West
Central Neighborhood Association
Minutes of the Board
March 13, 2007
Board members
present:
John Simerman
Mike Walsh
Jill Downs
Charlotte A. Weybright
Mike Anderson
Al Hofer
Nikki Thorpe (IACED)
Casi Bromelmier
MINUTES
· Minutes from meeting of February 19, 2007, accepted and approved
REPORTS
·
Net Worth
o As
of 3/13/07 net worth is $22,180.15
·
Income/Expense
o Total
Income: $ 905.71
o Total
Expenses: $4,102.88
Overall Total $5008.59
CHDOs
· IACED will be ending CHDO assistance in June/July
o Will still be able to talk to consultants
o Will be able to access internet for info
· Housing project application is due by April 1, 2007
o Not sending a letter does not disqualify us
o If letter isnt filed, how will it affect continuing ability to participate
o Jill will send letter of intent with general wording
· Nikki handed out packet containing job descriptions, evaluation forms, and personnel policies
·
Nikki also handed out pamphlet on abandoned
property in
· Pamphlet addressed information as to 17-day CHDO training sessions Jill will tentatively go to two of four sessions
HOUSES UPDATE
·
o House was broken into for copper tubing
o Dave Kinder Neighborhood Revitalization Manager
§ Issue of lead abatement on inside
§ In the interim, controls on inside need to be established
o Contractor is coming Thursday (must be on Citys approved list)
o Titan Title shows liens on property
§ City Code has lien for $115 will release John spoke to Tim Doemer
· 1218 Stophlet
o House has been demolished empty lot left
·
1218
o Is not protected
·
802/804 W.
o Needs to be boarded appropriately
o New legislation last month at City Council Conservation Districts
· Washington/Jefferson
o Number of houses boarded up is growing
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
·
o Appeal hearing is being held to decide whether to allow lots to be divided
o Mike Walsh made a motion to support the division Mike Anderson seconded motion motion carried
GRANTS APPLICATIONS (U.E.A., Foehlinger,
other)
·
Arts United request - $3,478 to help cover House
& Garden tour including brochure and music
·
Foehlinger request -
$5,907 which includes money for audit
·
UEA - $500 to support newletter
CEDIT
· Application submitted to continue streetscaping and brick streets
PLANNING
·
Several activities are scheduled for May
o Great American Clean-Up May 19, 2007
o Grass Roots Preservation Roundup May 12, 2007
o Decided to have Dumpster Day, Garage Sale, and other activities at a later date
2007 BUDGET
· Need to keep better track of budget
FLOODING
· Jill will check with Dave Ross on date of flood meeting
WEST CENTRAL BUILDINGS
·
901 W.
o Meeting on March 15, 2007 re: condition of building
·
o Fort Wayne Community Schools Task Force has suggested closing Washington Elementary and tearing it down by 2010
o Letter will be sent to FWCS to suggest that other alternatives be found for the school
·
1010 Broadway
o
Scott Greider has
closed on 1010 Broadway
·
Canton Laundry is closed
·
o
John sent letter to school board expressing concern
about the future of the school
o
Tim Pape sent e-mail
indicating he has spoken to FWCS to find an alternative use
OTHER
· WCNA Website
o Website duties will remain with John Garza for the present
Respectfully submitted
___________________________________
Charlotte A. Weybright, Secretary
West Central Neighborhood Association
March 13, 2007