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Airport Gardens Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes – January 5, 2012 Meeting was called to order at 6:45 pm at Off the Clock Roll Call of Board (11): Sean Kane, Nancy Gniot, Brian Budnik, Patti Schmid, Bill Fox, Margie Fox, Joanna Lang, Dennis Lang, Margery Kane, Lynn Janusz, Bill Reik Roll Call of Neighbors (17): Jean Kowalewski, Ed Rewolinski, Ken & Barb Rock, Marge Piwaron, Don & Lisa Cruz, Roger Joerres, Paul Szwalkiewicz, Joan Swiatzcak, Gina Sottie, Randy & Beth Jozwiak, Bob Galaszewski, Shirley Weyenerg, Bill Nowak, Jimmy Litsche Elected Officials in Attendance(1): Alderman Terry Witkowski Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were reviewed and approved Outgoing Correspondence: None. Correspondence received: None. Treasurer's report: AGNA treasury is currently $702 President's Report: AGNA has opened a Benefit Account for the Chandler family who were victims of a fire that took their home on Quincy Ave. The account is at the Bank Mutual branch on Howell Ave ( 3847 S Howell Ave). If you are interested in helping the Chandler family by donating to the account we have set-up for them, please go to the bank and tell the teller that you would like to donate money to the "Chandler Family Benefit Account". AGNA has opened this account with a $25 donation. Bank Mutual was also kind enough to send an email to their corporate office/all employees to ask for donations as well. President Sean Kane reiterated that the Board will move forward with plans to make AGNA its own 501(c)3. By obtaining our own 501(c)3 status AGNA would have its own IRS tax code, be able to apply for grants and plan events in a more independent manner. If anyone in the neighborhood is a lawyer or has connections with a lawyer and you/they would be interested in helping AGNA fill out state and federal paperwork to file for 501(c)3 status, please let AGNA know by talking to a board member of sending an email to postmaster@airportgardens.org. Thank you. Old Business: Bill Fox recognized the three winning households of
the 2011 AGNA Holiday Decoration Contest. New Business: President Sean Kane went over the planned events for AGNA in 2012 –
Easter Egg Hunt at Airport Park on Sunday April 1st from 12-2pm These events are in addition to our Monthly meetings that will take place at various establishment throughout the neighborhood the first Thursday of every month at 6:30pm AGNA is looking to distribute flyers throughout the year with information on events and happenings with AGNA. Look for a flyer in the next few weeks at you doorouse Elected Official Corner: Alderman Terry Witkowski Worked with the State Department of Transportation to receive confirmation of beautification of freeway off ramps in our district after freeway construction is complete. Alderman Witkowski asked the State DOT to dress-up the off ramps as an introduction to visitors to our garden district. Due to new traffic patterns with the freeway construction Alderman Witkowski was able to get approval to beautify a rusty wall on Holt/Howard avenues to give it a better appearance when visitors exit the freeway on their way to the airport. Working to implement a Taxi Cab Medallion program for the city of Milwaukee.
All cabs must receive a license from the city of Milwaukee to operate. There are a limited number of licenses. Alderman Witkowski would like to implement a medallion program where licenses would be sold at auction. Based on other cities that have this medallion program the city would likely be able to take in more revenue over the current licensing procedure.
