Betton Hills Neighborhood Association

November 3, 2010

Tom Schulte called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.  Attendees included Tom Vickers, Andy Grayson, Dean Hansen, Sue Hansen, Donna Legare, Margie McInnes, Mary Kay Falconer, Mike Brezin and Melissa Jacoby. 

The October 6, 2010 minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Membership:  Tom Vickers reported that dues and donations have been received from 170 members to date:

                                    Bellamy Fund                       $ 755

                                    Partners’ Fund                     $ 455

                                                Mansfield Fund                    $ 345

                                                Dues                                      $1790

                                                TOTAL                                    $3345 

Website:  No report.

Parks:  Dean Hansen advised that there is a large alligator in McCord Pond.  City officials have been notified.  Donna Legare installed a foam core backing and updated information in the kiosk.  She attended the Sustainability Fair at Lake Ella talked with the City Sustainability Coordinator about encouraging maintenance staff to weed and remove invasive plants when there is no need to mow.  Concerns were also raised about the large number of geese at Harriman Pond.

Treasurer’s Report: 

Previous Balance:                                     $5,382.05

Checks written since last report:

1318   10/15/10         766.89                        Target Copy-Fall Newsletter

1319   10/20/10           83.85                        Andy Fink-Fast Signs-Fall Event

1320   10/22/10           44.00                        Postmaster-12 months P.O. Box rental

1321   10/24/10         300.00                        Leon High School Steel Band-Fall Event

1322   10/23/10           61.15                        Party City-Fall Event plastic & paper products

1323   10/24/10           28.95                        Publix-Fall Event sundae toppings & cups

1324   10/25/10           11.55                        Tom Schulte-Fall Event sodas

1325   10/25/10           59.73                        Dean Hansen-Fall Event ice cream & cones

1326   10/25/10         273.34                        Mike Brezin-Fall Newsletter expenses:

(Office Depot 48.34; Post Office permit 225.00)         

Deposits since last report:

Dep.    10/22/10         395.00                        Dues & Donations

Dep.    10/22/10         355.00                        Dues & Donations

Dep.    10/22/10         360.00                        Dues & Donations              

Dep.    10/22/10         370.00                        Dues & Donations              

Dep.    10/22/10         280.00                        Dues & Donations              

VOID # 1292               30.00                        Refund from Musician from Spring Event     

Balance as of November 3, 2010:          $5,542.59

Newsletter: Mike Brezin was complimented for his work on the newsletter.  The Board discussed the possibility of paying someone in the future to compile the BHNA newsletter.  Donna Legare obtained a quote of $35 per page, with a minimum of $150.  The Board felt that amount was reasonable.  The Board agreed that Andy Grayson would discuss this project with his son, who will be graduating from college in December.

Welcoming Committee:  Dean Hansen will deliver welcoming packages to new residents during the last weekend in November.

CONA:  No report. 

OLD BUSINESS

BHNA was presented a certificate for its participation in 2009-2010 Partners for Excellence Program with Elizabeth Cobb Middle School.  BHNA also received a thank you letter from Colette V. Clarke, Leon High School French Teacher, for our $350 donation through the Partners’ Fund.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board set the 2011 Arbor Day activities for Saturday, February 5 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 2.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Melissa Jacoby, Secretary