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Board of Directors
November 15, 2007

Present: Marcia Leslie, Tom Cook, Phil Pavarini, Scott Nagy, Megan Hundt, Jon Boylan, Becca Riker, Lynn McLaughlin Murray, David Mehring, Karen Moss, Sammy Catania, Jeff Chiplis, Chris Krosel, Herb Crowther, Sandy Smith

Staff: Chris Garland Guests: Chuck Hoven, Tim Jenkins

President Catania called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

I. Minutes: President Catania called for discussion and approval of the last month's minutes. Phil Pavarini asked that the minutes reflect the presentation of his proposal that TWDC serve as an intermediary between Ohio Citizen Action, Neighbors of Mittal Steel and Mittal Steel in regards to the pollution and quality of life issues that the steel maker presented. At the October meeting, it was decided to table that issue until this month.

President Catania suggested that Phil decide on a course of action to present the issue to one of the TWDC committees, e.g long range planning. The committee could then discuss a possible plan of action for the Board.

Jeff Chiplis and David Mehring asked that the Minutes reflect that they had been excused from the meeting.

With those corrections, Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved and Tom Cook seconded to accept the minutes. All voted in favor.

II. Action Item: Resolution on Neighborhood Diversity. Executive Director Chris Garland had drafted one which was circulated for Board comment. Jon Boylan had revised the resolution to a stronger, more inclusive one indicating the opposition of TWDC to any overt or covert act of discrimination, intimidation, or criminal act motivated by prejudice against racial, religious, ethnic, national background or gender identity and directed against any person in the Tremont neighborhood. TWDC supports the equality of all persons and stands ready to act in accordance with these principles. David Mehring moved to accept and Jeff Chiplis seconded this. All voted in favor.

President Catania asked that this resolution immediately be placed on the website, in the newsletter, and printed for reference and given the widest possible distribution.

There was a brief discussion of assistance given to the family who lost their home on West 12th to an arson. The family will rebuild and assistance is coming from members of the Board and the larger community.

III. Action Item - Annual Financial Audit: Lynn Friedel and Kasey Koester, our auditor, presented the results of the Annual Audit. Lynn had made some changes in some of the accounts at the suggestion of the Finance Committee and Rory O'Donnell. Koester gave a presentation that stated that our audit had no material findings. Rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best, we rated a 5. J. Boylan asked for an opinion on internal controls. Koester said that given the size of the organization, they were very good. Lynn Friedel was commended for her hard work. Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved to accept, Jon Boylan seconded. All voted in favor.

Monthly Financials: Those organizations owing sums for Art Walk advertisements and mailings will be contacted re: past due accounts. Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved to accept the monthly financial statements, David Mehring seconded. All voted in favor.

IV. Housing: The photo inventory of structures within the SII area has been completed. The second mortgage money of $900,000 for the Tremont area has not been used. Steve Bloom will contact CMHA regarding its status and what must be done to make it available to interested parties.

Lot at 2490West 5th. This land was coming up on a sheriff's sale and was needed by the land assembly team. The Executive Committee gave E. D. Garland permission to bid on lot. The price was $8,238.94.

C. Krosel moved that the TWDC directors empower C. Garland, our executive director, to fulfill the purchase contract for the lot at 2490 West 5th for the sum of $8,238.94 minus the deposit. Lynn McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.

Jon Boylan reported that the work on compiling a guide to regulations and procedures involving zoning was going forward and a draft should be ready in December.

V. Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The committee had questions regarding how the revised Master Plan will be presented to the membership. This is different from the Action Plan which the TWDC Board generated to chart its progress.

Economic Development noted the need to begin marketing and outreach to businesses at Steelyard Commons.

VI. Fundraising: Upcoming Turkey Bowl was sold out. The next effort is an event on February 8th at the Velvet Tango Room, " Tremont is for Lovers." A question came up regarding whether the revised Visitors' Guide had been completed.

