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Minutes of Dec 1, 2010 Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm in the Community Room of Tippecanoe Library.
Roll call of Directors: 9 in attendance; 1 excused, 1 absent.
Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA web site were approved.
No correspondence received at this time.
No Treasurer's report (no account/no balance)
President's Report: Recap of November meeting's decision that we should become a more "social" organization,
concentrating on sponsoring and promoting events in our area.
Nominating Committee Report: A Slate of Board of Director candidates including Steve Djuric, Tammy Kacziermiski,
Sean Kane and Bill Reik was presented. Terry Witkowski and Phyllis Logan agreed to step down to allow all four to serve on the board. Unanimous approval for new Board of Directors.: Jim Baker, Sue
Beecher,Brian Budnik, Steve Djuric, Bill Fox, Margie Fox,Chris Gauthier, Sean Kane, Tammy Kacziermiski, Bill Reik and Linda Yanasak.
Old Business:
Announcement of the Christmas Decorating Contest will be posted on the website. Jim Baker will contact Linda Yanasak about
possible publicity. Names and addresses will not be posted and a disclaimer will be posted that the association is not responsible for quality of photos. Voting will be done by e-mail by visitors to the
site. Submission deadline will be December 21st and the voting deadline will be January 7th. Winner will receive a plaque and possible additional prizes if we can get donations of
gift certificates or something similar.
Brian Budnik distributed a draft copy of a response to the City Engineer's Office about area sewer back-ups. Jim Baker will
create a letterhead for AGNA for Brian to use for submitting the letter. Suggestion made to send copies to the Mayor, Alderman Witkowski and Jeff Mantes (Public Works Committee). Brian will send the
letters and Jim will post a copy on the AGNA website.
Some funding for the association may be available through the Garden District Neighborhood Association. Jim Baker and Sue Beecher
will attend the next GDNA meeting on December 8, as delegates from AGNA to begin the application process for a start up grant of $100 from GDNA.
New Business:
Chris Gauthier reported on a letter received from the city about an outdoor cat colony permit request to residents neighboring
property on Van Norman St. Chris surveyed the neighborhood with a petition and sent a letter to the city requesting a hearing on the permit request. AGNA will support the neighbor's desire for denial of
the permit.
Alderman's Report: Terry Witkowski
Two license applications from the neighborhood will be discussed at the December 7th meeting of the License Committee. Off the Clock bar and restaurant is requesting a license to provide live music and Airport Pantry has new owner requesting a beer license. The store currently has a beer license.
There is an opening for a representative from our district on the City of Milwaukee Youth Council. Members need to be younger
than 18. Terry would appreciate any nominations we would like to offer.
Terry detailed projects for improvements in the district. The Gateway to Milwaukee Improvement District received a grant of
$100,000 to be used for curb improvement and lighted art projects on Layton Avenue west of Howell. The ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Historic Hwy 41 (S. 27th St.). S. 6th St. is becoming a "Green Street" with a lot of new environmental and ecological projects being planned.
Discount cards for Gateway businesses can be obtained from their office at 861 W. Layton or registering at their website
gatewaytomilwaukee.com.
Donations for the 4th annual Care Package for Soldiers will be accepted at the Mayor's office until December 14th.
Two candidates have filed papers for the county supervisor position vacated by Chris Larson. Perhaps a candidate forum could be
a possible speaker topic for future meeting.
Other Items for Discussion:
Chris Gauthier suggested a possible event for the association to sponsor for children. He coordinates the Survive Alive House
and would be willing to calendar a date for neighborhood children.
Suggestion made that we look into holding a fund-raising event at an area restaurant such as Culver's. Discussion will be held
at our next meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Next meeting will be Wednesday, January 5, from 6:00 to 7:45 in the Community Room
of the Tippecanoe Library.
Meeting adjourned at 7:22 pm.
Phyllis Hardtke Logan
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Minutes of Nov. 3, 2010 Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm in the Community Room of Tippecanoe Library.
Roll call of Directors: 8 in attendance; 1 excused, 2 absent.
Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA web site were approved.
Secretary was excused. No correspondence received at this time.
No Treasurer's report (no account/no balance)
President's Report: Comment on low turnout of members. Members were notified by email using information from our membership
registration cards.
New Business: The first order of business was discussion on what we want the association to be. It was decided that we
should become a more "social" organization, concentrating on sponsoring and promoting events in our area. Examples were given on some possible events and activities such as a March Movie Night. Cooperation with
businesses is important and should be cultivated. The association cannot be run by a handful of board members; will need committees, volunteers, member involvement. Sean Kane and Chris Gauthier volunteered to
co-chair the Events committee. It was decided that we will sponsor a "Holiday Home Decoration Contest." Web site posting of entrants and email voting will be set up. Other details will be worked out. Kick off will
be at Dec. 1 meeting. Notice of the event will be sent to local newspapers by Linda Yanasek.
Some funding for the association may be available through the Garden District Neighborhood Association. Terry Witkowski gave details
on applying for a start up grant of $100 from GDNA.
Aiding neighbors that need help was discussed. It was noted that people in this area usually don't/won't ask for outside help. There
is a 211 help line available.
Old Business: Terry Witkowski handed out a report from the City Engineers Office about area sewer back ups. This was
the subject of the Sept. 2010 meeting. Suggested we respond to the report. Brian Budnik will draft the response.
Nominating committee will present a slate of Board of Director candidates for voting at next meeting.
With no other business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Next meeting will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, same
place, same time.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.
R/S: J. Baker for Phyllis Logan
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MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 BUSINESS MEETING
The September Business Meeting of the Airport Gardens
Neighborhood Association was held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Burdick Grade School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
President Jim Baker called the meeting to order at 8:25 P.M after a presentation by
representatives of MMSD and the City of Milwaukee's Engineer's Office concerning recent basement flooding, their causes and possible remedies.
ROLL CALL (Non-Taken)
PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING -- Notice of the
fall business meeting that was hand delivered to all households in the designated area of the association.
READING OF MINUTES -- There were no minutes available from the previous meeting of the association.
REPORT OF OFFICERS
A. President – James Baker:
Opening remarks:
1. Welcome to everyone and invitation to become members of the association.
2. Thank you to all who helped to distribute flyers for the meeting. Hope to build an e-mail
list for future meeting notifications.
3. Goals of the association
a. To act as liaison between elected officials and neighborhood groups.
b. Provide information to residents on topical items.
c. Encourage support for local merchants.
4. The board welcomes any suggestions for future speakers and programs.
B. Treasurer – Sue Beecher (no report)
AGENDA ITEMS
C. Correspondence: No items to discuss
D. Committee Reports:
1. Nominating Committee: Bill Fox, Chris Gautier and Terry
Witkowski asked to serve as Nominating Committee to invite more board members. The by-laws make provision for an 11 member board. There are presently 6 members. Those present were invited to
nominate themselves if interested.
2. No other standing committees at this time.
E. Old Business: No items to discuss
F. New Business
1. Suggestion made from the floor that there be internet access to the association for its members. The association already has a website at
www.airportgarden.org. The board will take advisement about expanding internet access i.e. google group or yahoo group.
2. Question raised about crime statistics for the neighborhood.
a. Alderman, Terry Witkowski answered the question about crime trends in the area and provided a map showing recent crime data.
b. Steve Djuric discussed his Tippecanoe Crime Watch website and offered to put a link on the neighborhood website. He urged the group to promote block watches.
c. Concern expressed about the empty businesses on Howell Avenue. Terry Witkowski gave an update on recent activity with business and gave brief history of the Business Association that once existed. Terry expressed the importance of supporting area business.
d. Thank you expressed to Bay View Printing for donating the flyers that were distributed to residences.
G. Next meeting scheduled for November
3rd at Tippecanoe Library. Agenda items will include collecting ideas of what people want to get out of this association.
Motion to adjourn was seconded, carried. Adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Phyllis Hardtke Logan, Secretary
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