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Tremont West Development Corporation
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2006

Present: Sammy Catania, Brendon Bergen, Phil Pavarini, Scott Nagy, Becca Riker, Sandi Smith, Karen Moss, Chris Krosel, Lynn McLaughlin Murray, Megan Hundt

Staff: Colleen Gilson

I. Vice President Scott Nagy called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.

II. Approval of August Minutes:

Karen Moss asked that the following corrections be made to the minutes. "Karen Moss requested that TWDC be added to the list of those individuals liable in the Valleyview Homes project. Karen Moss questioned Jon Boylan who affirmed that Sutton Builders' assets would cover the liability. Lynn McLaughlin said Colleen Gilson actually said that she had seen the balance sheet. "

Becca Riker noted her last name had been misspelled.

Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved that the minutes be approved with these corrections. Sandi Smith seconded the motion. All voted in favor.

III. Project/Program/Committee Updates

Economic Development/Housing/Long Range Planning:

A date for the third public forum for the Tremont Strategic Improvement Initiative has to be finalized.

Scott Nagy, Chris Krosel and other directors who attended gave a summary of the second public forum. All block clubs were represented except one. Efforts to involve more residents will continue. Directors need to lead!

NPI has awarded TWDC continuous funding for next year. We are meeting Year III goals.

2406 Professor - front office has been completed. The last apartment will be rented. The Tremont History Project is working on an exhibit for the office space.

Hope VI Model Blocks Anchor Project: The staff has met with PTV block club members and residents re: this effort toward consistent beautification and curb appeal. Cleaning supplies and trashcans will be distributed at the PTV summer picnic.

Valleyview Homes - new partnership agreement has been finalized.

Brayton Townhomes-construction has begun

Clover Townhomes- 5 units now proposed; project has entered Phase I.

Phoenix Hope VI: infrastructure work has started; construction slated to begin.
Valleyview Murals will be restored. Cleveland Public Art with funds from CSU
will begin work. Lynn McLaughlin Murray asked re: possible partnerships and collaborations to restore murals.

Lynn McLaughlin Murray asked about a committee to begin marketing information re: the $900,000 second mortgage funds that are available for all Tremont neighborhoods. Colleen Gilson said that this should be discussed at the next development committee.

Gospel House: construction has started.

Scranton Village: last house in this phase sold; CHN wishes to exit partnership.

Tremont Commons: Last two units finished

Bergen Village: five units pre-sold; additional groundbreaking scheduled

Brevier Court: test for soil stability

W. 7th/McCreary: deals for two units to close

Finance:

A signed contract for CBDG funds not received from city yet.

Finance reports were distributed. Lynn McLaughlin Murray moved to accept. K. Moss seconded. All voted in favor.

Fund-Raising:

Becca Riker and Megan Hundt will co-chair. M. Hundt said letters to major donors need to be sent out prior to New Year.

Community Organizing:

Please see newsletter notes. Lynn McLaughlin Murray will convene group for Arts in August planning. The Art and Cultural Festival was a tremendous success. Scott Rosenstein is to be congratulated.

Property Management:

Management deal with OCNW has officially ended.

IV. New Business:

Director of Marketing job description is being re-tooled. Lynn McLaughlin Murray asked that directors receive copies of it.

CDC's -- A changing funding environment will bring about much closer collaboration and sharing. We need to be proactive.

Second Annual Tremont Gardeners' Sale: September 30th at Lincoln Park

ODOT Bridge: ODOT will be selecting a design. We need to make ODOT aware of the impact of the bridge on the neighborhood environment and ecology. Comments can still be made.

Minutes for board and committee meetings are to be posted. Phil Pavarini moved that the minutes be posted as soon as possible after formal approval. K. Moss seconded. All voted in favor.

A brief discussion ensued re: dates and times of meetings and reasons for change on occasion.

K. Moss moved to adjourn meeting. Lynn McLaughlin Murray voted to second it. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.