Neighbor Crime Watch Update: Nancy Gniot went over the crime activity in our neighborhood over the last 30 days – o Multiple Car Break-ins/Vandalism – Destruction at the Holiday Inn at 545 W Layton Ave o Vandalism – Property Destruction at 101 Auto Loan at 235 W Layton, S Pine Ave and S Austin o Burglary – Break-ins on S Adams, S Logan (Airport Park Area) and S Pine o Theft from Motor Vehicle on W Armour, W Allerton and S Quincy o Assault on S Quincy and E Bolivar Nancy stressed that now is the time to form a strong block watch. All of this crime happened in winter and crime typically picks up in summer as it gets warmer. Nancy urged the members in attendance to sign-up for the block watch only if it is even a phone line watch. She reiterated that we need to watch out for one another as police can not be everywhere at every time. Nancy explained how a block watch works – Talk to your neighbors to get them signed up (Name, Address and phone number) When you see something suspicious going on call the police but then alert your block watch captain. The captain will have select neighbors to help call down the list of neighbors to let them know an incident has occurred and to be aware. As always Nancy reminded everyone to secure your properties, vehicles, etc... Also, motion sensing lights can help. Finally, Nancy reiterated that if you have an incident or problem you should not call Police Officer Marissa's desk or cell phone as she may be on patrol. If you need a police officer please call 911 in an emergency or (414) 933-4444 and Press 9 for a non emergency. Other Items for Discussion: Items discussed at September 2011 Meeting It was asked that AGNA look into saving Milwaukee county bus route 11 that services our area. With funding cuts the frequency of stops for the route could be diminished or the line could be cut all together Items discussed at May 2011 Meeting 3 Chris Gauthier proposed an idea for the 2012 Neighborhood Rummage. He would like to see a scavenger hunt created where participants would collect cards from each of the rummage households and the person with the most cards would receive a gift certificate Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting 1 Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting 1. Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell 2. The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers 3. Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards 4. Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker 5. Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events: AGNA February Meeting will be at The Packing House on THURSDAY February 2, 2012 at 6:30pm Brian Budnik, Secretary, AGNA Meeting Minutes – December 7, 2011 Roll Call of Neighbors (28): Jerome & Jean Kowalewski, Ken & Barb Rock, Cindy Hernandez, Janice Clark, Kevin Ponec, John & Marge Piwaron, Melanie & Jack Roepke, Chris Gauthier, Don & Lisa Cruz, Ross Nowak, Chuck Janusz, Roger Joerres, Mike Helzer, Linda & Don Poff, Paul Szwalkiewicz, Joan Swiatzcak, Josh & Becca Thompson, Rod Nowak, Gina Sottie, Jerry & Barbara Schulz Elected Officials in Attendance(2): Alderman Terry Witkowski & County Supervisor Jason Haas Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were reviewed and approved Outgoing Correspondence: None. Correspondence received: None. Treasurer's report: AGNA treasury is currently $720.21. Audit of 2011 AGNA transactions was performed by Brian Budnik and Jim Baker and the books are in order. President's Report: Sean Kane recognized the AGNA 2012 board members in attendance – Nancy Gniot, Brian Budnik, Patti Schmid, Bill Fox, Margie Fox, Jim Baker, Bill Reik, Marcia
Helzer, Joanna Lang, Dennis Lang, Margery Kane, Lynn Janusz. During the Board meeting that took place before the general meeting the 2012 Officers were voted on by the board, they are President – Sean Kane, Vice
President – Nancy Gniot, Secretary – Brian Budnik & Treasurer – Patti Schmid. President Sean Kane reiterated that the Board will move forward with plans to make AGNA its own 501(c)3. By obtaining our own 501(c)3 status AGNA would have its own IRS tax code, be able to apply for grants and plan events in a more independent manner. Old Business:None New Business:The Holiday Decoration Contest chaired by Bill Fox and Jim Baker is now in full swing. Nominations for the Holiday Decoration contest can be submitted to contest@airportgardens.org . Nominations will be accepted till December 15, 2011. Pictures will then be posted on the AGNA website and neighbors will have the opportunity to vote online. Only one vote is allowed per person. The votes will be tallied the week of Christmas and three winners will be announced. Winners will receive a sign for their yard, be recognized at the January 2012 AGNA meeting and will receive either a $25 gift card to The Packing House, an Alterra gift package or Pizza Hut Gift cards. More information on the Holiday Decoration Contest is posted on the AGNA website. Chris Gauthier, a resident of AGNA and also runs the Survive Alive House for the Milwaukee Fire Department