Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

Meeting Minutes for June 06, 2007

1.               Call to order:

Sal Gencarelli opened the meeting at 7:39 PM.

Attendance:

2.                Approval of Prior Minutes:

Judy Byrwa stated that the May 07 minutes incorrectly reflected MARA was in arrears for their dues.  Ned Nikodem made motion to approve minutes with revisions, Terry Pulido seconded, motion carried.

3.                Treasures Report:

Ned Nikodem read the report:

Associations Current with Dues as of 6/6/07:

Individuals Current with Dues:  

Associations in Arrears:  

4.                Guest Speaker:     Due to a prior commitment, Jim O’Connor was not able to attend. Plans are under way to have Jim speak in the fall.

5.                New Business:

John Cascardo of Building and Safety is the DFNA’s newest representative for the mayor’s office: Welcome John!

Sylvia Tillman informed the group that the Michigan Historic Preservation Network has selected Dearborn for their 2008 conference in May. The conference brings together people interested in preserving our heritage through education, industry, politics, and tourism. Sylvia is acting as co-chair for the event and is looking for volunteers and supporters to help promote the event and our city. Contact her at syltillman@wowway.com

Ann Basse Gave praise to the Dearborn Police Department for service above and beyond assisting a stranded motorist.

Ned Nikodem asked if it was feasible to include a nature walk as part of the reconstruction of the landscaping that will be needed to finish the Combined Sewer Overflow project. In addition, Ned addressed the lack of communication between the City and Neighborhood representatives when the city sends out notices to residents. At issue is the fact that residents will ask questions to their local representatives and with out prior knowledge of events the representatives are at a disadvantage. The city should send the notice to the district representative of record on all communications it sends to residents.

6.                Neighborhood News:

Ford Homes Historic District.          Dave Tillman informed the group that the Edison Street sale was a success and wanted to recognize Terri Roberts’s efforts coordinating and communicating the changes in trash and recyclables pick-up that eased congestion through- out our neighborhood on the day of the sale. THANKS!

Morley Area Neighborhood Association.          Judy Byrwa gave a voice of support to developer Hakim Farhoury for his efforts and investment in West Dearborn.

West Lane Civic Association.          Joe Umlauf informed the group of efforts of his neighbors in helping clean up the Rouge River, and they are still awaiting street repairs.

Riverbend.                    Ned Nikodem neighbors are planning the district wide picnic for the second Saturday in August.  Also noted: that the lane markings on Military need re-painted form Cherry Hill to the Rouge Bridge.

Dearborn Hills.          Sal Gencarelli let us know of the DH garage sale slated for 6/9/07. and reminded us that the next DFNA meeting will be 09/05/07.

8.    Adjournment:

With no further business to attend Mary Petlichkoff motioned for adjournment, Sheila Brooks seconded, motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:12pm.

Associations in attendance:

Members excused:  Craig Dahlke, Scott Smith  

These minutes have been compiled and submitted by Dave Tillman, Secretary DFNA.

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