Midvale Heights Community Association
Board of Directors Meeting
January 24, 2006
Minutes
Present: S. Sussman (presiding), N. Goldberger, G. Poulson, J. Sweet, M. Hoffman, M. Silbernagel, D. Lamb, R. Meihsner, R. Meihsner, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, C. Robida, C. Henige, J. Gary, G. Merriman
Also attending: Greg Schuler, Barbara Meyer, Robert Meyer.
1. Introductions: Those present at the meeting introduced themselves.
2. Minutes: The minutes of the November 22, 2005 Board meeting were approved, as were the minutes of the Annual Meeting.
3. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a report, showing an ending cash balance of $20,236.87, including details for various areas of activity. The Board discussed various aspects of the report.
4. County report: R. Fyrst was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no county report.
5. City report: C. Thomas was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no city report.
6. Vandalism and neighborhood watch program: Greg Schuler presented information and ideas regarding vandalism in the neighborhood and various ways that the Association might respond to this problem. Board members contributed ideas and opinions, as well, including suggestions for a brochure specifically on neighborhood responses, use of the Association’s website, and setting up a committee to plan and initiate a neighborhood watch program. Motion was made, seconded, and passed that a neighborhood watch committee be established, with Greg Schuler as chair. N. Goldberger, C. Henige, and M. Silbernagel volunteered to serve on the committee.
7. Odana Pond developments and committee meeting: G. Poulson reported that the Odana Pond Advisory Group, of which he is a member, had met. He summarized the meeting briefly. Robert Meyer presented a resolution that he hoped the Board would adopt (copy attached). The resolution called upon the Mayor and the City Parks Department to honor the deed restriction on the land on which the pond sits and to make written assurances that the MG&E pumping project will not be allowed to have a significant negative impact on the park and recreational use of the Pond. Moved, seconded, and passed that the Board adopt the resolution (as slightly amended) and ask the President to forward it appropriately.
8. Friends of Lake Wingra possible presentation: S. Sussman announced that the Friends of Lake Wingra had offered to make a presentation to the Board. After brief discussion, the Board agreed by consensus that the timing was not right for such a presentation.
9. Donation on behalf of Dan Nason: S. Sussman noted that Dan Nason, former Area 10 Director, had lost his wife, Vetta, to cancer. He proposed making a donation to the American Cancer Society in appreciation for all of Dan’s work and as an expression of our sympathy for his loss. After discussion, it was moved, seconded and passed that $100 be donated to some cancer-related service in Dane County, perhaps the one where Vetta Nason was treated.
10. Midvale Plaza development: D. Lamb reported that two meetings were planned, in which the owners and developers of Midvale Plaza would present first conceptual and then more detailed plans for redeveloping the shopping mall.
11. Election of Officers: S. Sussman turned the chair over to G. Poulson, who asked for nominations for the office of President. S. Sussman was nominated and indicated willingness to serve. Nominations were closed. S. Sussman was elected President unanimously. S. Sussman resumed in the chair and asked for nominations for Vice-President. C. Henige was nominated and indicated a willingness to serve. Nominations were closed, and C. Henige was elected Vice-President unanimously. S. Sussman asked for nominations for Treasurer. R. Rotter was nominated and indicated a willingness to serve. Nominations were closed, and R. Rotter was elected Treasurer unanimously. S. Sussman asked for nominations for Secretary. C. Bunge was nominated and indicated a willingness to serve. Nominations were closed, and C. Bunge was elected Secretary unanimously.
12. Election of Area 10 Director: C. Bunge reported that DanNason and two other residents of Area 10 were willing to serve as Director. D. Nason was nominated, and the nomination was seconded. Nominations were closed, and D. Nason was elected Area 10 Director unanimously.
13. Other business: D. Lamb announced that Carousel Bayrd was running unopposed for the Dane County Board, making the sponsorship of a candidates’ forum by MHCA unnecessary. C. Henige asked for a volunteer to host the newsletter collation project in March. J. Gary volunteered her home for this task. C. Robida asked the Board if there should be a neighborhood picnic in the summer of 2006. The consensus was that there should be such an event.
14 . Adjournment: The meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m.
Charles Bunge, Secretary
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