spoke about hosting a fire safety course at the Survive Alive House after the recent situation with a fire claiming a house in our area. The Survive Alive House is on 20th & Forest Home and Chris would also provide a tour of the facility. Elected Official Corner: Alderman Terry Witkowski Spoke on when freeway ramps in our area would be re-opening Channel 6 TV Station has a local community website that our organization could start using in order to publicize our eventsThe Green Corridor (6th street between Howard and College) Design Competition to create a logo for the Green Corridor has been extended until December 14th. Alderman Witkowski provided a flier at our 11/2 meeting but more information can be obtained on this by contacting Joe Wilson, Executive Director of Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, 1313 W. Mount Vernon Avenue Milwaukee WI, 53233, (414) 272-5462 ext. 103One take away from the Crime Safety meeting that took place on November 28th was getting metal Neighborhood Watch signs put up on posts around our neighborhood. Alderman Witkowski said that the signs would have to be paid for by the residents but that he could help us obtain them. County Supervisor Jason Haas discussed that the key to his job is working with the community and local neighborhood association like our own. Discussed that he is starting an initiative with the Parks People in order to get funding for parks in our area. County Supervisor Haas said that our organization should work with him to get more information on this initiative. Neighbor Crime Watch Update: Nancy Gniot went over the crime activity in our neighborhood over the last 30 days – A business owner was held-up outside the US Bank on Howell. Nancy reminded those who make regular deposits to stager deposit dates and times in order to not be an easy target for criminals. Criminals who were riding bikes throughout the neighborhood in order to commit theft were apprehended by neighbors who used the block watch techniques of keeping their fellow neighbors informed. Neighbors who saw the suspicious activity called other neighbors and quickly the neighbors had a description that they were able to give to the police in order to track the criminals down. Nancy summarized the meeting she held at Tippecanoe Library in order to start expanding block watches in our community. She held the meeting with help from our Neighborhood Police Liaison Officer Marrissa. If you would like to become part of a block watch team in our neighborhood please contact Nancy through "mailto:postmaster@airportgardens.org". Other Items for Discussion:Items discussed at September 2011 MeetingIt was asked that AGNA look into saving Milwaukee county bus route 11 that services our area. With funding cuts the frequency of stops for the route could be diminished or the line could be cut all together Items discussed at May 2011 Meeting: Chris Gauthier proposed an idea for the 2012 Neighborhood Rummage. He would like to see a scavenger hunt created where participants would collect cards from each of the rummage households and the person with the most cards would receive a gift certificate. Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting: Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting. Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell. The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers. Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards. Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker. Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events: AGNA January Meeting will be at Off The Clock on THURSDAY January 5th 2011 at 6:30pm. AGNA Holiday Decoration Contest, nominations can be submitted to contest@airportgardens.org. Brian Budnik Secretary, AGNAThe Airport Gardens Neighborhood Association is dedicated to maintaining the high quality of life for those who live in our community = = = = = = =
Outgoing Correspondence:
Correspondence received:
Treasurer's report:
President's Report:
Old Business:
New Business:
Elected Official Corner
Neighbor Crime Watch Update:
Items discussed at September 2011 Meeting
A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events
Brian Budnik, Secretary, AGNA Meeting Minutes – October 5, 2011
Outgoing Correspondence: None Correspondence received: None Treasurer's report:
President's Report: None Old Business:
New Business:
Other Items for Discussion:
Items discussed at September 2011 Meeting Items discussed at May 2011 Meeting Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events
