Next Meeting - Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at
7:30 p.m. in the Mayor's conference room.


 

 

Mary Petlichkoff, President

Maureen McIlrath,  Vice President

Jane Ahern, Secretary

E F Ned Nikodem, Treasurer

 

APRIL MINUTES

Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

MINUTES - April 6, 2011

Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

Membership Meeting Minutes

Mayor’s Conference Room

Dearborn City Hall
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

I. Welcome and Introduction

Meeting called to order : 7:35 pm, President Petlichkoff acknowledged the resignation of Secretary Jane Ahern, requested volunteers to record minutes- with no reply, President Petlichkoff would also act as Secretary that evening.

II. Membership attendance

Association  Representative/Guest Association Rep/Guest
Aviation Ann Basse Hemlock/Blesser Alex Shashko
  Beth and Frank Bechard  Morley  Melissa Shufeldt
City Hall  John Cascardo Oakman Grove Mary Petlichkoff
  Police Chief R.Haddad Oxford   Michael Albano
Dearborn Hills Dan Webster Oxford  Ned Nikodem
Ford Homes Sylvia Tillman  Riverbend  Beth Michel
Golfcrest  Craig Dahlke Snow Woods Brenda LeMecha
  Sandy Butler West Lane  Glenn Savarese
Woodworth  Mark Lipischak  West Village  Tarek Baydoun/also rep
    Golfview Oaks Senator Morris Hood

III. Approval of Minutes – unanimous approval attached for March, 2011
Moved- N. Nikodem
Supported- C.Dahlke
 

IV. Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Ned Nikodem reviewed current balance and paid/unpaid memberships. Reminded members of
dues responsibilities and associated voting privileges.

V. Guest Speaker
Police Chief Ronald Haddad presented a number of facts and statistics in regards to crime in the
community. The Dearborn police have made considerable efforts (including grants, etc) to reduce the
numbers of committed crimes in all neighborhoods. The results have shown an overall decrease with
several crime stats and continued attention will hopefully see those reductions climb in the future.
Questions of concern –focus on Fairlane Town Center and bordering communities impact on crime in
the city and transparency in the news releases. Members thanked the Chief and Dearborn police for
their dedication and hard work.  

VI. Mayor’s Liaison
John Cascardo brought materials to explain the many commission opportunities within the City. Those
would be emailed to members. Community gardens are also available and questions should be
directed to John in regards to locations and applications.
 

VII. Old Business
CSO update – some discussion of concern as to when construction in the Riverbend neighborhood
would be completed as WADOS Home tours would be held there. No new report with Blueprint
Committee, currently on hold.
 

VIII. New Business & Neighborhood News
Sandy Butler spoke on behalf of WADOS for the upcoming Home Tours scheduled May 21
Free electronics recycling 4/16, HF Centennial Library 8 am-1pm
Document shredding (50lb limit) 5/14, DPW yard 8am-12 noon
Scheduled speakers for the 2011 year will be emailed to members
 

Adjournment-9:25 pm
Next DFNA meeting- May 4, 2011

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