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Tremont West Development Corporation
Board of Directors
July 19, 2007

Present: S. Catania, J. Chiplis, C. Krosel, P. Pavarini, L. McLaughlin-Murray, S. Smith, M. Leslie, K. Moss, D. Mehring, H. Crowther, T. Cook, B. Riker, S. Nagy
Excused: M. Hundt, J. Boylan
Guests: Henry Senyak, Lauren Nutter, Tim Jenkins
Staff: Chris Garland, Steve Bloom

President Catania opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m.

I. Approval of Minutes of June Board Meeting: M. Leslie pointed out that Garland's start of employment should be noted as July 15th. With that correction,
L. McLaughlin Murray moved to accept and D. Mehring seconded. All voted in favor.

Chris Garland was officially welcomed as new E.D. S. Bloom was thanked for his services.

II. Committee Reports:
A. Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The committee leadership drafted a letter to various organizations and community leaders seeking their involvement in the committee and their input on the various projects and planning processes.

The Long Range Planning Committee are assessing the SII with the heads of other TWDC committees to see if the deliverables can be defined and quantified. This meeting will be held in the next two weeks.

Model Blocks: the City of Cleveland will schedule a meeting regarding the Model Blocks initiative in the Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley area. NPI is funding the land assembly team to acquire abandoned properties. These properties must have had not tenants in the past twelve months and meet other HUD criteria. S. Catania asked that we have a clear understanding of the acquisition strategy. Frank Ford will be consulted.

B. Housing Committee: Developer has reduced number of units in Miller Court to three and made some design changes. Tenants at one residence are causing many problems. L. McLaughlin Murray suggested some remedies.

C. Finance Committee: The annual budget was submitted and approved. Additional monies will be available as staff are hired and programming is increased.

Debt of Metro-Lofts: L, McLaughlin Murray has been in touch regarding this debt. She introduced a measure that the Metro Lofts account be turned over to a collection agency if Mr. Sosan does not make the promised payment of $2,500 within a week as he promised. M. Leslie seconded. All voted in favor.

McLaughlin Murray and Lynn Friedel have been working to clean up the account listings. Some of the account receivable have been placed in incorrect categories and they will be properly categorized.

D. Mehring moved to accept the financial report; M. Leslie seconded. All voted in favor.

D. Fund-Raising: C. Garland has met with S. Smith and B. Riker regarding the Reverse Raffle assessment. Next year's may feature a Tremont location, a lower ticket price and a May date. S. Smith suggested that we create a brochure for Tremont following a theme of monthly events - Spend the Year in Tremont.. a new event each month. We could publicize events and create partnerships with others such as Friends of Clark Field. We have the Arts in August. The Christmas Story Museum could provide a November or December venue. We can publicize other events to visitors. We can utilize the talents of the staff of SCK Design which has been so helpful.

P. Pavarini suggested that we also try to publicize local businesses and vendors. T. Cook suggested making the list electronic, but avoiding anything like a recommendation. Tim Jenkins reminded the Board of the great resources presented by the Artwalk and the excellent design and imagery embodied in their postcards.

E. Safety: The committee is trying to increase attendance. The committee is looking at the model provided by Ohio City but will create specific programs for Tremont. The camera and Twif-fy network have been set up.

F. Community Organizing: See Inside Tremont

G. Property Management: Ellie has left as of June 30th. Evelyn has assumed her responsibilities.

New Business: Increase in costs not as great for monthly newsletter. Committee is still looking at a more economical design.

L. Nutter brought up issue of vacant buildings in proximity of Lincoln Park. What can be done with them? The park has a historic district designation. Design review committee and councilman will weigh in regarding use.

There being no further business, D. Mehring moved to adjourn. C. Krosel seconded. All voted in favor.


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		Tremont West Development Corporation Board of Directors July 19, 2007 Present: S. Catania, J. Chiplis, C. Krosel, P. Pavarini, L. McLaughlin-Murray, S. Smith, M. Leslie, K. Moss, D. Mehring, H. Crowther, T. Cook, B. Riker, S. Nagy Excused: M. Hundt, J. Boylan Guests: Henry Senyak, Lauren Nutter, Tim Jenkins Staff: Chris Garland, Steve Bloom President Catania opened the meeting at 6:01 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes of June Board Meeting: M. Leslie pointed out that Garland's start of employment should be noted as July 15th. With that correction, L. McLaughlin Murray moved to accept and D. Mehring seconded. All voted in favor. Chris Garland was officially welcomed as new E.D. S. Bloom was thanked for his services. II. Committee Reports: A. Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The committee leadership drafted a letter to various organizations and community leaders seeking their involvement in the committee and their input on the various projects and planning processes. The Long Range Planning Committee are assessing the SII with the heads of other TWDC committees to see if the deliverables can be defined and quantified. This meeting will be held in the next two weeks. Model Blocks: the City of Cleveland will schedule a meeting regarding the Model Blocks initiative in the Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley area. NPI is funding the land assembly team to acquire abandoned properties. These properties must have had not tenants in the past twelve months and meet other HUD criteria. S. Catania asked that we have a clear understanding of the acquisition strategy. Frank Ford will be consulted. B. Housing Committee: Developer has reduced number of units in Miller Court to three and made some design changes. Tenants at one residence are causing many problems. L. McLaughlin Murray suggested some remedies. C. Finance Committee: The annual budget was submitted and approved. Additional monies will be available as staff are hired and programming is increased. Debt of Metro-Lofts: L, McLaughlin Murray has been in touch regarding this debt. She introduced a measure that the Metro Lofts account be turned over to a collection agency if Mr. Sosan does not make the promised payment of $2,500 within a week as he promised. M. Leslie seconded. All voted in favor. McLaughlin Murray and Lynn Friedel have been working to clean up the account listings. Some of the account receivable have been placed in incorrect categories and they will be properly categorized. D. Mehring moved to accept the financial report; M. Leslie seconded. All voted in favor. D. Fund-Raising: C. Garland has met with S. Smith and B. Riker regarding the Reverse Raffle assessment. Next year's may feature a Tremont location, a lower ticket price and a May date. S. Smith suggested that we create a brochure for Tremont following a theme of monthly events - Spend the Year in Tremont.. a new event each month. We could publicize events and create partnerships with others such as Friends of Clark Field. We have the Arts in August. The Christmas Story Museum could provide a November or December venue. We can publicize other events to visitors. We can utilize the talents of the staff of SCK Design which has been so helpful. P. Pavarini suggested that we also try to publicize local businesses and vendors. T. Cook suggested making the list electronic, but avoiding anything like a recommendation. Tim Jenkins reminded the Board of the great resources presented by the Artwalk and the excellent design and imagery embodied in their postcards. E. Safety: The committee is trying to increase attendance. The committee is looking at the model provided by Ohio City but will create specific programs for Tremont. The camera and Twif-fy network have been set up. F. Community Organizing: See Inside Tremont G. Property Management: Ellie has left as of June 30th. Evelyn has assumed her responsibilities. New Business: Increase in costs not as great for monthly newsletter. Committee is still looking at a more economical design. L. Nutter brought up issue of vacant buildings in proximity of Lincoln Park. What can be done with them? The park has a historic district designation. Design review committee and councilman will weigh in regarding use. There being no further business, D. Mehring moved to adjourn. C. Krosel seconded. All voted in favor.








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