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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MAY 13, 2010

David opened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.

David welcomed everyone, including Lt. Simpson and Erin Henson.  He then thanked Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church for allowing us to use their facilities as a meeting place.

Clancy reported that we have 520 plus paid members.  We have a balance of $30,608.27. 

Speed humps were discussed.  David explained that BENA and Kevin Kramer’s office had paid for 12 Speed Humps.  Metro government has decided that only 11 speed humps need to be installed.  (Woodgate will get 1 less speed hump than originally planned)  In the mean time a survey has been concluded on Manner Dale Drive between Woodgate and Pomeroy.  Metro government has determined that 2 speed humps can be installed in this section of Manner Dale Drive.  A motion was made by Debbie McKnight to install the 12^th speed hump (that funds have already been allotted) on Manner Dale and for the association to allot the extra funds ($1,050.00) for the additional speed hump on Manner Dale (with the understanding that Councilman Kramer’s office will pay their half).  George Timmering seconded the motion.  There was discussion and the motion carried.

A petition will have to be signed and at least 70% of the home owners on that block will have to agree to the speed humps before we can proceed.

The project to install a 4 way stop at Graf and Pomeroy is completed.  The petition has been signed and turned over to the proper authorities.

We have $1500.00 from Councilman Kramer’s office to do something with the wall on Breckenridge Lane just north of Manner Gate Drive. David asked for volunteers to clean and paint the wall a basic color.  After that the beautification committee can begin to explore options.  Erin did mention that there could be High School and Summer Camp groups available to do artwork etc. on the wall.

Work on the railroad overpass will begin soon.  BENA will help maintain the area once it is finished. 

Al asked members to let him know about any dark spots in the neighborhood.

The picnic will be in September.  We will need help planning and setting up.

There was a special recognition for Graham Honaker for the help is has been over the years.

Lt. Simpson addressed the group.  He asked that everyone keep your houses and cars locked.  Keep valuables out of sight.  Report anything suspicious to the police. 

Open Forum:   This included a lively discussion of parking problems in the neighborhood and machinery on Manner Gate Drive

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Clifton,

Secretary

Yard waste pick up officially begins on 4/07/10.  The pick up day will be the same as last year Thursdays.  They come pretty early so you might want to have it out the night before.  There was an error on the yard waste cards.  The correct rate is $52.25 total  for both seasons.  If you have paid the incorrect rate of $126 please contact ID at 638-9000.