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Tremont West Development Corporation
Board of Directors Meeting
August 16, 2007

Present: D. Mehring, M. Leslie, P. Pavarini, S. Nagy, S. Catania, L. McLaughlin-Murray, J. Boylan, K. Moss, M. Hundt, C. Krosel, J. Chiplis, B. Riker, S. Smith (late - arrived 6:30 p.m.)
Excused: Tom Cook Staff: C. Garland, S. Bloom
Guests: H. Senyak, T. Jenkins, C. Hoven

President Catania called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m

I. Approval of Minutes of July 19th meeting: Director L. McLaughlin-Murray moved that the minutes be accepted. D. Mehring seconded. All voted in favor.

II. Program Updates:

Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The chairs of various TWDC committees met on July 30th to set priorities and assess progress in regard to the goals established during the board planning process held in the spring. An outreach effort is being organized for business and institutional stakeholders in Tremont. The committee has received the action points set up in a spread sheet accessible by a WIKI.

Housing Committee: The group did not meet in July, but minutes of prior meeting were distributed. Karl Maersch, a resident, has joined the committee. S. Bloom provided additional information. The City has rejected plans for a proposed development on West 5th and Miller; only two units can be built. There is no decision from the block club re: proposed development on West 11th. The photo assessment of units in the Model Blocks area has been completed. C.P.P. has re-established the lighting program. CSU legal clinic is advising re: possible receivership of two problem properties. There is a possibility of a training program for foreclosure prevention. The Housing Committee hopes to hold future meetings with Ed Rybka and Judge Pianka.

The Housing Committee endorsed the resolution that the executive director apply for a loan from Neighborhood Progress Incorporated. The full resolution presented by Jon Boylan for board approval is as follows: " That the Executive Director of the Tremont West Development Corporation be authorized to enter an agreement with Neighborhood Progress Inc. for a loan up to $50,000, the proceeds of which would be used to finance shortfalls in funding for residential development or improvements in the Model Blocks area." A vote was called and all voted in favor.

A question came up regarding possible establishment of a historic district in the South Tremont area. There are pros and cons and residents must educate themselves regarding the issue. Support of such a proposal would be extremely premature without careful analysis. H. Senyak voiced the opposition of the Lincoln Heights Block club to the establishment of any historic district in their area.

Financial: Treasurer L McLaughlin Murray reported on collecting $2,500 from Mr. Sosan regarding the outstanding debt. She pointed out that the Board may want to revisit our property management contracts if we have to do second cause evictions. D. Mehring moved that the monthly financial reports be accepted and C. Krosel seconded. All voted in favor.

Marketing: M. Hundt reported on the effort to create a calendar of events to bring people to Tremont. The committee will create or publicize events for each month of the year. The group is evaluating the Reverse Raffle and possible alternates.

The directors discussed the new Tremont logo and its use by block clubs. H. Senyak said that the Lincoln Heights block club would chose its own colors. L. McLaughlin Murray moved and J. Boylan seconded that the marketing committee be authorized to chose the colors for the Tremont gateways.

Safety: P. Pavarini reported on the monthly safety meetings. The safety committee will work closely with block clubs to assess crime and quality of life issues and be proactive in responding to them. The camera program is going forward. Courtwatch will be expanded. Special attention is being given to the Peek and Chang case. P. Pavarini moved that the Board of Directors of TWDC petition the court that Peek and Chang be required to do community service in the Tremont area, the site of their vandalism. M. Hundt seconded. All voted in favor.

III. Staffing: Chris Garland reported that Michelle Davis has assumed marketing responsibilities for TWDC. Another community organizer will be hired.

IV. Community Organizing: Apartment #4 at 2406 Professor is vacant. President Catania requested that the Board waive the security deposit and offer it to Regina Weakley and her family. The Weakley family had their West 12th St. home destroyed in a racially motivated arson. S. Nagy so moved, L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.

There will be a special march and vigil regarding this incident on August 30th.

V. Nominating Committee: K. Moss and M. Leslie have agreed to chair this effort. H. Senyak has been asked to join them. Others will be recruited. A special effort will be made to recruit candidates from block club leadership.

There being no further business, D. Mehring moved to adjourn. L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.