Planning will begin for the Reverse Raffle and other events. Michelle Davis has applied for a grant to cover the design of a new logo.
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VII. Safety Committee: Phil is trying to increase attendance. Lighting Tremont is a new project. Special bulbs with photo cells will automatically respond to light/darkness levels. Phil will try to get block club support.

An access policy regarding who has access to images generated by the Wi Fi camera network is being developed. One camera is set to go live in North of Literary area. Private individuals can apply to have them on their property.

VIII. Nominating Committee: Karen Moss reported that the nominating committee had been set up in compliance to the by-laws. The members are Karen Moss, Marcia Leslie, Henry Senyak, Tim Jenkins, Steve Finegold, Suzanne Melpver, and Amy Weahry. Nominations from interested persons have been received. A meeting will be held within the next week on November 20th at 7 p.m. at Prosperity. C. Krosel moved that the Board accept the report of the nominating committee and S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor.

IX. Holiday Party - December 20th at Sokolowski's

X. Annual Meeting: Questions on how to present the Master Plan. Is the membership to vote on this? Questionnaires and public meetings had been held to gather input. Tim Jenkins called for the membership to vote on the plan. The prior plan accepted in 2001 had been voted on by the membership. The organization has spent three years discussing and creating this plan. NPI has provided grants for the planning process.

XI. Old Business: Phil Pavarini asked that TWDC facilitate a dialogue between the Neighbors of Mittal Steel, Ohio Citizens Action and Mittal Steel re: pollution. Sammy Catania asked for procedures to do this. Jon Boylan suggested that this issue be given to the long range planning committee. Karen Moss suggested that neighboring CDC's such as Slavic Village and Old Brooklyn be invited to participate.

XII. Lynn Friedel has accepted another job effective January 1, 2008. The job description for her position may be restructured.

The First Annual Tremont Thanksgiving Dinner is Thursday, November 29th at 6 p.m. at the OLA-St. Joseph Center.

There being no further business, M. Leslie moved to adjourn. David Mehring seconded. All voted in favor.


