SHNA Board of Directors Minutes

July 15, 2008, Himmel Park Library Meeting Room

Present: Leon Bear, Janett Carbajal, Doug Donahue, Wallis Downer, Kathi McLaughlin, John O’Dowd, Frank Soltys, Ed Stokes, John Wilder.

Excused: Carolyn Classen, Michael Guymon, Sylvia Mungaray, Larry Roberts, Gail Schuessler.

Guests: Danny Pickrom/UAPD; TPD Officers Sgt. Chris Scholl, Tammie Thomas, Lt. Jim McShea; Architect Chuck Yousey/DBF; Residents Sherry Medina, James Gamber, Mary Annette Giltner, Kim Crooks, Louanne Panepento, Rick Bell, Betty Rowe, Rick Stertz.

Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.

Approval of 6/17/08 Minutes: Motion/second/passed approving.

 

Call to Audience:

1.  McShay addressed the 5/24/08 incident at Treat & 8^th where thirteen 9mm shots were fired into the air but the vehicle was not identified. It was considered a level 4 incident due to lack of identity information from callers. The cartridges were secured as evidence by resident/Det. Gamber, PCSO.

2.  Yousey presented his client's proposed addition plans at 2334 E. 1^st, requesting a zero lot line on the east side of the property, after which discussion followed.

 

Treasurer's report:

            Regular shares                                                           99.07

            Checking account                                                 1,559.17

Money market account                                            5,481.04

CD at Washington Federal Savings                 32,218.20

Balance as of 6-30-08                                           39,357.48

Motion/second/passed approving statement of income & expenses for 6 months ending 6/20/08.

Standing Committee Reports:

Sam Hughes Care for Seniors (Trudy Mills, Summer Coordinator-Written): Added 2 new recipients, trained 2 new volunteers, served at least 7 people, some assisted on more than one occasion; donations acknowledged from Frank Soltys and Tatiana Vassiliev; bank balance $369.88.

Elderly Housing/Mackey Development (Carbajal): Construction is to begin in October. Linear park need was discussed.

Traffic/Security (Donahue): AZ Transportation Enhancement Program seeking funds for bicycle routes on Treat Ave and 3^rd Street. 7 speed humps to be installed before school convenes.

Newsletter/Membership/Technology: Wilder reported that following Debbie Stertz' postcard, 30 people joined Listserve, bringing the total to 215. Rick Bell expressed interest in helping with membership.

Schools: O'Dowd and Soltys toured and were very impressed with the new UofA basketball training facility.

Announcements:

1.       Free swim reminder for August 9^th, noon to 3 pm, in conjunction with Tucson's 233^rd birthday celebration

2.       SHNA Board Retreat 8/19/08 to be held at Rocco's Little Chicago, 2707 E. Broadway, beginning at 6 pm.

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Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

 

Minutes prepared by Maxine Fifer, Tucson Office Professionals, 5250 E. Pima #131, 325-7721, wetypefast@aol.com