Betton Hills Neighborhood Association Minutes

March 5, 2009

 

President Andy Fink called the meeting to order at 7:35.

 

Other attendees included:  Mike Brezin, Tom Vickers, Tom Schulte, Mary Kay Falconer, Melissa Jacoby, Donna Legare, Peter  Butzin and Shawn Einarson.

 

The minutes were approved as distributed.

 

Donna Legare presented the report of the treasurer as follows:

 

Treasurer’s Report, March 5, 2009            

Submitted by Donna Legare, 386-1148

dlegare@comcast.net

 

Balance as of March 5, 2009:  $8010.47

Checks written since last report:

1242    02/11/09          1000.00           Friends of Park           roses

1243    02/18/09              30.10           Lecky Specter            rose fund expenses

1244    02/19/09            390.00           Friends of Park           $ for roses, made to BHNA

 

Deposits:

02/06/09          365.00             dues and funds

02/19/09          390.00             $ for roses, made to BHNA

 

Tom Vickers presented the membership report as follows:

Paid Members            378

Bellamy Fund                          $2,126.00

Partners Fund                            $958.50

Mansfield Fund                          $648.50

Dues                                        $4,145.00

TOTAL                                    $7,878.00

 

Peter provided the contact information for our newest board member, newsletter editor Shawn Einarson (2112 E. Randolph Circle; Einarson@embarqmail.com).

 

We agreed to hold our annual “Spring Fling” neighborhood social event on April 29th between 3 and 5 PM. Margie McInnis was suggested as the coordinator, with everyone agreeing to help. We agreed to include the traditional food and activities, including pizza and soft drinks, games, crafts, and “goodie bags” for the children, and activities rented from Party Line (e.g. “moonwalk” and/or rock climbing, etc.)

 

The next newsletter will be published prior to the Spring Fling. We discussed several suggested topics.

 

Mary Kay agreed to ask J.T. Ehrhardt if he could add a counter to our website.

 

Melissa reported that she attended CONA’s February 9th town hall meeting, where neighborhood security and safety were the primary topic. There have been increased crimes against property in the Lafayette Park and Old Town neighborhoods. The deadline for “Neighborhood of the Year” nominations is March 26th. The annual banquet and awards ceremony is slated for May 11th. CONA is soliciting board nominations.

 

Mary Kay agreed to update our previous nomination materials for our entry for the Neighborhood of the Year aware. We agreed that we should have a good chance, especially because of our mobilizing the effort to save Tallahassee’s roses.

 

BHNA and the ad hoc committee that organized the outstandingly successful drive to save Tallahassee’s roses will be recognized by the City on March 11th.

 

We agreed to split the proceeds in the $958 in the Partners in Excellence fund between Kate Sullivan, Cobb and Leon. We also agreed to donate $100 to Leon High’s Project Graduation out of the general fund. Bonnie Gaughan Bailey will coordinate distributing the proceeds. Donna reported that the donation to Cobb Middle School will be used to purchase equipment for the science department. Mike will send information on the Mansfield scholarship fund to Bonnie.

 

Andy reported that Joe Cain of the Waverly Neighborhood Association is continuing to organize opposition to installing a cell phone tower, disguised as a cross at a church on Thomasville that is across the street from Waverly’s entrance. The latest news is that the opposition is attempting have the cell tower moved to Tallahassee Nurseries. 

 

Andy announced that the Killearn Homeowners Association is organizing an effort to strengthen the sign ordinance to further restrict and regulate billboards. Since Anne Longman has provided leadership for this issue in the past, Andy agreed to contact her to see if she might assist with the effort.

 

Construction on Mitchell Avenue is on schedule and does not appear to be a major disruption to access to Winthrop Park.

 

BHNA has been asked to help promote a new activity, “Story in the Park”, in April in the new park located behind Ashford Club. Story teller Kate Teluga is expected to provide the entertainment. We agree that BHNA will announce the event in the newsletter and encourage participation. Dean Hansen is involved in the event’s organization, and Shawn agreed to help.

 

Peter agreed to contact Waste Pro about the problem with litter that is left behind as a result of garbage and recycling collection.

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Peter Butzin, Secretary