Brian Budnik -- Secretary, AGNA = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = AirportGardens Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes – September 7, 2011 Ø Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm in the dinning hall of The Packing House Ø Roll Call of Officers: Sean Kane, Brian Budnik, Sue Beecher, Bill Fox, Margie Fox, Jim Baker, Nancy Gnoit, Bill Reik Ø Roll Call of Neighbors: Jean & Jerome Kowalewski, Beth & Gary Haag, Chuck & Lynn Janusc, Margery Kane, Don & Lisa Cruz, Kris & Ross Nowak, Steve & Kendra Hawthorne, Linda Bump, Grace Diedrich, John Sieracki, Ellen Manglos, Dennis Lang, Linda & Don Poff, Linda Zellmer, Paul Szwalkiewicz, Bob & Adele Norman, Officer Marissa Ø Elected Officials in Attendance: CountySupervisor Jason Haas, Alderman Terry Witkowski Ø Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were reviewed and approved Outgoing Correspondence: · Secretary Brian Budnik crafted and sent a letter via email to our elected officials to invite them to attend the AGNA Neighborhood Social on 9/10/2011 o Elected officials who were sent notices were – Mayor Tom Barrett, State Senator Chris Larson, State Representative Christine Sinicki, County Executive Chris Abele, Alderman Terry Witkowski, Alderman Tony Zielinski and County Supervisor Jason Haas Correspondence received: · Email from Alderman Terry Witkowski on a possible funding project that AGNA will take into consideration · CountySupervisor Jason Haas sent the AGNA an update letter on airport noise. To summarize – · From now until mid-October 2011 the East/West runway will be limited, making the North/South runway the primary runway · From mid-October 2011 until May 2012 flight patterns will be back to normal · Starting in early May 2012, the North/South runway will be closed to all air traffic until late August 2012, making the East/West runway the only runway · AGNA received RSVP email notices from State Representative Christine Sinicki, County Supervisor Jason Haas and Alderman Terry Witkowski for the 9/10/2011 Neighborhood Social · AGNA received a respectfully decline email notice from State Senator Chris Larson for the 9/10/2011 Neighborhood Social · AGNA received a telephone correspondence from the office of Mayor Tom Barrett that he will be attending the 9/10/2011 Neighborhood Social Treasurer's report: · AGNA checking account balance is currently $770.21 President's Report: · Sean gave a wrap-up of The Packing House Inaugural Music Festival which took place on Saturday August 27th. Owner of Packing House, Chris Wiken, also gave a review of the event during remarks he made at the beginning of the meeting to welcome us to his establishment. Old Business: · Sue Beecher and Linda Poff gave a review of the meeting that took place at WingsAcademy on Wednesday September 30th. The meeting was very informative for our neighbors and there are no problems to report traffic or otherwise now that the school has begun classes. New Business: · Last reminder and overview of the AGNA Neighborhood Social that will take place on 9/10/2011 from 12pm-10pm. We have secured a port-a-potty and hand washing station for the event. o Noon-2pm is a craft fair for kids o 5pm will be a ceremony to recognize the event, thank volunteers and recognize local elected officials and business owners in attendance o At dusk a children's movie will be shown outside via a projector o Local officials who have RSVP'ed for the event are Alderman Terry Witkowski, County Supervisor Jason Haas, State Representative Christine Sinicki and Mayor Tom Barrett · Again this year, the AGNA neighborhood will organize a Halloween night time Tick or Treat event. More details on this event will be outlined in a joint Trick or Treat/Holiday Decoration Contest flier that will be distributed to all neighbors' doors in the coming weeks. · The Holiday Decoration Contest chaired by Bill Fox and Jim Baker is now set. Nominations for the Holiday Decoration contest will begin on Thanksgiving. Pictures can be submitted to postmaster@airportgardens.org. Anyone in the AGNA boundary is eligible. Nominations can be submitted for one's self or submitted by one's self for another neighbor encompassed by the AGNA boundary. Nominations will be accepted from Thanksgiving 2011 to December 15, 2011. Pictures will then be posted on the AGNA website and neighbors will have the opportunity to vote online. Only one vote is allowed per person. The votes will be tallied the week of Christmas and once a winner(s) is/are selected plaques and gift certificates will be presented the week of Christmas. More information on the Holiday Decoration Contest will be posted on the AGNA website and contained on the joint Trick or Treat/Holiday Decoration Contest flier. · The AGNA Craft Fair is set for April 21st, 2012 at Burdick Elementary from 9am-4pm. o Next committee meeting will be in October Neighbor Crime Watch Update: · Steve Djuric sent Secretary Brian Budnik a crime update for the previous month that was discussed with the neighbors in attendance. The information included the crime update for the past month and a review of incidents that took place in the neighborhood. The crime update from Steve will be included as an enclosure to the minutes. Board Member Items: · With the end of the year approaching, an Audit Committee and Board Member Nomination Committee were formed o Audit Committee – Brian Budnik and Jim Baker along with Treasure Sue Beecher will audit the AGNA General Ledger in accordance with IRS guidelines for non-profit organizations o Board Member Nomination Committee – Nancy Gnoit and