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North Park Estates Neighborhood
Association board minutes November 18, 2003 The Board of
Directors meeting of the North Park Estates Neighborhood Association including:
Board meeting was
held at Seller’s home Tuesday November 18th. Attendance indicated above. The President,
David Nuhn, called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Old
Business: The Board agreed to review minutes as posted on web site. Minutes of September 30, 2003 were approved
as posted on web site. New Business: 1. Progress of web site
acknowledged. “Unite Our Neighborhood – Ideas page” with
fourteen ideas is included in November 18th agenda for discussion. 2.
Jessica Currie gave Treasurer’s Report showing balance of $1,322.51. P.O. Box rental of $50 paid for six months
rental. Maria Mayer made motion, which
was seconded and passed that the association be placed on waiting list for
downsizing the mailbox for a less expensive rate. 3.
North
Park Estates Neighborhood Association Newsletter scheduled for delivery before Thanksgiving
weekend. Jessica Currie discussed
contents of Newsletter draft and Board discussed ideas on input.
David Nunn
introduced the main topic the “Unit our Neighborhood - Ideas” campaign, which
is a chronological order list that started with the Defoor family and other’s
joining in. Discussion followed on
neighborhood block gatherings Larie Amsler
suggested that a flyer for meeting include space for name, address, telephone,
e-mail, and comments section for use when the groups meet. The comments can be read for the group and
provide attendance. (Extra copies can
be made available for this purpose at the meeting). Carol asked
about the report of October meeting and was advised that it was a report of meeting and not formal meeting minutes. Larie Amsler
mentioned that LaFloors wanted rotation from house to house. She expressed concern about parking. She also mentioned Walt Esqiovel’s
suggestion for band. She stated that
her preference was to have everything in one place. David Nunn responded that in other open houses, which included
groups of four or five families, refreshments were served at alternate
locations, providing opportunities for neighbors to move around and talk to
different people. David Nunn
described his view of “satellite open
houses” in which each street organizes it’s own open house while others joined
in by providing refreshments, etc.
Jessica Currie asked if we are looking at two or three blocks rather
than entire neighborhood. David Nunn
suggested having a couple of streets organize a gathering inviting the entire
neighborhood. Decision about the type
of gathering can be described in the newsletter. One concept offered was for each house to provide different kinds
of refreshments. Those who do not have
open houses may then bring refreshments to the open houses. Greta Sellers suggested hot coco, ciders,
and other refreshments at different houses.
David Nunn suggested incorporating December open house visitation with
judging neighborhood lights, describing time and location in the
Newsletter. David Nunn suggested
following up on additional open house events further along in 2004. Carol Fritz
suggested placing street barriers for visitations on participating streets. Jessica
Currie proposed an inflatable plays cape for children as encouragement for
younger families. Jessica Currie will
make arrangements for inflatable playscape.
Ideas for neighborhood holiday party continued with emphasis on getting
police involved, and obtaining permission of neighbor on the street where
gathering is planned. Alternate locations were discussed for the neighborhood
gathering. The newsletter will suggest
that neighbors walk the neighborhood on the scheduled night to view decorated homes. Winners will be announced at 8:30 p.m. on
that night. Jessica Currie will include
notice in newsletter that half the votes will be obtained from the web site
forum and remaining by the board members.
Prizes will
be awarded to the winners in holiday decorations for the three categories that
will be announced in the newsletter. 1)
Highest wattage
display 2)
Most original 3)
Holiday
spirit. Larie Amsler
made the motion that association fund $150 for inflatable landscape for the
children and for other related expenses associated with the neighborhood
gathering for December 16th.
Discussion and motion seconded and passed. *Date for
neighborhood gathering is scheduled for December 16th starting at
6:30 pm with awards presented for three categories of decorated homes at 8:30
p.m. at end of Circle Bend. Larie
Amsler will contact neighbors on street for permission to use end of Circle
Bend for this neighborhood gathering.
Jessica
Currie was able to get nearby businesses to provide prizes for neighborhood
holiday decorations.
David Nunn emphasized the need to start these initial neighborhood gatherings slowly. In addition, board will continue referring to “Unite Our Neighborhood - idea” list at subsequent meetings. Board agreed on PVC candy canes will be used as holiday decoration to identify the neighborhood. The candy canes may be purchased at Home Depot and Garden Ridge. David Nunn’s expressed need to start the tradition, and in time it will catch on throughout the neighborhood. Jessica Currie suggested leaving candy canes for some neighbors with note that canes are donated compliments of neighborhood association.
David Nunn
commented that board would pursue the “Unite Our Neighborhood – Ideas” list at
subsequent board meetings. Jessica
Currie suggested neighborhood block gatherings twice a year. In January meeting board will discuss when
to hold the next annual meeting. Larie
Amsler suggested that the annual meeting be conducted in conjunction with a
neighborhood garage sale. Jessica
Currie suggested a map locating all the garage sales and those neighbors having
garage sales might offer 10% of proceeds to Neighborhood Association for
neighborhood events. David Nunn
suggested using web site for coordinating garage sale. Discussion followed regarding posting of
garage sale signs.
Dale Sellers
contacted the city environmental engineering regarding vacant unattended house
in the neighborhood. Dale’s call was
not returned.
Jessica Currie reviewed the list for the board. These block captains volunteered at October
gathering. Jessica Currie will include
in the Newsletter where the neighborhood association needs volunteers as Block
Captains. Note that list of streets
with block captains and streets needing block captains will be posted on web
site. Sammy Amsler mentioned Block Captains Manual available for $5.95 each
with $2.95 shipping. A.J. asked that he
be placed on the list for one copy.
Sammy Amsler will inquire in e-mail distribution list as to any others
that would like to place an order for the manual Next Board Meeting
is schedule for January 27 6:30 P.M., located at Maria Myers residence, 1107
Rebecca, Phone 339-0738. ** Regular
board meetings for next year are scheduled fourth Tuesday every other month,
i.e., January 27, March 23, May 25, July 27, September 28, and November 23. Larie Amsler
made the motion to adjourn, which was seconded and passed with meeting ending
at 7:47 p.m. Board Minutes submitted by: Sam
Amsler-Secretary, 11/20/03. Corrected 11/23/03* 836-7673, Corrections to Board Meeting Minutes above as follows: *Item
No. 4 above: Unite Our Neighborhood “ideas”: (Correction) From: Date for
neighborhood gathering is scheduled for December 16th starting at
6:30 pm with awards presented for three categories of decorated homes at 8:30
p.m. at end of Circle Bend. Larie
Amsler will contact neighbors on street for permission to use end of Circle
Bend for this neighborhood gathering. To:
Date
for neighborhood gathering is scheduled for December 16th from 6:30-8:30 P.M.,
located at south End of Eubank at Old Braker Lane. No street barriers are needed since the gathering will take place
on the vacant lot south of the Johnson's home.
Awards to be presented for three categories of decorated homes at 8:30 p.m. Larie Amsler confirmed permission from the Johnsons for this Neighborhood gathering. ** Board Meetings scheduled From: Regular board meetings for next year are scheduled
second Tuesday every other month, i.e., March 23, May 25, July 27, September
28, and November 30. To: Regular
board meetings for next year are scheduled fourth Tuesday every other month,
i.e., January 27, March 23, May 25, July 27, September 28, and November 23.
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