Arlington Park Neighborhood Association

MINUTES

President Shannon Snyder called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. There were 29 members and guests present. Board members in attendance: Shannon Snyder, Carolyn Fishel, Fay Rice, Bob Brachle, Mary Cooper. Guests included City Commissioners Richard Martin and Mary Quillin, Lt. Bill Wall, Public Works representatives Duane Mountain and Bill Hallisey.

Shannon introduced Mr. Mountain who continued his presentation of the Arlington Park design, including lighting, entries, plant pallet and gazebo v. boardwalk.

• Lighting: The membership asked the City to use the same standard light pole as those used along East Avenue. They will be installed under tree canopies. Shields will be added to those poles close to homes.
• Budget: It is in place for lighting and all issues listed above, plus redoing pathway sections.
• Lt. Wall asked that there be consideration for entryways to allow for emergency vehicles to enter park. Shannon wants street names on light poles at entries and wants the remaining poles numbered for location purposes. Mr. Mountain stated that signage will be addressed, also.
• Gazebo issue: The membership asked that neither a gazebo nor a boardwalk be installed and requested the monies be used instead for brick foundations around picnic tables. Com. Quillin suggested Stormwater Mgt. Install a water pump in the retention pond to keep the water fresher.

Mr. Mountain announced the plans for the Payne Park Skate Park at the site of the former mobile home park and plans for Lido pool. Shannon suggested surveillance cameras be installed.

Shannon announced to the membership that this is our annual meeting. Proposed changes to the by-laws were made, as follows:

• 1) A motion was made to change the name of the association to the Arlington Park Neighborhood Association. A discussion ensued. Second. Approved.
• 2) A discussion was held on whether to continue holding a June meeting. A motion was made to continue holding a meeting in June. Second. Approved.
• 3) A discussion was held on the proposed deletion of the sentence, The time and place of each Board Meeting will be announced at the prior membership meeting. A motion was made to delete. Second. Approved.
• 4) A discussion was held on setting specific times to hold Board Meetings. A motion was made to hold them quarterly at 6:30 p.m. prior to regular membership meetings.

In addition, a motion was made to approved the minutes of the October meeting. Second. Approved.
Carolyn Fishel reported there was $532.51 in the treasury, and $24 collected at the October meeting, resulting in a total of $556.51 presently in the treasury.
A motion was made to purchase $150 worth of white holiday lights to wrap around the poles along East Avenue. A discussion ensued. Members volunteered to assist. Second. Approved.

A discussion was held about the condition of Kash n Karrys store and parking lot and the sale of beer and wine at late hours. A motion was made to invite the local store manager and Tampa store leadership to a neighborhood meeting. Second. Approved.

Lt. Wall reported: 1) that Code Enforcement will do a sweep of the neighborhood re code violations; and 2) that the Court Watch Program is following a narcotics violation case against a Hillview Apartments resident.

Com. Quillin announced: 1) the Annual Community forum to be held at the Exhibition Hall on Nov. 20. 2) the February opening party at Two Lakes Park and the Bellvue Terrace Neighborhood Association. 3) the results of the Neighborhoods Dept. meeting and the development of strategy and action plans over the next 12 to 18 months for the neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Poinciana Park, Avalon and our area. 4) Updated membership on the issue of the consolidation of the city and county fire departments.

Com. Martin commended Shannon and Carolyn on their work with the neighborhood association. He updated members on the challenge of the Downtown Master Plan.

Shannon announced the proposed slate of officers for FY2003:

President:		Carolyn Fishel
Vice President: 	Rhonda Moraca
Secretary:		Fay Rice
Treasurer:		Mary Cooper	
Board Members:	Bob Brachle, Joe Moraca and Susan Montgomery.  
A motion was made to approve the slate.  Second.  Approved.

Carolyn announced plans in January to set up committees to address membership, the newsletter, grant applications and Friends of Arlington Park.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Fay P. Rice, Secretary




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