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Tremont West Development Corporation
Board of Directors
September 20, 2007

Present: Phil Pavarini, Tom Cook, Jon Boylan, Sandi Smith, Sammy Catania, C. Krosel, Megan Hundt, Scott Nagy, B. Riker, L. McLaughlin-Murray, J. Chiplis, H. Crowther, K. Moss

Excused: D. Mehring, Marcia Leslie Guests: T. Jenkins, G. Murray Staff: C. Garland

President Catania called the meeting to order at 6: 07 p.m.

Minutes of August Meeting: L. McLaughlin-Murray moved to accept, T. Cook seconded. All voted in favor.

Financial Report: L. McLaughlin Murray explained that the increase in the number of aging accounts was due to the inclusion of ARTWALK invoices. Councilman Cimperman will arrange for the payment of the Arts in August invoices. Efforts are being made to collect the MetroLofts debt. C. Garland reported that CBDG funds for year 32 can be re-allocated for the next year. A finance meeting is scheduled for September 26th. J. Boylan moved to accept the monthly financials. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor.

Economic Development: S. Nagy reported on the meeting with a potential member, Harriet Pearle. Ms. Pearle explained her program which works with city and at risk youth to prepare them for the workplace. One need of the committee surfaced was additional proficiency in the use of the Google applications. A meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 4th at 6 p.m. Tim Jenkins reminded the board of the need to place the Strategic Initiative workplan on the web. It can be placed in a read-only function as a link from the TWDC website.

Housing Committee: At their September 13th meeting, S. Bloom prepared a letter of endorsement for the University Project. J. Boylan reported that the Housing Committee is attempting to define its role and the necessary information it needs for their role. A new member, Karl Maersch, is researching zoning procedures and practices. Issues around receivership are being clarified. P. Pavarini has completed a photo survey of buildings in Tremont and this will be updated at intervals.

Funding/Marketing: The meeting has been moved to the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. A Turkey Bowl at Dickey's Lanes is set for November 17th starting at 7 p.m. The Tremont Gardeners are selling Christmas trees.

Safety: Committee is doing outreach to block clubs with the goal of having a representative from each block club at the monthly meeting. A campaign is on to increase the number of lights in Tremont (porch, street) at night.
(Lynn McLaughlin-Murray and Glen Murray left at 6:35 p.m.)

Nominations: Directors Boylan, Hundt, Krosel and Pavarini will not seek re-election. M. Leslie and K. Moss are co-chairmen of the committee. Henry Senyak is a member. Other non-board members will be recruited for the committee.

Annual Meeting: Thursday, January 31, 2008 -planning needs to start for agenda

Community Organization: Scott Rosenstein deserves congratulations for the best Arts and Cultural Festival yet!

S. Catania and staff convened a meeting with restaurant owners and civic officials to discuss regulations and procedures for legal operations. An orientation program for new owners is being considered for development.

A recent increase in thefts and break-ins in the West 14th /Auburn area has raised concern.

New Business: 2406 Professor: Unit 4 has been rented

Schools: Hats Off-Recognition for pupils at Scranton, Luis Munoz-Marin, and Tremont. Come October 2nd and recognize the children for their diligence as they arrive at school.

Upcoming Retreat ( Feb- March 2008): theme of empowerment-S. Catania, B. Riker, and C. Garland will work on this.

Herb Crowther reported on the upcoming conference of the Bioneers. A web-based sustainable city/environmentally conscious group will convene meetings in twenty cities simultaneously. Cleveland is one of the host cities and Tremont will be a tour site.

There being no further business -- S. Nagy moved to adjourn; C. Krosel seconded. Meeting ended at 7:15 p.m.


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		Tremont West Development Corporation Board of Directors September 20, 2007 Present: Phil Pavarini, Tom Cook, Jon Boylan, Sandi Smith, Sammy Catania, C. Krosel, Megan Hundt, Scott Nagy, B. Riker, L. McLaughlin-Murray, J. Chiplis, H. Crowther, K. Moss Excused: D. Mehring, Marcia Leslie Guests: T. Jenkins, G. Murray Staff: C. Garland President Catania called the meeting to order at 6: 07 p.m. Minutes of August Meeting: L. McLaughlin-Murray moved to accept, T. Cook seconded. All voted in favor. Financial Report: L. McLaughlin Murray explained that the increase in the number of aging accounts was due to the inclusion of ARTWALK invoices. Councilman Cimperman will arrange for the payment of the Arts in August invoices. Efforts are being made to collect the MetroLofts debt. C. Garland reported that CBDG funds for year 32 can be re-allocated for the next year. A finance meeting is scheduled for September 26th. J. Boylan moved to accept the monthly financials. S. Nagy seconded. All voted in favor. Economic Development: S. Nagy reported on the meeting with a potential member, Harriet Pearle. Ms. Pearle explained her program which works with city and at risk youth to prepare them for the workplace. One need of the committee surfaced was additional proficiency in the use of the Google applications. A meeting was scheduled for Thursday, October 4th at 6 p.m. Tim Jenkins reminded the board of the need to place the Strategic Initiative workplan on the web. It can be placed in a read-only function as a link from the TWDC website. Housing Committee: At their September 13th meeting, S. Bloom prepared a letter of endorsement for the University Project. J. Boylan reported that the Housing Committee is attempting to define its role and the necessary information it needs for their role. A new member, Karl Maersch, is researching zoning procedures and practices. Issues around receivership are being clarified. P. Pavarini has completed a photo survey of buildings in Tremont and this will be updated at intervals. Funding/Marketing: The meeting has been moved to the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. A Turkey Bowl at Dickey's Lanes is set for November 17th starting at 7 p.m. The Tremont Gardeners are selling Christmas trees. Safety: Committee is doing outreach to block clubs with the goal of having a representative from each block club at the monthly meeting. A campaign is on to increase the number of lights in Tremont (porch, street) at night. (Lynn McLaughlin-Murray and Glen Murray left at 6:35 p.m.) Nominations: Directors Boylan, Hundt, Krosel and Pavarini will not seek re-election. M. Leslie and K. Moss are co-chairmen of the committee. Henry Senyak is a member. Other non-board members will be recruited for the committee. Annual Meeting: Thursday, January 31, 2008 -planning needs to start for agenda Community Organization: Scott Rosenstein deserves congratulations for the best Arts and Cultural Festival yet! S. Catania and staff convened a meeting with restaurant owners and civic officials to discuss regulations and procedures for legal operations. An orientation program for new owners is being considered for development. A recent increase in thefts and break-ins in the West 14th /Auburn area has raised concern. New Business: 2406 Professor: Unit 4 has been rented Schools: Hats Off-Recognition for pupils at Scranton, Luis Munoz-Marin, and Tremont. Come October 2nd and recognize the children for their diligence as they arrive at school. Upcoming Retreat ( Feb- March 2008): theme of empowerment-S. Catania, B. Riker, and C. Garland will work on this. Herb Crowther reported on the upcoming conference of the Bioneers. A web-based sustainable city/environmentally conscious group will convene meetings in twenty cities simultaneously. Cleveland is one of the host cities and Tremont will be a tour site. There being no further business -- S. Nagy moved to adjourn; C. Krosel seconded. Meeting ended at 7:15 p.m.








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