Called meeting to order 7:40PM

 

Attendees:

-          Krista De La Harpe (non voting)

-          Jennifer Hoesterey

-          Karen Pape

-          Kathy Renaud

-          Aren Cambre

-          William White

 

Passed around meeting date/time preference sheet to help determine best date/time of monthly meetings

 

1108 N. Buckner:

 - Speculation that property is being rezoned for commercial sale and development.  General consensus among neighbors is that we are opposed to this.  Rory Yocum will interface with listing agent about our feelings about rezoning to commercial.  Official position of board is that we are opposed to this and would prefer to remain single family dwelling, may bring up to general neighborhood for overall neighborhood position.  Suggest contact Gary Griffith to inquire about our options, Aren Cambre will contact Gary.

 

Wachovia Bank Property:

-          Email from David Baillif indicating that the architecture may not blend into the Casa Linda shopping center.  David is supposed to be getting copies of plans to see what is planned.  Will White will follow up with David to see if he has any more information.

 

Guaranty Bank

-          They may be building or working on property in the next couple of years

 

Consistent Schedule for future board meetings:

-          Aren will send out email with general consensus of which date.  Tentatively set to Tuesdays.

 

Treasury Report (from last newsletter):

  Current Balance:  $7,716.76

  Expenses pending:  about $250.00

 

Galway Circle Project:

-          Will White gave update on history of project.  

-          Submission to Momentum Program approved, awaiting paperwork from City.

-          Krista has more ideas for project.  Suggest something more open without wall, more serene with Japanese Maples, Large rocks/boulders and wandering paths (not concrete).

-          Propose meeting with Molly and all interested parties weekly to get moving on project and make any revisions.

 

 Block Party:

-          Propose new date:  July 22^nd, Saturday

-          Budget:  We will email estimate of costs to vote on

-          Suggest renting tables and chairs

-          Aren and Will develop checklist of items

 

Creek Update:

-          Update on creeks in neighborhood.  2 Creeks run through neighborhood.  1 in lower part of neighborhood and 1 in upper part.  3 properties badly damaged in recent storm.  They are ranked 6^th on the Needs committee for the next bonds package to address the problem, but potential work (pending approval by City Council), would not start until at least July 2007.  This would be way too late for these properties.  We would like current bond money diverted and a project started immediately.

-          Capital Bond Town Hall Meeting for 2006 Bond Program:  We urge all neighbors to attend one of these bond meetings to help voice our concerns.

o        May 30, 2006 (Tuesday) 6:30PM to 8:30PM, St. Thomas Aquinas School-Drama Room, 3741 Abrams

o        June 8, 2006 (Thursday) 6:30PM to 8:30PM, Ridgewood Belcher Recreation Center, 6818 Fisher Road

-          Please contact Gary Griffith and urge him to find funds (either emergency or current Bond funds) to get this problem solved immediately, not July 2007.  Email Address:  gargrif@mail.ci.dallas.tx.us, gary.griffith@dallascityhall.com

 

Incorporation Update:

-          LPENA, Inc. formed with 3 initial directors.  Waiting on paperwork and availability of student lawyers for full incorporation.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 PM.