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Sunday, September 30, 2007
OHNO BoD Meeting Minutes — September 2007
What the heads talked about this month.
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OHNO Board of Director’s Meeting
September 19, 2007 – Susan and Chuck Pelto Residence, 425 W. 18th Street
I. Call to Order – 7PM
Attendees: Chuck Pelto, Angela Giron, Heather Norton, Susan Pelto, Janet Dash, Georgine Booms
Guests: Yolanda Butler, Carolyn Lowrey, Steve Nawrocki
II. Minutes of Last Meeting: August meeting had no quorum, secretary was ill, no minutes taken. July meeting minutes not available but will be approved in October.
III. Treasurer’s Report: Georgine is organizing the books properly. Three different accounts currently exist; General Fund, Historic Fund, and Block Party Fund. The total of all accounts is $1,028.12 from which Block Party receipts will be deducted.
ACTION ITEM: Georgine is preparing spreadsheets for OHNO accounting.
IV. Old Business:
Block Party Report – Carolyn and Angela reported that about 100 people attended (counting children). A wrap-up block party committee meeting was held at the Carriage House. The committee decided that most aspects of the party were a success. Receipts totaling $501.18 were submitted to Georgine ($500 was authorized by the BOD). The location was great and it was wonderful to see some new faces. They wished more had attended. Block captains, Yolanda, and Carolyn passed out 500 flyers. About 44 people submitted RSVP’s but many of them did not come, probably because of the threatening weather at the start of the party. The band was great and it was nice of them to allow Christian and Frank to sit on a couple of songs. The band’s fee of $110 was very reasonable. Next year’s party will be held on August 17th (possibly), before the State Fair and football games, etc. It is hoped the Rosemount will be available again at that time.
ACTION ITEMS: (1) Carolyn is writing an article about the party and the donors for the newsletter. (2) Janet is writing thank you notes to donors (names and items were supplied by the committee). (3) An email/newsletter survey was suggested for comments on the Block Party but no one volunteered to write it.
B. 501c Status – we need an example of a 501c4 organization to use in preparation of our paperwork. It was suggested that one of our new members might be business-oriented and we can get their assistance. It was also suggested that Victor Moss be approached to review our application once it is completed. Tabled for further discussion.
V. New Business:
Vice President Vacancy – Kerri Farmer’s resignation will leave the VP position vacant until the elections in December. Susan stated that if she needs a back up she would call on other board members (except secretary). A nominating committee (Steve Nawrocki, Yolanda Butler, Carolyn Lowrey) was immediately formed to select candidates for the December ballot. The list will be presented at the next BOD meeting on October 17.
Finance Committee Vacancy – Kerri Farmer, Becky Scola, and Mary Woodman are all very busy working moms that have done an excellent job brainstorming ideas for the finance committee. However, new committee members are needed to implement ideas and keep the momentum going.
ACTION ITEMS: (1) Nominating Committee to submit list of candidates for various offices at the October BOD meeting. (2) Solicit new finance committee members at the October OHNO meeting. Suggested names include Ted Freeman and Steve Nawrocki.
Donation to Historic Pueblo, Inc. – the Board decided to use a $100 donation from a neighbor for OHNO expenses in designating the Historic Districts rather than give it to HPI. The donor really wanted the money to be used for our costs rather than giving it to another agency.
VI. Committee Reports
Historic Preservation – Susan reported that notice was not properly given for the September 27 vote on the 18th Street Historic District so the vote will be delayed until the October meeting, along with the vote on the Rosemount Historic District.
Social Committee will be hosting a dessert and coffee on Oct. 21 for OHNO members. The location will probably be the Ascension Church. Time and location TBA at the October OHNO meeting.
Program – Heather has contacted the police department about having a presentation on codes and their enforcement at the October meeting. She has yet to receive confirmation. The program will run from 7 PM to about 7:30 (15 minutes for presentation, 15 minutes for questions/answers). \
Communications – Chuck needs articles for the newsletter by 5 PM Sunday, Sept. 23. Chuck also reported on the upcoming Planning and Zoning Committee Work session on Oct. 10. The committee will discuss the change in zoning for blocks 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, & 27 in Bartlett and Miller’s Addition from R5 to a PUD for Parkview Hospital. The City Council will vote on the change in zoning the following Monday, Oct. 15. This is all happening quickly, with none of the public notices that were promised. OHNO will discuss in more detail at the October meeting but we need to make a statement somehow.
ACTION ITEMS: (1) Susan will contact Planning and Zoning to obtain a copy of the PUD and information about the project. (2) A flyer will be provided at the October OHNO meeting educating people about a PUD. No one was designated to produce this flyer.
VII. Adjourn at 8:42 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Janet Dash
OHNO Secretary