Meeting Minutes 6/8/2023
Call to Order - 6:42 PM - Isabelle
Old Business
New Members joined
Suspended Bylaws – 6/1
New Business
Voting for Officers
No contested roles
New Officers List based on received nominations
President: Jeff Schwartz
Vice President: Vicki Beechler
Treasurer: Gary Henderson
Secretary: Rufus Harvey
Trustees: Dan Chabanov, Kevin Corelli, Isabelle Rocca, Stacy Holder
Sgt. At Arms: Len Gryn
Woodland Park Update
Update from Vicki
Hearing on 6/6 was postponed
Private & Other parcel to join a “community garden” package by the city, the city will pay off the lien.
Renegotiating dollar amount with US Bank & Lineberger [sp?]
Could be fast-tracked to get a clean title from P&C [is this correct?]
The small parcel is owned by presumed deceased party “O'Connor”, trying to find and contact estate to determine the next steps.
Delaware River Keepers
Are available to “prove ecological value” for storm water runoff of the parcels if needed.
Bench/Picnic Table purchased from FB Marketplace, delivered by seller.
Membership Rate/Dues
Discussion on increase to $20 as minimum level
Too low still? Suggestions on $25-$30
Low income / Senior discount
Include checkbox on form, "financial hardship/difficulty/etc"
Discussed removing senior discount.
Update Business Level
Increase to $100
Perhaps only one business currently taking advantage of the business sponsorship and they donated $100 (per Gary)
Could promo them on the website, once 501c3 is restored, could be counted as a tax deductible donation
Tabled for future discussion/decision
Walk-on Topic - Joe
Discussion on Transit oriented development areas along Ridge
Zoning - Commercial Automotive
Committee?
Planning Commission - Tyrek(sp?) Vicki to contact
Board to convene and discuss the next steps and decide who to have come and speak to group and inform of the upcoming zoning and transportation plans.
Motion to Close
Made by - Steph
Second - Kevin
No Dissent
Meeting closed at 7:34 PM