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Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 4 p.m.
Red Bank Branch Library
Members Present: Berning, Dot; Cleek,
Linda; Dickinson, Joe; Gerteisen, Wayne; Harty, Bill; James, Shirley; Jeffers,
Brenda; Kolb, Bonnie: Moers, Joyce; Nix, Ava; Outlaw, DeAnna; Padget, Fred;
Runge, Mel; Thompson, George; Wentzel, Sam
Excused absence: Carolyn Stagg
President DeAnna Outlaw called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. All present
introduced themselves.
Secretary’s Report: Brenda Jeffers presented the minutes from September
2006. She asked for clarification of a few points. A corrected version of the
minutes will be submitted for the file. Fred Padget moved acceptance with a
second from Bill Harty. The minutes were approved as amended.
Linda Cleek presented the minutes from October 2006. Joyce Moers’ name was added
to the list of members present. Padget moved acceptance, seconded by Bonnie
Kolb. The minutes were approved as amended.
Treasurer’s Report: Padget presented November & December reports, as well
as a comparison of income/expense for the last 10 years. He presented the
proposed budget for 2007. A question was raised about contributions we may have
already committed. These are covered in the $100 per month allocation, which can
be assigned anywhere. While there are a couple of items that may need later
adjustment, a motion to approve was made by Harty and seconded by Cleek. The
budget was approved.
Letters were sent in November/December to those who hadn’t paid dues in 2006.
After collecting from a number of those in arrears, we have 139 members. We also
have 102 individuals/organizations to whom we send newsletters. Padget
distributed a list of paid members and a list of those receiving complimentary
copies. He asked that board members review the comp list and bring suggestions
for additions/deletions to the next meeting.
Old Business: Cleek announced that the Kohl’s award plaque has been
posted at the Kohl’s customer service desk. Harty mentioned that the drainage
work in the Kohl’s development has made a huge difference in the amount of
flooding near the intersection of Hogue and Rosenberger.
New Business:
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Outlaw presented a proposed Board meeting
schedule for 2007, with meetings remaining at 4 p.m. on 4th Wednesdays at
Red Bank Branch Library in January, March, April, June, July, September, and
October. Harty moved acceptance with a second by Sam Wentzel. The schedule
was approved.
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August general meeting change: Outlaw would
like to officially move the August general meeting to the September
membership picnic. Cleek moved approval with a second by Harty. The motion
was approved.
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Burdette Summer Camp Sponsorship – County
Commissioners have asked for funding for a scholarship ($185/child for two
weeks) for the Burdette Day Camp. WIA can name the child or the school
principals can choose. Harty moved we sponsor two children; Kolb seconded.
The motion passed without opposition. Moers reported that she can come back
closer to the camp dates to ask for additional funds if they are needed.
Moers asked that any board member wishing to recommend a child for a
scholarship do so.
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Adopt-a-Spot -- Outlaw & Dot Berning recently
attended a Keep Evansville Beautiful Adopt-a-Spot workshop and would like
WIA to adopt a spot at the corner of Maryland and St. Joseph (corner of
Helfrich Park). Some materials will be donated by Lowe’s, but WIA would have
to spend some money and have volunteers to put in the time. Berning pointed
out that the obligation to keep a garden up can be onerous and that if it
looks bad, we’ll look bad. This spot has been taken away from the previous
adoption group. Carolyn Stagg had indicated that Hilltop Neighborhood may
participate. There was discussion about what to plant and where to get
additional donations of plants and/or materials. Shirley James moved and
George Thompson seconded that we adopt the spot. The motion passed. Padget
suggested putting something in the February newsletter asking for donations,
money, and manpower. Mel Runge will write an article for the February
newsletter.
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Fall Festival Booth Air Conditioner – because
it gets uncomfortably hot, Outlaw feels we should air condition the booth.
We will have to check with the Nut Club to see if there are any restrictions
as to what we can have. We will also have to check on the power rating of
the trailer. Moers moved that we check into the possibilities; Outlaw
seconded. Passed. Outlaw asked Harty to check with the Nut Club, and
research the kinds of air conditioners we might be able to use.
Committee Reports:
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Law Enforcement – Joe Dickinson distributed
crime reports for November & December and gave a brief explanation of the
patterns. Padget mentioned the EPD Web site has lots of good information.
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Web Site – Cleek reported she is working on
getting caught up. There will probably be some expenses this year as hosting
and registration are done on a multi-year basis. There’s a link to the EPD
Web site on the WIA Web site.
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Parks – Shirley James – the Indiana trail
plan is completed and stresses regional planning.
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The State would like a trail within 15
minutes of every residence. The Greenway will be a backbone trail. EMPO
may do the regional planning and the Greenway group will concentrate on
maintenance, especially on the riverfront, etc. The Greenway Foundation
is securing funding for trail expansion for the Sunrise Park toward
Warrick County leg.
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The USI Center for Applied Research and
Development (CARED) was contracted to conduct a survey of Greenway users
during the first week of October, 2006. Despite it being unseasonably
wet, there were about 2,000 users during that week.
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Padget asked if progress is being
made on the Burdette/USI trail. Moers reported that Phase I construction
is underway and the County Commissioners will be seeking $1 million in
additional funds. He also asked about usage of the Union Township bike
ways. Moers responded that feedback has been favorable.
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James brought up Bee Slough – the
Weinzapfel administration is apparently reviewing plans to clean it up
and the Greenway will do a wetlands boardwalk after the clean-up is
completed.
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James will submit a status report
on Howell Wetlands and Canoe Evansville for the February newsletter.
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Call Committee/Picnic Committee –
Berning is soliciting ideas for entertainment at the picnic. There was
discussion of whether or not the call committee is effective.
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Transportation – Harty pointed out that
utility work is going on along St. Joe in preparation for the widening. He
urged everyone to call their state representatives and tell them to vote for
the road bill.
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Land Use –
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Padget reported on the parking ordinance
at Eagle Village, which has now been passed by both city and county.
Unfortunately, the requirement for more parking doesn’t affect Eagle
Village because it was built under the old standards.
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Dorothy Drive has been closed.
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McCarty rezoning at 250 S Red Bank was
delayed again. Cell tower is proposed on Orchard Road, no opposition.
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James asked whether Dennis Owen had ever
done anymore about the conservation park. Further research will be
needed.
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Harty asked what is going on at Mesker
Park Drive & Diamond Avenue. Padget reported it is a storage facility
for records, etc., not a typical mini-storage facility.
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Soil & Water Conservation – Water quality
should be improved by the work being done on getting rid of or improving the
combined sewers.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Cleek, Secretary
Next meeting: General membership meeting, Wednesday, February 15, 7 p.m., Dove
Chapel, 4420 Nurrenbern Road (just east of Burdette Park).
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