Wednesday, October 8th

Jenkins Memorial Church


In attendance:

Chris Ernst, David Johnston, Jill Averitt, Mary Ann Turner, Rachel Turner, Phil Poe



Agenda Items:

 

Council Nominations

President: Jan Johnston
Vice President: Christina Root / Rod Brooks
Social: Terry Jasper
Communications: Christina Root
Finance: Norty Turner (declined) (Chair of Finance Committee)
Mary Ann Turner asked to maintain her role
Community Affairs: Marcea Barringer / Jeff Cherry
Community Improvements: Jennifer Almekinder
Community Outreach: Elizabeth Stephenson

Proposed Bylaw Amendments

1. Combining Outreach & Communications
2. At-Large seat: Keep or lose this role, given that the requirements are ill-defined?
3. Communications Chair: Do we elevate to Council seat or create a secretary position? (In requirements, not necessarily in 'name')
4. Have three officers: President / Vice-President / VP- Communications
5. Terms- equality between experience and "new blood"
6. Appoint a chair for the Historic Tour (Jen Attride suggested and acting for '03)

 

Discussion of plans for the Fall Fling

Signs- discussion of "neighborhood signs" for the houses, blocks, the mural initiative, street sign hangers. Chris, Jill to take point on the house and median signs. Gather info on time, cost, etc. and also matching funds from city.

Brooks said to want to spearhead the mural project. No activity on this to date.

Group to meet prior to November meeting to discuss options

Playground- Parks & Rec having meetings on the Master Plan. Jeff Cherry proposing an amendment on our behalf.

Traffic Calming- Julie French from Five Points CAC spearheading efforts in our area. Phil suggests a $50.00 donation from the HGBNA to help defray the cost of the "Are You Speeding" signs that benefitted us all. Her cost was some $450.00.
 

 

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