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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007

Present: S. Catania, J. Boylan, C. Krosel, B. Riker, M.Hundt, S. Smith, D. Mehring, S. Nagy, J. Chiplis, L. McLaughlin-Murray, M. Leslie, H. Crowther, T. Cook, P. Pavarini, K. Moss (note - Karen Moss arrived late).

Guests: H. Sunyak, T. Jenkins, Meghan Moss Staff: S. Bloom

I. S. Catania called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

II. Staff Presentations: Lynn Friedel, compliance manager, explained her duties to the Board which include tracking funds and the budget, explanation of city loan programs and assisting qualifying residents, and fund-raising assistance. Ellie Gonzales, our property manager, explained her work with tenants in CHN properties. Ellie manages nearly three hundred properties for CHN.

III. Councilman Joe Santiago had asked to talk to the Board regarding various issues which have arisen in the Ward 14 section of Tremont. Because of the sensitivity of Councilman Santiago's presentation, L. McLaughlin Murray moved that we go into Executive Session, B. Riker seconded. All voted in favor. Guests were asked to leave during this part of the meeting. After Santiago finished his presentation, L. McLaughlin Murray moved that we leave Executive Session, M. Hundt seconded. All voted in favor.

IV. Approval of February Minutes: L. McLaughlin Murray moved to approve the February minutes; S. Smith seconded. All voted in favor.

V. Program Reports: The Economic Development Meeting for March was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5th at 6 p.m.

Housing Committee: J. Boylan explained that various initiatives face the committee including code enforcement, Model Blocks, and research into receiverships. There will be a committee meeting dedicated to defining these initiatives.

There is a deadline looming for a gateway initiative related to Model Blocks. The HBR area could benefit from an effort related to housing issues. The residents want action as expressed through the block club. Steelyards Commons and the Christmas Museum are anchor institutions which bring people into the community. There are funds available to rehab problem properties and assist residents.

Scott Nagy moved that TWDC make the West 11th area our chosen focus area for the City of Cleveland Model Blocks Program. L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.

Scott proposed a second resolution that the Board of TWDC empower interim E.D. Steven Bloom to apply for the City of Cleveland Model Blocks funds to begin work in the HBR area.

Finance Committee: There was discussion re: some of the outstanding accounts. It was recommended that $200.00 a month be placed in a fund for necessary repairs of 2406 Professor.

Fund-raising Committee: M. Hundt reported that Gray's Armory will be the location for the June 1st event. There will be a two tier arrangement for the tickets. There will be live auctions with some silent auctions. The theme still will be Las Vegas.

Marketing: There was a logo created for Tremont and several block clubs have adopted it. It will help brand the neighborhood. We need to work collaboratively with both residents and businesses to communicate the best of Tremont. B. Riker suggested creating a visitor's guide.

Safety: The wifi camera effort is going ahead and hardware for the base station has been purchased. A committee is being set up to monitor our procedures. The Board and block clubs will be partners.

Community Organizing: B. Riker explained the effort regarding pollution from Mittal Steel. T. Jenkins asked that we remember that Mittal has made efforts to be a good neighbor. L. McLaughlin Murray suggested a tour of their facilities.

Property Management: Status quo. E. Gonzales will be moving in July or August. Her position will be advertised.

New Business: Board Retreat - Jack Ricchiutto has been selected as our facilitator. We will meet on Monday, April 16th at 6 p.m. This meeting is vital because we will assess our goals in light of the new revisions for the Strategic Initiative.

Committee Meetings: The meetings are open to all members of TWDC. The minutes will be posted on the website. Announcements of meetings will be placed on the website. Bylaws do not provide a great deal of information re: operation or membership of the committees.

There being no further business, L. McLaughlin Murray moved to adjourn and K. Moss seconded. All voted in favor.


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		TREMONT WEST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007 Present: S. Catania, J. Boylan, C. Krosel, B. Riker, M.Hundt, S. Smith, D. Mehring, S. Nagy, J. Chiplis, L. McLaughlin-Murray, M. Leslie, H. Crowther, T. Cook, P. Pavarini, K. Moss (note - Karen Moss arrived late). Guests: H. Sunyak, T. Jenkins, Meghan Moss Staff: S. Bloom I. S. Catania called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. II. Staff Presentations: Lynn Friedel, compliance manager, explained her duties to the Board which include tracking funds and the budget, explanation of city loan programs and assisting qualifying residents, and fund-raising assistance. Ellie Gonzales, our property manager, explained her work with tenants in CHN properties. Ellie manages nearly three hundred properties for CHN. III. Councilman Joe Santiago had asked to talk to the Board regarding various issues which have arisen in the Ward 14 section of Tremont. Because of the sensitivity of Councilman Santiago's presentation, L. McLaughlin Murray moved that we go into Executive Session, B. Riker seconded. All voted in favor. Guests were asked to leave during this part of the meeting. After Santiago finished his presentation, L. McLaughlin Murray moved that we leave Executive Session, M. Hundt seconded. All voted in favor. IV. Approval of February Minutes: L. McLaughlin Murray moved to approve the February minutes; S. Smith seconded. All voted in favor. V. Program Reports: The Economic Development Meeting for March was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 5th at 6 p.m. Housing Committee: J. Boylan explained that various initiatives face the committee including code enforcement, Model Blocks, and research into receiverships. There will be a committee meeting dedicated to defining these initiatives. There is a deadline looming for a gateway initiative related to Model Blocks. The HBR area could benefit from an effort related to housing issues. The residents want action as expressed through the block club. Steelyards Commons and the Christmas Museum are anchor institutions which bring people into the community. There are funds available to rehab problem properties and assist residents. Scott Nagy moved that TWDC make the West 11th area our chosen focus area for the City of Cleveland Model Blocks Program. L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor. Scott proposed a second resolution that the Board of TWDC empower interim E.D. Steven Bloom to apply for the City of Cleveland Model Blocks funds to begin work in the HBR area. Finance Committee: There was discussion re: some of the outstanding accounts. It was recommended that $200.00 a month be placed in a fund for necessary repairs of 2406 Professor. Fund-raising Committee: M. Hundt reported that Gray's Armory will be the location for the June 1st event. There will be a two tier arrangement for the tickets. There will be live auctions with some silent auctions. The theme still will be Las Vegas. Marketing: There was a logo created for Tremont and several block clubs have adopted it. It will help brand the neighborhood. We need to work collaboratively with both residents and businesses to communicate the best of Tremont. B. Riker suggested creating a visitor's guide. Safety: The wifi camera effort is going ahead and hardware for the base station has been purchased. A committee is being set up to monitor our procedures. The Board and block clubs will be partners. Community Organizing: B. Riker explained the effort regarding pollution from Mittal Steel. T. Jenkins asked that we remember that Mittal has made efforts to be a good neighbor. L. McLaughlin Murray suggested a tour of their facilities. Property Management: Status quo. E. Gonzales will be moving in July or August. Her position will be advertised. New Business: Board Retreat - Jack Ricchiutto has been selected as our facilitator. We will meet on Monday, April 16th at 6 p.m. This meeting is vital because we will assess our goals in light of the new revisions for the Strategic Initiative. Committee Meetings: The meetings are open to all members of TWDC. The minutes will be posted on the website. Announcements of meetings will be placed on the website. Bylaws do not provide a great deal of information re: operation or membership of the committees. There being no further business, L. McLaughlin Murray moved to adjourn and K. Moss seconded. All voted in favor.








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