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The Board of Directors meeting of the North Park Estates
Neighborhood Association was held at the home of Maria Mayer on October 8,
2002. In attendance were: Jessica
Currie, Larie and Sam Amsler, AJ Walker, Ed Peterson, Preston Cooke, Dale
Seller and Maria Mayer. The President,
Jessica Currie, called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
1.
The adult club on I-35 & Braker has reopened as Spice, no
new construction observed by Jessica.
It seems to continue operating as a modeling studio.
2.
Entrance signs- issue tabled until Oracle settles in.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Jessica
also noted a new business called Millennium advertising itself as a video
game arcade for adults only on Kramer where the Jack Brown Cleaners used
to be. Only a hand written sign observed, no traffic going into it. Jessica reported it to NACA (Austin
Civic Assoc – an organization developed by the city counsel in ’68).
Jessica has not heard back from NACA
- As a
courtesy to the neighborhood association Oracle has shared with AJ their
plans to build an iron fence from N Lamar to N Bend. They are required to
have high security because they are contracting with the US
government. Pictures of the type
of fence and color choices were shared with the Board. It was agreed that the fence is
acceptable. They also agreed to
clean up the shrubs area without affecting our sign. Jessica will write a
letter introducing us to Oracle and relaying the Board’s agreement to the
project. Construction is to begin
ASAP.
- Jessica
appointed AJ Chairman of the Zoning Committee and gave him the authority
to deal with Oracle directly.
- AJ
reported that neighbor Charles Johnston has been in contact with the City
requesting that the City takes care of the fence area on Braker. He reports John Foster as his contact
in Parks and Recreation. According
to Mr. Johnston, the City is coming to de-brush and clean the area. They can make it part of the hike and
bike trail and if that is the case we might be able to get a concrete
fence. The Board agrees with Mr.
Johnston’s efforts. It was
suggested that we establish contact with Mr. Foster to verify efforts and
follow up. It was agreed that
Jessica would take care of locating Mr. Foster.
- Dale
Seller: Brought up various issues:
the neglected home on Apollo St.
Oil has been thrown in to the pool. Mr.
Johnston called the health dept. The house is now vacant.
Arrow Svc center- old Plato. Limo service is in the back. Dale concerned
about permits AJ thinks they went around and obtained the proper permits.
Used Appliance store, new owners
took over. They might still be
leasing. Looks good and clean.
- Treasurer’s
report: As of October 8, 2002 the
balance on the account is $1187.46.
- Larie
reminder everyone of the next Commander’s forum October 24, 7pm –St Johns’
Community Center, 300 Blessing Ave.
- Newsletter
to be published in October 2002.
There should be a reminder to owners of rental property. Also mention the web site and the
forum. It was agreed to specify the distribution area to Board members
delivering the newsletter. Larie suggested making 225 copies.
- Ordinance
related to cars parked on the lawn is applicable to our neighborhood. Will notify neighbors through the
October newsletter. It was suggested to add a link from our web site to
the city where there is a detailed explanation of the law.
- Next meeting scheduled for November 19,
6:00, Location at Dale’s Sellers
at 1106 Gemini.
Meeting Adjourned: 7:30 p.m.
Minutes
submitted by:
Maria
Mayer-
Secretary
339-0738
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