Margie Fox will assemble a list of AGNA members who have interest in obtaining seats on the AGNA board Other Items for Discussion: Items discussed at September 2011 Meeting · It was asked that AGNA look into saving Milwaukee county bus route 11 that services our area. With funding cuts the frequency of stops for the route could be diminished or the line could be cut all together Items discussed at May 2011 Meeting · Chris Gauthier proposed an idea for the 2012 Neighborhood Rummage. He would like to see a scavenger hunt created where participants would collect cards from each of the rummage households and the person with the most cards would receive a gift certificate Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting · Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting · Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell · The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers · Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards · Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker · Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation Ø A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Ø Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm. Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events Ø Next monthly membership meeting will be on Wednesday October 5th at 6:30 pm at Board Member Nancy Gnoit's house at 624 E. Price Ave. Ø Night time Halloween Trick or Treating Ø AGNA Holiday Decoration Contest, nominations can be submitted to postmaster@airportgardens.org starting on Thanksgiving Day, November 24th Ø The AGNA Craft Fair is set for April 21st 2012 at Burdick Elementary from 9am-4pm Brian Budnik Secretary, AGNA = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Airport Gardens Neighborhood Association = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Airport Gardens Neighborhood Association Meeting Minutes – June 2, 2011
Correspondence received: Neighborhood member sent an email to AGNA requesting that an inquiry be put in to the city to erect a stop sign at the corner of Bolivar and Quincy. Alderman Witkowski addressed the issue with a letter about a stop sign at a intersection near this one and how the request was turned down due to other traffic control devices in the area and lack of traffic volume in that intersection.
Outgoing Correspondence: None.
Treasurer's report: AGNA has $383 set-up in a savings account at US Bank.
President's Report: Old Business: New Business: Neighbor Crime Watch Update: AGNA Board Member Meeting: Other Items for Discussion: Items discussed at May 2011 Meeting Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting
Brian Budnik, Secretary, AGNA Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2011 Ø Meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm in the dining hall of Packy's Ø Roll call: Chris Gauthier, Sean Kane, Brian Budnik, Sue Beecher, Bill Fox, Steve Djuric, Jim Baker, Margie Fox Ø Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were approved
Correspondence received: None.
Outgoing Correspondence: Flier for Neighborhood Rummage Sale.
Treasurer's report: $100 from the Garden District Neighborhood Association for attending their meetings as a satellite association.
President's Report:. Chris Gauthier made a speech concerning firefighters being downsized by Alderman Terry Witkowski.
Old Business: · Sean Kane spoke again about the Neighborhood Rummage Sale on 6/4 and again stressed that fliers need to be out by May 14th..
New Business: · Neighbors conversed with Alderman Terry Witkowski on issues that were effecting them in the neighborhood.
Other Items for Discussion: Chris Gauthier proposed an idea for the 2012 Neighborhood Rummage. He would like to see a scavenger hunt created where participants would collect cards from each of the rummage households and the person with the most cards would receive a gift certificate.
Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting · Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings
Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting · Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell · The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers · Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards · Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker · Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation
Ø A motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events Ø 6/2/2011 – Neighborhood Social Night/Business meeting at Amelia's to wrap-up preparation for the Neighborhood Rummage Sale on Saturday 6/4 Ø 6/4/2011 – Neighborhood Rummage Sale
Ø Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Brian Budnik, Secretary, AGNA = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Meeting Minutes – April 13, 2011 Ø Meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm in the dining hall of Amelia's Ø Roll call: Chris Gauthier, Sean Kane, Brian Budnik, Sue Beecher, Bill Fox, Steve Djuric, Jim Baker, Margie Fox Ø Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were approved
Correspondence received: None.
