West Central Neighborhood Association

General Meeting

Minutes – January 2010

 

 

MINUTES

·         Not presented

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

·         Approved and accepted

 

MEMBERSHIP

·         40 members prior to January Association meeting

·         Good enrollment (20+) at January Association meeting

 

HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR COMMITTEE

·         1ST meeting for 2010 Tour scheduled: Tuesday, February 23 @ 7 p.m.; location is Soups, Salads & Spirits Restaurant on Calhoun Street.

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE

·         1000 Block Broadway discussion

o       Also, discussed passing motion & vote at January Board meeting requesting notification to City to not pursue demolition.

§         Association made and passed a motion to have Cindy Joyner, from Neighborhood Code, come to February’s Association Meeting to speak to Association members.  

 

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

·         Thieme Drive –

o       Bob Kennedy responded, US Army Corp of Engineers and permits in placed to start work; looking for contractor bids.

o       Project north of initial project in discussion mode

·         Section 42 – On hold for 2 – 3 months

·         Concern Citizen Watch (CCW) – Thanks to WCNA residences; police have identified a person suspected of discarding used tires in West Central and surrounding neighborhoods.

·         GE Lighted Sign

o       Mike Anderson submitted letter in appreciation of new lighting which was in the 12/29/09 News-Sentinel Cheers section and also sent letter to GE’s general manager.

o       Joann Bruce submitted letter which appeared in 12/5/09 Journal Gazette.

·         1134 Nelson

o       Project not yet finalized.

 

NEW BUSINESS

o       Joann Bruce brought in a ‘Get Well Card’ for members to sign for Maxine Patterson, WCNA resident who was recently hospitalized.

§         Association made and passed motion to also send flowers to Maxine out of general fund.

o       Superior Street Water Dikes

§         Multiple episodes of clay clogged drains (ongoing issue for area)

§         US Army Corp of Engineer funding has been secured for permanent dikes.

·         Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

o       Henry’s Restaurant – Building a deck on west side of building; legal counsel for owner asking if WCNA want to show support; need to submit comments by January 26.

§         Association made and passed motion to write letter of support and request for excellence in appearance and compatibility in adherence with historic design and build.

o       802 & 804 W. Washington – owner requesting variance to reduce parking from required 6 spaces to 4 spaces.  Owner has not requested WCNA support. 

·         Downtown Design Standards Process

o       Scott Greider indicated WCNA may want to take an active review of the upcoming proposals.  Drafts of design standards are scheduled to be ready for review in 3 weeks; public will have 4 weeks to review before it goes to City Council.

·         DIDD “Best Event of 2009” Award 

o       Arts Fest which was part of WCNA’s 2009 House & Garden Tour won award.

o       Arts Fest was expanded in 2009 to a 2-day fun filled block party featuring a full roster of local musicians, dance groups and artists.

o       Ben Porter, Steve Moranda and David Long accepted award.

 

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted:

 

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Susan Smethers, Secretary

West Central Neighborhood Association