NNA Board Meeting Minutes

April 20th 2006
Craig Peterson's House, 703 W. Beverley Street


Members Present:
Michael Bowermaster; Bob Craycroft; Elisabeth Dyjak;
Joel and Can Hodson; Sara Hollberg; Barbara Martin; Ed Miska; Craig Peterson; Joe and Kristina Sandlin


MinutesThe meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.

Minutes of the March Meeting have not written up yet and will be presented next month.

Treasurers Report:
Sara reported a bank balance of $2,266 with about $35 to deposit. Renewals have been strong and we have approximately 115 member households.

The question was asked whether we have IRS status. Joe clarified that filings are not required as long as assets are under $5,000. He said 501(c) 3 is not worthwhile for small organizations, given the steep application fee and ongoing paperwork.

Committee Reports:

Community Relations:
Sara brought up the issue of Corridor Overlay Zoning, which has been discussed and desired for years but once again has not been put in this year’s city budget. She presented a draft letter to City Council in order to show NNA support for the concept. The Board approved sending the letter with minor changes.

Historic Staunton Foundation’s Brown Bag Lunch series on May 5 will feature NNA. Joe and Craig cannot attend. Those who can attend (including Sara, Ed, and Elisabeht) will meet the week before at Ed’s to plan the presentation.

Sara relayed that this is the public comment period for the proposed widening of I-81 and asked whether the Board would like to send the information by email to NNA members to give them the opportunity to respond if they wish. The board approved, noting that this project is important to all citizens as is could have a huge negative impact on Staunton and the region.

Commercial / Real Estate:
Craig reported on the Newtown Business Guild’s planned clean up on Saturday.

He reported on the status of court cases and enforcement actions for properties with maintenance problems.

New Business

Candidates Forum:
The forum is on, with Madison at the helm. Questions should be submitted to him beforehand. A timekeeper is needed. Joel agreed to take this role. Board members were asked to come early and to consider bringing cookies. The church will have everything set up, including coffee.

Garden Walk:
Ed has not heard from Anne Jeffrey about hosting it. Elisabeth agreed to cochair or be the head if needed. A date has not been chosen. It was suggested to try late May or early June.

Board:
Joe Sandlin explained that he needs to resign as secretary and webmaster. Ed thanked Joe for his excellent service and asked for volunteers. Bob Craycroft agreed to do both jobs. He will try to meet with Joe.

Recognitions:
Ed recognized others for their good deeds: Barb Martin for doing the newsletter (and so efficiently!), Shirley for getting tea towels made up, and Tesi (and Ed) for taking trash from the cleanup directly to the dump.

Next Meeting: May 18 at Ed’s house (or Stonewall Jackson lounge)


Respectfully submitted,
Bob Craycroft