Outgoing Correspondence: Flier for Neighborhood Rummage Sale.
Treasurer's report: $100 from the Garden District Neighborhood Association for attending their meetings as a satellite association. Sue will set-up a checking account at either Bank Mutual or US Bank within our borders.
Sue Beecher, Treasurer will be the primary on the account and Chris Gauthier, President will be the co-signer.
President's Report:. Chris and Sean spoke about the high level of commitment that is needed to be a board member and stressed that board members need to be active and communicate issues that each may be having.
Old Business: · Sue Beecher spoke on the Garden District Neighborhood Association meeting that took place Wednesday March 23rd. The meeting included building partnerships with other satellite Garden District Neighborhood Associations and sharing ideas.
New Business: · Focus of the neighborhood clean up has shifted to just dumpsters and Chris may lead an effort to help clean neighborhood businesses.
· Rummage sale flier and plans were discussed. Sean Kane presented a flier. Fliers must go out by the week of May 16th.
· Citation was issued to Airport Pantry on the corner of Bolivar and Howard due to a clerk who showed children pornographic material. The business was cited by police. Steve Djuric of the Tippecanoe Crime Watch is aware of the situation and is stressing the appropriate channels for resolution.
· More locations were set for meetings. Chris and Sean will confirm with the owners of these establishment the exact dates and times.
o July – Big Mouth Frogs o August – Ho Ho's o September – Packing House
Other Items for Discussion: Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting · Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings
Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting · Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell · The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers · Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards · Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker · Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation Ø A motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
Calendar of Upcoming Meetings/Events Ø 4/23/2011 – Neighborhood Clean-up Ø 5/4/2011 – Neighborhood Social Night/Business meeting at Packy's Ø 6/2/2011 – Neighborhood Social Night/Business meeting at Amelia's to wrap-up preparation for the Neighborhood Rummage Sale on Saturday 6/4 Ø 6/4/2011 – Neighborhood Rummage Sale
Ø Meeting adjourned at 8:46 pm. Brian Budnik, Secretary, AGNA = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2011 Ø Meeting was called to order at 6:39 pm in the dining hall of Off the Clock Bar & Grill Ø Roll call: Chris Gauthier, Sean Kane, Brian Budnik, Sue Beecher, Bill Fox, Linda Yanasak (excused), Bill Reik, Steve Djuric, Jim Baker, Margie Fox, Tammy Kazmierski Ø Minutes of last meeting as posted on the AGNA website were approved with one amendment to the Treasurer's Report. See Treasurer's Report below for details of this amendment. Correspondence received: AGNA was copied on an email sent from Steve Djuric (Tippecanoe Crime Watch) to our District 6 Crime Liaison Officer on a possible drug house at the corner of Plainfield & Austin. Steve will flier the immediate area and notify direct neighbors of the possible activity. Outgoing Correspondence: None. Treasurer's report: Amendment to February 2011 meeting minutes – actual treasury balance is $0. Treasurer Sue Beecher expects to receive a $200.00 check from the Garden District Neighborhood Association at their March 9th meeting for us becoming one of their satellite associations. Once the check is received Sue will open a non-profit checking account for our organization at a local financial institution. President's Report: Chris Gauthier and Sean Kane detailed their conversations with local restaurants that we would like to partner with to host our meetings and contribute financially to the advancement of our organization. Business they visited were Off the Clock Bar & Grill, Amelia's, Big Mouth Frog, Packy's, Packing House and HoHo's Chinese Restaurant. Each business was, at least, open to working with our organization. Old Business: · Flier for the April 6th 2011 Neighborhood Social Night was finalized during the meeting and we will work through Jim Baker to get 1,400 fliers made for distribution · Alderman Terry Witkowski commissioned Sue Beecher to organize a meeting of neighborhood associations under the Gardens District Neighborhood Association umbrella in order to build partnerships and share ideas. That meeting will be Wednesday March 23rd, 2011 from 6-8pm at the Water Tower on 6th & Howard. All AGNA Board members are expected to attend. New Business: · Flier distribution for the April 6th Neighborhood Social Night was decided