September 15 Meeting Minutes
The meeting was called to order by President Michael Wigle at 7:45 p.m. at the Elberon United Methodist Church. Roll Call follows:
√President: Michael Wigle; √Vice President: Patti Hogan; √Trustee: Ted Bird, Jr.; √Trustee: Blanche Underwood; √Treasurer: John Ridder; exc Trustee: Ken Rothman; exc Corr. Secy.: Tom Gamel; √Director: Louise Anderson; √Director: John Wall; exc Director: Steve Klatte; √Director: Pete Ridder; √Rec Secy: Barbara Niehoff; √Director: Mary Croft;Niehoff; √Director: Dan Boller; √Membership Officer: Ginger Boller
A quorum was established.
Minutes of the June 16, 2008 meeting were read and approved with correction. Motion of Blanche Underwood/Joe Carr carried.
Treasurer's Report presented by John Ridder:
Beginning Balance: $15,118.16
Memberships: $0.00
Interest income: $168.02
Other Income $ 2828.00
Subtotal $18,114.18
Less Expenses $ 2,395.47
Ending balance $15,718.71
The report will be filed for audit.
Reports were submitted by the following committees:
Membership Report Ginger Boller
Communications Michael Wigle for Tom Gamel
Citizens on Patrol Patti Hogan
Court Watch Patti Hogan
Problem Properties Dan Boller
Nominating Committee Ginger will provide membership lists so the committee may contact members for office
Unfinished Business
Frank Hollister withdrew his tabled motion.
New Business
Patti Hogan presented an update on the Kroger Project for the Housing & Development Committee. Discussion followed.
Motion: D Boller/Wall moved that we stop the discussion. A two-thirds vote yielded 15 ayes; 16 nays. Motion failed.
Motion: Larry Barty/Jean Hollister moved that the Board be directed to withdraw its appeal against Kroger's. 6 Ayes; 19 nays. Motion failed.
Motion: Croft/Rothman To support the removal of the carriage house from the Moore-Knight house on Mt. Hope Ave. so that the owner can build a new garage. Motion carried.
Motion: Croft/P Ridder To support the re-zoning of 801 Mt. Hope from RMX to RN-07. Motion carried.
Announcements
Echoes in the Park will be held on September 30 from 7:00 10:00 p.m.
Citizens on Patrol will benefit from people dining at TGI Fridays on October 16. Friday's will donate 10% to the organization.
Make a Difference Day is October 25.
Everyone is urged to accept the challenge to become a board member.
Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Barbara Niehoff, Secretary