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Northfield Neighborhood - Meeting Minutes - 02/04/08 NORTHFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Meeting Feb 4, 2007 MINUTES * The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Sebastian Wren, President. Approximately 23 members were present. * TREASURER'S REPORT: Current Balance: $1581.62. Activity since last month includes Income from Newsletter Ads ($685) and Expenses for Neighborhood Watch signs, Post Office Box and ANC Membership ($585) * FORMATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ANNUAL REVIEW OF NNA BYLAWS: A committee was formed for this year's review of NNA By-laws: Sebastian Wren, Annie Ervin, Jody Horton, Lisa G. Wright, Mary Patrick, and Jan Seward. A critical review will be done and changes, if needed, will be recommended. Bylaw revision recommendations will be voted upon at the April NNA meeting. OFFICER ELECTIONS: Will occur at the April NNA meeting. The following offices will be vacant: President, Vice President, Secretary (or Co-Secretaries), Treasurer, Webmaster, Keeper of the Green. The office of Newsletter Editor has been vacant since Beka's resignation and Sebastian has filled in temporarily and may consider continuing in this capacity. It is thought that Brenda B. has offered to continue as Newsletter Distributor. It is desirable to have a slate of candidates to announce at the March meeting and for publication in the next Newsletter. All the officers of the NNA welcome "new" energy and encourage people to consider becoming an officer. Any questions regarding the duties of an officer may be directed to Sebastian Wren swren@balancedreading.com or any of the officers. NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION: The next Newsletter will be available for delivery by the end of March and will include information on the April elections and an addressed envelope for membership drive. Sebastian recommends, this year, to spend approx $150 for (2000) printed envelopes (vs hand stamping). As our Bylaws allow us this expenditure without a vote, no vote was taken. No objections were raised. GREEN SPACE - NEW PARK Jody Horton announces that the City of Austin Watershed Protection office is allowing us to use a space (located between Chesterfield/ W 55th/W. 56th st. and the Creek) as a green space/park. An installation of a fence, a bench, and a moveable playscape will be allowed to make a safe play area to children . Steffan Pharis has agreed to work on a landscape design for the area. The area needs to be cleaned: a clean up time is scheduled for Sat. 2/23/08 from 10 AM-2 PM and any neighbor volunteers will be greatly appreciated. Keep Austin Beautiful will also arrange for volunteers to help. Jody will email reminder(s) and information on what to bring. For further questions, Jody may be reached at: jodyhorton@mac.com NORTH LOOP NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING TEAM MEETING: Next scheduled meeting is Weds March 12th however this date may move. Sebastian will keep us informed of this date. DISCUSSION: Discussion was held regarding several issues related to zoning, VMU (Vertical Mixed Use) as related to Koenig Lane, communication , and coping strategies when "monsters" get build next to one's home. The Bylaw review committee will work with communication issues. The planned discussion regarding the On-Line Discussion Lists available to neighbors did not occur due to time constraints. The next meeting will be held on Monday March 3rd 7 PM at the Dayspring Chapel The meeting was adjourned at 8 PM
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