West Central Neighborhood Association

Minutes of the Board

October 18, 2010

ATTENDEES: Charlotte Weybright, David Long, Cherie Stark, Jack Stark, Susan Smethers, Chris Ruckman, Al Hofer, Casi Bromelmeier, Mike Walsh

GUESTS: None

Interim President Discussion: Charlotte re-communicated John Simerman’s decision to step down as President of WCNA. Charlotte briefly talked through her discussion with John. As vice-president, Charlotte indicated her willingness to act as interim president through year-end.

§ Motion made by Jack for Charlotte Weybright to act as interim WCNA Board President for remaining term. Mike Anderson seconded – vote made, all approved - passed.

§ Motion made by Jack to keep the WCNA Board Vice President position open through the remaining term. Mike Anderson seconded – vote made, all approved – passed.

REPORTS

Minutes: September Minutes presented – wording change needed in Thieme Drive section – change made and accepted

Treasurers: September Reports presented and accepted

Membership: Total count increased by 2 to 106

Plan Committee:

• October Plan Committee meeting canceled – no update
• Board discussion:

o Design Standard Meeting update:

§ Vote to happen 11/19/10

§ Questions raised in meeting regarding CM5A & CM5B

§ Local Historic District not covered under new Design Standards

§ Motion made by Cheri Stark for WCNA Board of Directors to send a letter showing Board’s support of the Design Review Standards. Charlotte seconded; vote made; all approved; passed.

§ Will communicate event at the October WCNA Association meeting

Flood Control:

• Thieme Drive:

o Flood Control - No update

o Erosion Control construction currently underway

Tour Committee:

• No update

EXISTING BUSINESS

· CHDO

• WCNA CHDO Recertification
• 2010 CHDO Manual distributed and discussed
• More ridged guidelines
• Need to determine if WCNA can operate within the new guidelines – will continue discussion
• To Do items if we move forward with certification:
• Develop WCNA Affordable Housing Policy
• Develop WCNA Procurement Policy
• Determine if CHDO had to be established outside of WCNA 501-3c standing
• Review manual in preparation of ad-hoc meeting scheduled the following week, October 19.
• 825 W. Washington
• No discussion – Mike Anderson not present to discus recent activities; will hold off on discussion until decision made on CHDO Certification.

NEW BUSINESS

· Parks & Recreation Dept. cutback on funding tree replacements - David passed out ‘Public Comment Form” to members which he received and will also pass out at next week’s Association meeting, for people to respond if they choose.

· Tree Canopy Comeback – marketing material handed out

· Neighborhood Christmas Traditional Lighting Contest

o Co-sponsored with Sentimental Journey Carriage Rides

o Open to all WCNA residents

o Will have non-resident judges;

o Sentimental Journey will have prize packages for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place

o Motion made by Jack to support Christmas lightening by advertising and $75 monetary support. Mike Walsh seconded; vote made; all approved; passed.

· 2011 Membership Drive – discussion surrounding how to attract new members (examples: give-a-ways, $10 certificates from local restaurants, etc.) – will continue discussion.

· Zoning

o Midtown Real Estate – recently approved

o 2 pending – Salin Bank & 125 W. Columbia Street – neither have asked for our support

Meeting adjourned

Respectfully submitted:

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Susan Smethers, Board Secretary

West Central Neighborhood Association