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		Tremont West Development Corporation Board of Directors Meeting August 16, 2007 Present: D. Mehring, M. Leslie, P. Pavarini, S. Nagy, S. Catania, L. McLaughlin-Murray, J. Boylan, K. Moss, M. Hundt, C. Krosel, J. Chiplis, B. Riker, S. Smith (late - arrived 6:30 p.m.) Excused: Tom Cook Staff: C. Garland, S. Bloom Guests: H. Senyak, T. Jenkins, C. Hoven President Catania called the meeting to order at 6:14 p.m I. Approval of Minutes of July 19th meeting: Director L. McLaughlin-Murray moved that the minutes be accepted. D. Mehring seconded. All voted in favor. II. Program Updates: Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The chairs of various TWDC committees met on July 30th to set priorities and assess progress in regard to the goals established during the board planning process held in the spring. An outreach effort is being organized for business and institutional stakeholders in Tremont. The committee has received the action points set up in a spread sheet accessible by a WIKI. Housing Committee: The group did not meet in July, but minutes of prior meeting were distributed. Karl Maersch, a resident, has joined the committee. S. Bloom provided additional information. The City has rejected plans for a proposed development on West 5th and Miller; only two units can be built. There is no decision from the block club re: proposed development on West 11th. The photo assessment of units in the Model Blocks area has been completed. C.P.P. has re-established the lighting program. CSU legal clinic is advising re: possible receivership of two problem properties. There is a possibility of a training program for foreclosure prevention. The Housing Committee hopes to hold future meetings with Ed Rybka and Judge Pianka. The Housing Committee endorsed the resolution that the executive director apply for a loan from Neighborhood Progress Incorporated. The full resolution presented by Jon Boylan for board approval is as follows: " That the Executive Director of the Tremont West Development Corporation be authorized to enter an agreement with Neighborhood Progress Inc. for a loan up to $50,000, the proceeds of which would be used to finance shortfalls in funding for residential development or improvements in the Model Blocks area." A vote was called and all voted in favor. A question came up regarding possible establishment of a historic district in the South Tremont area. There are pros and cons and residents must educate themselves regarding the issue. Support of such a proposal would be extremely premature without careful analysis. H. Senyak voiced the opposition of the Lincoln Heights Block club to the establishment of any historic district in their area. Financial: Treasurer L McLaughlin Murray reported on collecting $2,500 from Mr. Sosan regarding the outstanding debt. She pointed out that the Board may want to revisit our property management contracts if we have to do second cause evictions. D. Mehring moved that the monthly financial reports be accepted and C. Krosel seconded. All voted in favor. Marketing: M. Hundt reported on the effort to create a calendar of events to bring people to Tremont. The committee will create or publicize events for each month of the year. The group is evaluating the Reverse Raffle and possible alternates. The directors discussed the new Tremont logo and its use by block clubs. H. Senyak said that the Lincoln Heights block club would chose its own colors. L. McLaughlin Murray moved and J. Boylan seconded that the marketing committee be authorized to chose the colors for the Tremont gateways. Safety: P. Pavarini reported on the monthly safety meetings. The safety committee will work closely with block clubs to assess crime and quality of life issues and be proactive in responding to them. The camera program is going forward. Courtwatch will be expanded. Special attention is being given to the Peek and Chang case. P. Pavarini moved that the Board of Directors of TWDC petition the court that Peek and Chang be required to do community service in the Tremont area, the site of their vandalism. M. Hundt seconded. All voted in favor. III. Staffing: Chris Garland reported that Michelle Davis has assumed marketing responsibilities for TWDC. Another community organizer will be hired. IV. Community Organizing: Apartment #4 at 2406 Professor is vacant. President Catania requested that the Board waive the security deposit and offer it to Regina Weakley and her family. The Weakley family had their West 12th St. home destroyed in a racially motivated arson. S. Nagy so moved, L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor. There will be a special march and vigil regarding this incident on August 30th. V. Nominating Committee: K. Moss and M. Leslie have agreed to chair this effort. H. Senyak has been asked to join them. Others will be recruited. A special effort will be made to recruit candidates from block club leadership. There being no further business, D. Mehring moved to adjourn. L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.








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