BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SUMMIT HILL ASSOCIATION
DISTRICT 16 PLANNING COUNCIL
January 10, 2008
Minutes
Members Present: Angst, Barrera, Barton, Breymeier, Fitzgibbons, Flahaven, Huffman, Lein, Lucke, McGann, Pearce, Pramas, Sorensen, Sutherland, White, Zambreno
Members Absent: Fox, Haas, Ramberg, Seningen, Winsor
Also Present: Hilden, Roy, David Regan (GABA), Greg Cruz
President Sutherland called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
1. Additions to the Agenda: None.
2. Approval of Past Minutes (Nov.): Approved by unanimous voice vote.
3. President’s Report: Mark Sutherland
Sutherland reported on the planning progress for the house tour and the state of the annual fundraising drive.
4. Executive Director’s Report: Jeff Roy
• Diane Hilden, SHA Crime Prevention Coordinator, provided a December update on her project activities. She relayed reports of recent burglaries in the Benhill Road area. Hilden also noted that a meeting is being planned between owners of the Wild Onion establishment on Grand Ave. and area neighbors to discuss recent neighborhood complaints.
• Roy indicated the city contract for 2008 has been submitted. He also noted the year-end IRS and state tax reports and payments will be made in a timely manner.
5. Old Business:
• The “implementation plan” for the D16 plan was discussed. Lucke proposed an amendment that GABA be added as a “responsible party” for items P1, P10, and P11. As amended the implementation plan was approved by unanimous voice vote.
• Sutherland reported that all new board members have been paired with mentors (seasoned board members). Sutherland expressed his appreciation to all those who agreed to serve as mentors for new members.
6. New Business:
By unanimous voice vote, Pramas was appointed as DCC rep. alternate.
7. GABA Report:
Lucke noted that Grand Old Day is scheduled for June 1, 2008 and this event will be celebrating its 35th year. Many exciting activities are planned. By unanimous voice vote SHA letters of support for the event were approved with one amendment (the letter requesting extension of liquor licenses for certain establishments and locations noted in the letter should explicitly reflect that the time for the extension is limited from noon to 5 p.m. on June 1, 2008).
8. Treasurer’s Report:
Breymeier analyzed the 2007 budget and noted the generally good financial condition of the council.
9. Committee Reports:
• Communications Committee: Lucke reported on progress concerning a neighborhood welcome booklet and review of the council’s website.
• Development Committee: McGann provided an update on the house tour event planning.
• D16 Implementation Committee: Pramas is the chair of the committee. Sutherland noted we are looking for members to volunteer to serve on this committee.
• DCC on Central Corridor: Sutherland updated the board on recent DCC discussions on the number and location of stops being considered.
• Environment & Beautification Committee: Sutherland is seeking a volunteer to serve as chair of the committee.
• Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Committee: Fitzgibbons will chair this committee.
• Zoning and Land Use Committee: Flahaven reported on a recent committee hearing and ultimate outcome regarding two proposed variances for an attached garage to be built by a homeowner on Fairmount Ave. She also reported on committee approval with conditions of a request from Dixie’s to expand its outdoor patio and extend the liquor service area accordingly.
10. Announcements/Adjourn:
Possible topics for next month’s agenda were discussed followed by a unanimous vote to adjourn (meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.).
Submitted by Tim Pramas