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Tremont West Development Corporation
Board of Directors
October 18, 2007

Present: S. Catania, S. Nagy, C. Krosel, B. Riker, S. Smith, M. Hundt, M. Leslie, T. Cook, K. Moss, L. McLaughlin-Murray, P. Pavarini, H. Crowther
Excused: J. Boylan, David Mehring and Jeff Chiplis
Staff: C. Garland Guests: T. Jenkins, Councilman Cimperman

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

I. Approval of September 20, 2007 Minutes: President Catania called for approval. M. Leslie asked that the minutes be amended to show that she was excused. With that correction, L. McLaughlin Murray moved to accept the minutes. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor.

II. President Catania recognized Councilman Cimperman who had asked for an opportunity to talk to the Board. He thanked TWDC for their work in welcoming the ValleyView residents and new residents back to Tremont Pointe. Our response in dealing with racial issues (the arson fire) and our welcoming back residents of Valley View are very commendable. He asked that we draft a resolution showing our ongoing support of diversity in our community. He recognized the good work of our new executive director. He asked that the Directors look at the edges of Tremont where our boundaries meet those of other CDC's. The future will only bring further funding cuts and pressures for consolidation. Karen Moss reminded those present that our bylaws dictate our service area and our budget may not be able to expand to new responsibilities elsewhere. T. Jenkins said any bylaw change should be an open process. Cimperman said upcoming recall in Ward 14 is unfortunate.

Chris Garland was asked to draft up a resolution and this will be circulated for board comment. In line with welcoming and celebration, there will be a community dinner on November 29 at Our Lady of Angels-St. Joseph Center.

III. Committee Reports

Finance-- Kasey Koester, our auditor, has completed our yearly audit. The draft audit was circulated at our meeting. L. McLaughlin-Murray has contacted a collection agency re: the delinquent account of MetroLofts. The firm will charge 25% of funds collected as a fee; one/third if there is litigation.

Lynn McLaughlin distributed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding that she and Jean Brandt negotiated regarding the relationship of TWDC and Artwalk. TWDC serves as Artwalk's fiscal agent. After some discussion, Karen Moss moved that the approval of the Memorandum be tabled until the Finance Committee has a chance to study it. S. Smith moved to table this. All voted in favor.
Monthly Financial Reports: C. Krosel moved to accept them. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor.

Housing: Brief report in absence of chair. Market activity slight due to overall economic issues.

Long-Range Planning: Committee sponsored an evening of training on the use of the Wiki. Six director and staff took advantage of this. All versions can be saved on the site. Action items comprise separate pages. It is available in view read only versions with a google link.

The Long-Range Planning committee is still working on organizing a stake-holders meeting to involve the larger community.

Fund-Raising/Marketing: Overall theme - spend a year in Tremont. Upcoming event a Turkey Bowl at Dickey's Lane on November 17th. A calendar of events will be created for Inside Tremont.

Safety: October meeting canceled due to lack of turnout. Next Meeting-November 12th. Work on the placement of cameras is going forward. Residents and businesses will be asked to light up the night with exterior lights.

Nominating Committee: Members: Karen Moss, Marcia Leslie, Henry Senyak. Tim Jenkins accepted invitation to join the committee. Additional member(s) will be recruited. Several directors will not be seeking re-election.

Announcements: Holiday Party-December 20th

Annual Meeting : The Strategic Investment plan will be presented along with goals. The plan will be mailed to members prior to meeting. We hope to have the mayor as the speaker. Reports will be given by block clubs. Our date of meeting is set for January 31, 2008.

Board Retreat: It will be scheduled for February 2008.

New Business: B. Riker asked that members be courteous re: cell phone use during meeting. It is distracting.

Adjourned: 7: 45 p.m. C. Krosel moved, L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.


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		Tremont West Development Corporation Board of Directors October 18, 2007 Present: S. Catania, S. Nagy, C. Krosel, B. Riker, S. Smith, M. Hundt, M. Leslie, T. Cook, K. Moss, L. McLaughlin-Murray, P. Pavarini, H. Crowther Excused: J. Boylan, David Mehring and Jeff Chiplis Staff: C. Garland Guests: T. Jenkins, Councilman Cimperman President Catania called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. I. Approval of September 20, 2007 Minutes: President Catania called for approval. M. Leslie asked that the minutes be amended to show that she was excused. With that correction, L. McLaughlin Murray moved to accept the minutes. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor. II. President Catania recognized Councilman Cimperman who had asked for an opportunity to talk to the Board. He thanked TWDC for their work in welcoming the ValleyView residents and new residents back to Tremont Pointe. Our response in dealing with racial issues (the arson fire) and our welcoming back residents of Valley View are very commendable. He asked that we draft a resolution showing our ongoing support of diversity in our community. He recognized the good work of our new executive director. He asked that the Directors look at the edges of Tremont where our boundaries meet those of other CDC's. The future will only bring further funding cuts and pressures for consolidation. Karen Moss reminded those present that our bylaws dictate our service area and our budget may not be able to expand to new responsibilities elsewhere. T. Jenkins said any bylaw change should be an open process. Cimperman said upcoming recall in Ward 14 is unfortunate. Chris Garland was asked to draft up a resolution and this will be circulated for board comment. In line with welcoming and celebration, there will be a community dinner on November 29 at Our Lady of Angels-St. Joseph Center. III. Committee Reports Finance-- Kasey Koester, our auditor, has completed our yearly audit. The draft audit was circulated at our meeting. L. McLaughlin-Murray has contacted a collection agency re: the delinquent account of MetroLofts. The firm will charge 25% of funds collected as a fee; one/third if there is litigation. Lynn McLaughlin distributed copies of the Memorandum of Understanding that she and Jean Brandt negotiated regarding the relationship of TWDC and Artwalk. TWDC serves as Artwalk's fiscal agent. After some discussion, Karen Moss moved that the approval of the Memorandum be tabled until the Finance Committee has a chance to study it. S. Smith moved to table this. All voted in favor. Monthly Financial Reports: C. Krosel moved to accept them. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor. Housing: Brief report in absence of chair. Market activity slight due to overall economic issues. Long-Range Planning: Committee sponsored an evening of training on the use of the Wiki. Six director and staff took advantage of this. All versions can be saved on the site. Action items comprise separate pages. It is available in view read only versions with a google link. The Long-Range Planning committee is still working on organizing a stake-holders meeting to involve the larger community. Fund-Raising/Marketing: Overall theme - spend a year in Tremont. Upcoming event a Turkey Bowl at Dickey's Lane on November 17th. A calendar of events will be created for Inside Tremont. Safety: October meeting canceled due to lack of turnout. Next Meeting-November 12th. Work on the placement of cameras is going forward. Residents and businesses will be asked to light up the night with exterior lights. Nominating Committee: Members: Karen Moss, Marcia Leslie, Henry Senyak. Tim Jenkins accepted invitation to join the committee. Additional member(s) will be recruited. Several directors will not be seeking re-election. Announcements: Holiday Party-December 20th Annual Meeting : The Strategic Investment plan will be presented along with goals. The plan will be mailed to members prior to meeting. We hope to have the mayor as the speaker. Reports will be given by block clubs. Our date of meeting is set for January 31, 2008. Board Retreat: It will be scheduled for February 2008. New Business: B. Riker asked that members be courteous re: cell phone use during meeting. It is distracting. Adjourned: 7: 45 p.m. C. Krosel moved, L. McLaughlin Murray seconded. All voted in favor.








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