Hi, Team Thanks for helping get so much done in this meeting. Please note action items in bold below. Attendees:
- Janice
- Chris A
- Ollie A
- Vickie
- David
- Chris D
Notes:
- Bylaws-David reports that progress has not been made on the bylaws. Chris A suggests that this will be a winter activity.
- Treasury-Vickie reports that we paid $750 for the tree work and otherwise the balance is the same as the last report.
- West property border-Chris A reports that Matt Frame states that the school district has no plans for development of the elementary school’s east border. (There is further info below about NYC west border.)
- Utilities underground-Chris A reports that questions remain about underground utilities.
- Janice reports that Matt is working on some concrete benches, which will enhance the enjoyment of the property.
- Chris A reports that Matt R continues research the possibility of granting easements.
- Chris D proposes to limit cars to 15 on property. Further discussion changes the proposal to eliminate parking entirely Vicki motions that we eliminate parking on NYC property starting in July. Motion passes
- Chris D proposals that $1,000 be allocated from NYC budget for parking barriers. The primary goal is functional-to prevent unauthorized parking. Motion passes. Action item for everyone-email ideas about what form the parking barrier takes by July 4. We discussed several options and can continue the discussion with email.
- Chris D proposes that a design be created for the west border of the NYC property. The budget for the design and development is $400. Motion passes. Design should be done this summer but planting may wait until next year due to it being late in the season given the site has no water. Board members are free to create designs for the west border.
- Chris D proposes that a budget of $200 be allocated to summer programs such as outdoor movies, concerts, speakers etc. Janice seconds the motion. Janice will get back to us about next steps.
- Chris D proposes that we amend our insurance policy to 1) eliminate parking 2) allow events. Motion passes. Chris D will speak to Mitchel Joseph.
- Chris D proposes that the board set up a team to plan the use of the property for the Grape Festival with the goal of raising $1,600 to offset above expenses. Much discussion was had about donating the use of the property to the Lego Robotics. Also Chris A shared drawbacks of allowing unauthorized vendors onto the property. Motion passes. Vicki to be the focal point for this fundraising activity. She will be in touch about next steps.
- Chris D proposes the below press release. Motion passes with adjustments to the question and answer about parking. Motion passes. Chris D to send release.
The next meeting is Tuesday, July 23 at 6 PM at Bob ’N Ruths.