CANA Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2019
Call to order: 7:08pm
Attendance: Denise Klemp, George Heeren, Nicole Schroeder, Ashley Vanorny, Henrietta Mueller, Lt. Tobey Harrison, Gary Keller
Treasurer’s Report:
Gary Keller reports $941.52 in checking and $965.52 between two accounts. No outstanding balances at this time. We need to update our address on our bank accounts to our PO Box mailing address.
Lt. Tobey Harrison / CRPD Report:
New GIS and crime analyst system are moving in for the CRPD. No printed report. Neighborhood crime is down overall. CRPD is asking that vehicles are moved off the street for plows, due to recent and upcoming snow accumulation.
Ashley asked about domestic violence in our neighborhood as it’s increasing in the city overall. Lt. Harrison commented that it is important for us to be aware and alert for signs of domestic violence. CRPD is offering on-scene assistance to victims and contacts for local support groups to assist victims. It is an important communication line that CRPD is dedicated to keeping open.
Ashley also commented that the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association is collecting addresses for those in their association that need snow removal assistance and also food donations for those who are currently furloughed, due to the government shutdown.
Board Elections:
Shannon has resigned as secretary / vice president as of November 2018. We briefly discussed the by-laws (2015 filing) and current roles on the board, including our 2018 board members. As of today, the following individuals have been nominated:
Voting - All nominations have been accepted. None opposed. Outstanding board members nominations will be finalized before the next meeting.
FY20 Work Plan (July 2019 - July 2020):
Updating prior year work plan. Pursuing upgraded park projects, including ADA-approved park additions. We will be looking at grant applications to send out for addition funding. All in favor of these plans and changes. None opposed. Work plan updates pass.
Parks Department Request:
George was approached by the Parks Department. The bleachers between the softball diamonds are sinking into the ground. They would like us to pay for a slab of concrete and they will upgrade the bleachers. George got an estimate from a contractor (Century Construction). The estimate is 19x12 and is 4 inches thick and includes dirt removal for $2,770.
Historical Markers:
As of November 2018, George heard from Eric Pate with the city. They do not have money for the markers/placards that they had previously approved. They are planning on installing them in the next two years vs. this year as Cedar Rapids Historical Society does not have the money for this. This is not what was previously agreed. Placards are $40 each and total about $900. They just need to be printed as Nic previously had them designed and ready to go. We just need to order them for printing. George would like to vote on us paying for these vs. waiting on the city/historical society. All in favor. None opposed. Placards purchase plan passes
Meeting is adjourned at 8:09pm.
January 21, 2019
Call to order: 7:08pm
Attendance: Denise Klemp, George Heeren, Nicole Schroeder, Ashley Vanorny, Henrietta Mueller, Lt. Tobey Harrison, Gary Keller
Treasurer’s Report:
Gary Keller reports $941.52 in checking and $965.52 between two accounts. No outstanding balances at this time. We need to update our address on our bank accounts to our PO Box mailing address.
Lt. Tobey Harrison / CRPD Report:
New GIS and crime analyst system are moving in for the CRPD. No printed report. Neighborhood crime is down overall. CRPD is asking that vehicles are moved off the street for plows, due to recent and upcoming snow accumulation.
Ashley asked about domestic violence in our neighborhood as it’s increasing in the city overall. Lt. Harrison commented that it is important for us to be aware and alert for signs of domestic violence. CRPD is offering on-scene assistance to victims and contacts for local support groups to assist victims. It is an important communication line that CRPD is dedicated to keeping open.
Ashley also commented that the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Association is collecting addresses for those in their association that need snow removal assistance and also food donations for those who are currently furloughed, due to the government shutdown.
Board Elections:
Shannon has resigned as secretary / vice president as of November 2018. We briefly discussed the by-laws (2015 filing) and current roles on the board, including our 2018 board members. As of today, the following individuals have been nominated:
- Gary Keller nominated Nicole Schroeder as secretary
- Nicole has accepted her nomination
- Nicole has accepted her nomination
- Nicole Schroeder nominated Denise Klemp as board member
- Denise has accepted her nomination
- Denise has accepted her nomination
- Nicole Schroeder nominated George Heeren as president
- George has accepted his nomination
- George has accepted his nomination
- LATE NOMINATION: Galen Heetland as board member
- Galen will be approached to determine his acceptance
- Galen will be approached to determine his acceptance
- Gary Keller will be continuing on as acting treasurer until replacement is found.
Voting - All nominations have been accepted. None opposed. Outstanding board members nominations will be finalized before the next meeting.
FY20 Work Plan (July 2019 - July 2020):
Updating prior year work plan. Pursuing upgraded park projects, including ADA-approved park additions. We will be looking at grant applications to send out for addition funding. All in favor of these plans and changes. None opposed. Work plan updates pass.
Parks Department Request:
George was approached by the Parks Department. The bleachers between the softball diamonds are sinking into the ground. They would like us to pay for a slab of concrete and they will upgrade the bleachers. George got an estimate from a contractor (Century Construction). The estimate is 19x12 and is 4 inches thick and includes dirt removal for $2,770.
Historical Markers:
As of November 2018, George heard from Eric Pate with the city. They do not have money for the markers/placards that they had previously approved. They are planning on installing them in the next two years vs. this year as Cedar Rapids Historical Society does not have the money for this. This is not what was previously agreed. Placards are $40 each and total about $900. They just need to be printed as Nic previously had them designed and ready to go. We just need to order them for printing. George would like to vote on us paying for these vs. waiting on the city/historical society. All in favor. None opposed. Placards purchase plan passes
Meeting is adjourned at 8:09pm.