upon. Based on a flier distribution map that Jim Baker provided breaking our neighborhood into walkable sections, Margie and Bill Fox volunteered to distribute fliers to households in sections 7 & 8, Sue Beecher volunteered for section 4, Steve Djuric volunteered for section 5 and Tammy Kazmierski volunteered for section 14. Chris Gauthier, Sean Kane and Brian Budnik will divide the remaining sections and distribute fliers to those households. · In her absence, Linda Yanasak sent an email detailing the plans for the Saturday April 23, 2011 Neighborhood Clean-up. Clean-up boxes from the city will be deposited on the Southwest corner of Austin & Plainfield, Southwest corner of Pine & Bolivar and Southwest corner of Griffin & Van Norman. We decided to have 30 to 40 t-shirts made for the event and Tammy Kazmierski was tasked with working with a local t-shirt printing company to have those produced. We also set neighborhood association clean-up box captains. Chris Gauthier will manage the clean-up box on Austin & Plainfield, Sue Beecher will manage the clean-up box on Griffin & Van Norman and Brian Budnik will manage the clean-up box on Pine & Bolivar. As clean-up box captain they will distribute t-shirts and plastic bags and manage the overall clean-up activity in that area. · President Chris Gauthier proposed a marketing opportunity available at our local McDonald's restaurant. On their tray placemats McDonald's maintains a community calendar where local non-profit community groups can advertise their events. Chris commissioned Brian Budnik as Secretary to follow through with this opportunity. Brian will craft the short advertisement piece and work with the contact at McDonald's to get our information on their calendar. Other Items for Discussion: Items discussed at March 2011 Meeting · Steve Djuric proposed the idea that we could collaborate with the Town of Lake Neighborhood Association to hold joint meetings Items discussed at February 2011 Meeting · Collaborate and advertise with the Summer Farmers Market in the US Bank parking lot on Howell · The idea was pitched to reach out to neighborhood civic groups (i.e. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, Honor Society students) to assist in the door to door distribution of our neighborhood association fliers · Collaborate with the Gateway Business Association, possibly becoming involved with their discount cards · Try to organize social event with the owner of Custom Grown Greenhouse as a speaker · Try to organize social event where a project manager of the Marquette Interchange project would give a presentation Ø A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Brian Budnik, Secretary = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Meeting Minutes – February, 2011 (not available) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Minutes of Jan 5, 2011 Meeting Meeting was called to order at 7:05 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.Correspondence received: Alderman Zilinski sent notice of meeting to discuss windmill construction on lakefront. Meeting to be held 1/13/11 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Southshore Park Pavilion.Outgoing Correspondence: Letter on backwater flooding concern read by Jim Baker. (see website for content)Treasurer's report: $100.00 received from the Garden District for start up fund.President's Report: Holiday Decorating Contest had two entrants. Voting ends 1/7/11. Old Business: Thank you to Brian Budnik for composing letter to City Engineer's Office.. Cat Colony hearing held. Chris Gauthier attended and spoke for neighbors. Permit denied. New Business: Floor opened for nominations of a new Board of Directors. Full slate of nominees unanimously accepted: President, Chris Gauthier; Vice-President, Sean Kane; Secretary, Brian Budnik; Treasurer, Sue Beecher. Other Items for Discussion: Question raised about the need for neighborhood flyers to be distributed. Suggestion made to do a calendar of events for distribution. Suggestion made to utilize neighborhood publication like the Post and Compass to advertise events and publish news items.Suggestion made to hold meetings and events at neighborhood businesses. Rodeo Bar owner has offered his attached hall for a movie event for children.Discussion held about the pedestrian problems at Plainfied and Howell Avenue. Possibility of installing a stop sign at this location questioned. Alderman Witkowski reported that this would be unlikely since it is a state highway.A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. Next meeting will be Wednesday, March 2, from 7:00 to 7:45 in the Community Room of the Tippecanoe Library.Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm. Phyllis Hardtke Logan, Secretary = = = = = = =
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