BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SUMMIT HILL ASSOCIATION
Nov. 8, 2007
Minutes
Members Present: Angst, Barrera, Breymeier, Flahaven, Haas, Huffman, Lein, Lucke, Pearce, Pramas, Ramberg, Seningen, Sorenson, Sutherland, White, Winsor, Zambreno
Members Absent: Barton, Fox, Hedberg, Verweij
Others Present: Diane Hilden, Jeff Roy, Elizabeth Wefel, Jim Newman, Bev Wickenstein
President called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Additions to the Agenda: None.
Approval of Minutes: Past minutes for September and October meeting not available at this meeting.
1. President’s Report:
The Executive Committee nominated the following slate of individuals for the following offices:
President: Mark Sutherland
Vice-President: Tammy Haas
Treasurer: Nancy Breymeier
Secretary: Tim Pramas
The floor was opened for further nominations and there were none. A motion was made and seconded for approval of the slate of nominees and the nominees were approved by voice vote.
Elizabeth Wefel was thanked for her past efforts and service as a board member and President.
Photographs were taken of the new board for the newsletter.
There was discussion and agreement about pairing experienced board members with new ones for mentoring.
Bev Wickenstein and Jim Newman provided information and answered questions about the proposed refrigerated ice rink for the Linwood Recreation Center.
2. Executive Director’s Report:
Diane Hilden provided updates on neighborhood crime issues and reminded members about a block leaders meeting open to the public on Nov. 15 focusing on domestic violence education.
3. Old Business:
The 2008 SHA Budget was discussed and the proposed budget was approved by voice vote.
There was discussion regarding the 2008 Goals and Objectives and Linda Winsor offered several minor amendments to the Goals and Objectives. As amended, the 2008 Goals and Objectives were approved by voice vote.
4. New Business:
• By voice vote the Board authorized Jeff Roy, Mark Sutherland, and Tammy Haas as signers for the SHA bank account and by voice vote it was determined to maintain the account with Cherokee Bank.
• Neighborhood Honor Roll Nominations for January 11, 2008 event were approved by voice vote: Todd Wichman, Jim White and Rosemarie Rumsey.
• Melissa Sutherland was approved by voice vote as the District Council Collaborative Representative.
• After discussion by Tammy Haas and discussion by the Board, by voice vote the termination and buyout of the current House Tour PR agent for $500 was approved.
5. GABA Report:
Jaimee Lucke discussed GABA concerns regarding the EQ Life situation, the Nov. 15 Art on Grand Ave. event, and the Dec. 1 Grand Meander.
6. Treasurer’s Report:
Nancy Breymeier provided background on the history of past budgets and the current financial condition.
7. Committee Reports:
• Communications Committee: Jaimee Lucke provided updates on upcoming publications.
• Development Committee: Tammy Haas supplied an update on the status of the House Tour planning activities.
• D16 Implementation Committee: Jeff Roy referenced and highlighted various matters described in the 2008 Goals and Objectives.
• District Council Collaborative: Mark Sutherland outlined the status of the process of various groups planning for the central corridor.
• Environmental and Beautification Committee: Jeff Roy indicated the committee is currently inactive and needs a volunteer member to serve as the chair of the committee. Past committee activities and successes were covered.
• Pedestrian Safety and Traffic Calming Committee: Jeff Roy provided background information regarding current issues relating to school traffic safety.
• Zoning and Land Use Committee: Maureen Flahaven discussed the committee’s recent approval of a request from Salut Restaurant for a variance and some historical background regarding the property where EQ Life is currently located.
Adjourn: at 8:53 p.m.
Submitted by Tim Pramas