve been arrested and are still in jail. He wants to establish neighborhood watch groups including apartments, duplexes and landlords, and is working with Mid-town to schedule a neighborhood watch meeting. He noted that if the sales tax doesn’t pass, PAR officers will be eliminated. He said Watch Associations are self-sufficient. He has websites to research and then would like to do a presentation. They find block captains, etc. and the police train them.
Railroad Funds – Pauletta reported that there is some $18,000 left that needs to be spent by June. The following are the suggestions for use of the funds. The list is in priority order. The person responsible for reporting back costs and details at the next membership meeting is also shown.
- Sports programs for the kids in the neighborhood – Pauletta
- Nice signs to put up at the entrances to the neighborhood like the ones Mid-town uses – Pauletta
- Planting gardens in the neighborhood – Lori and Anita
- Neighborhood beautification (when folks come to the April clean-up, give them bulbs to plant) – Lori and Anita
Committee Assignments – Pauletta encouraged everyone to sign up for a committee on the sign up sheets. Committees are encouraged to meet following the monthly membership meetings.
Business representatives for the Executive Committee – Pauletta asked for suggestions for people she could call. The following were suggested – Wommack’s, Box Car BBQ, Eagle Sheet Metal, Springfield Mill & Lumber and churches.
New Business
St. Patrick’s Parade – Anita reported that the parade would be Saturday, March 14. She said Rare Breed will help with the float. Local renaissance groups will participate with GBNA. Anita needs volunteers to help with the float. Please contact her at 831-0108.
Rare Breed – Anita thanked everyone for their help to these kids. They still need warm clothing.
Newsletter Mailing – Pauletta asked that anyone that could help prepare the Jan/Feb newsletter for distribution to come to the Neighborhood Resource Center at noon on Jan. 20.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:50 PM.