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		Tremont West Development Corporation Board of Directors November 15, 2007 Present: Marcia Leslie, Tom Cook, Phil Pavarini, Scott Nagy, Megan Hundt, Jon Boylan, Becca Riker, Lynn McLaughlin Murray, David Mehring, Karen Moss, Sammy Catania, Jeff Chiplis, Chris Krosel, Herb Crowther, Sandy Smith Staff: Chris Garland Guests: Chuck Hoven, Tim Jenkins President Catania called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. I. Minutes: President Catania called for discussion and approval of the last month's minutes. Phil Pavarini asked that the minutes reflect the presentation of his proposal that TWDC serve as an intermediary between Ohio Citizen Action, Neighbors of Mittal Steel and Mittal Steel in regards to the pollution and quality of life issues that the steel maker presented. At the October meeting, it was decided to table that issue until this month. President Catania suggested that Phil decide on a course of action to present the issue to one of the TWDC committees, e.g long range planning. The committee could then discuss a possible plan of action for the Board. Jeff Chiplis and David Mehring asked that the Minutes reflect that they had been excused from the meeting. With those corrections, Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved and Tom Cook seconded to accept the minutes. All voted in favor. II. Action Item: Resolution on Neighborhood Diversity. Executive Director Chris Garland had drafted one which was circulated for Board comment. Jon Boylan had revised the resolution to a stronger, more inclusive one indicating the opposition of TWDC to any overt or covert act of discrimination, intimidation, or criminal act motivated by prejudice against racial, religious, ethnic, national background or gender identity and directed against any person in the Tremont neighborhood. TWDC supports the equality of all persons and stands ready to act in accordance with these principles. David Mehring moved to accept and Jeff Chiplis seconded this. All voted in favor. President Catania asked that this resolution immediately be placed on the website, in the newsletter, and printed for reference and given the widest possible distribution. There was a brief discussion of assistance given to the family who lost their home on West 12th to an arson. The family will rebuild and assistance is coming from members of the Board and the larger community. III. Action Item - Annual Financial Audit: Lynn Friedel and Kasey Koester, our auditor, presented the results of the Annual Audit. Lynn had made some changes in some of the accounts at the suggestion of the Finance Committee and Rory O'Donnell. Koester gave a presentation that stated that our audit had no material findings. Rated on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best, we rated a 5. J. Boylan asked for an opinion on internal controls. Koester said that given the size of the organization, they were very good. Lynn Friedel was commended for her hard work. Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved to accept, Jon Boylan seconded. All voted in favor. Monthly Financials: Those organizations owing sums for Art Walk advertisements and mailings will be contacted re: past due accounts. Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved to accept the monthly financial statements, David Mehring seconded. All voted in favor. IV. Housing: The photo inventory of structures within the SII area has been completed. The second mortgage money of $900,000 for the Tremont area has not been used. Steve Bloom will contact CMHA regarding its status and what must be done to make it available to interested parties. Lot at 2490West 5th. This land was coming up on a sheriff's sale and was needed by the land assembly team. The Executive Committee gave E. D. Garland permission to bid on lot. The price was $8,238.94. C. Krosel moved that the TWDC directors empower C. Garland, our executive director, to fulfill the purchase contract for the lot at 2490 West 5th for the sum of $8,238.94 minus the deposit. Lynn McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor. Jon Boylan reported that the work on compiling a guide to regulations and procedures involving zoning was going forward and a draft should be ready in December. V. Economic Development/Long Range Planning: The committee had questions regarding how the revised Master Plan will be presented to the membership. This is different from the Action Plan which the TWDC Board generated to chart its progress. Economic Development noted the need to begin marketing and outreach to businesses at Steelyard Commons. VI. Fundraising: Upcoming Turkey Bowl was sold out. The next effort is an event on February 8th at the Velvet Tango Room, " Tremont is for Lovers." A question came up regarding whether the revised Visitors' Guide had been completed. Planning will begin for the Reverse Raffle and other events. Michelle Davis has applied for a grant to cover the design of a new logo. , VII. Safety Committee: Phil is trying to increase attendance. Lighting Tremont is a new project. Special bulbs with photo cells will automatically respond to light/darkness levels. Phil will try to get block club support. An access policy regarding who has access to images generated by the Wi Fi camera network is being developed. One camera is set to go live in North of Literary area. Private individuals can apply to have them on their property. VIII. Nominating Committee: Karen Moss reported that the nominating committee had been set up in compliance to the by-laws. The members are Karen Moss, Marcia Leslie, Henry Senyak, Tim Jenkins, Steve Finegold, Suzanne Melpver, and Amy Weahry. Nominations from interested persons have been received. A meeting will be held within the next week on November 20th at 7 p.m. at Prosperity. C. Krosel moved that the Board accept the report of the nominating committee and S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor. IX. Holiday Party - December 20th at Sokolowski's X. Annual Meeting: Questions on how to present the Master Plan. Is the membership to vote on this? Questionnaires and public meetings had been held to gather input. Tim Jenkins called for the membership to vote on the plan. The prior plan accepted in 2001 had been voted on by the membership. The organization has spent three years discussing and creating this plan. NPI has provided grants for the planning process. XI. Old Business: Phil Pavarini asked that TWDC facilitate a dialogue between the Neighbors of Mittal Steel, Ohio Citizens Action and Mittal Steel re: pollution. Sammy Catania asked for procedures to do this. Jon Boylan suggested that this issue be given to the long range planning committee. Karen Moss suggested that neighboring CDC's such as Slavic Village and Old Brooklyn be invited to participate. XII. Lynn Friedel has accepted another job effective January 1, 2008. The job description for her position may be restructured. The First Annual Tremont Thanksgiving Dinner is Thursday, November 29th at 6 p.m. at the OLA-St. Joseph Center. There being no further business, M. Leslie moved to adjourn. David Mehring seconded. All voted in favor.








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