Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

MINUTES
November 8, 2007

Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations

Meeting Minutes for November 8, 2007

1.               Call to order:

Sal Gencarelli: opened the meeting at 7:36 PM. Sal passed out candy in the spirit of the season…  

Members in Attendance:

2.                Approval of Prior Minutes:

Ned Nikodem pointed out that the treasures report reported for the October meeting is actually the report for November.

Note: Treasures report for October is under dispute. Ned Nikodem is to provide updated information and balance. Once provided, the October minutes will be corrected. 

Craig Dahlke Approved the minutes, minus the noted treasures report, Jerry Leonard seconded.

3.                Treasures Report:

Ned Nikodem: read the report:

Associations Current with Dues as of 11/8/07:

Individuals Current with Dues:

Associations in Arrears:

4.                Guest Speakers: Due to a death in the family Gary Pollard was unable to address the federation. The Federation of Neighborhoods wishes to extend their condolences to Garry and his family.

 Sharifah Aun: reported on the developments for the Montgomery Ward building.  Oakwood hospital is interested in the property for the site of a medical center and possibly a senior apartment facility. Oakwood’s plans call for demolition of the existing structure.

Bob Sersen: with the Neighborhood services department addressed the group informing us that his department primarily focuses on building exterior issues. The department has instituted random weekend hours to identify contractors and property owners doing projects without a valid building permit.   

5.                Old Buisness:

 Ned Nikodem: gave praise to the city for Re-painting the lane divisions on Military street.

Sal Gencarelli: Noted that the group is still waiting on a list of commissions that the city needs volunteers to fill.

6.                New Business:

Sal Gencarelli: called for nominations for DFNA officers. Dave Tillman nominated Terry Pulido for president. Ned Nikodem nominated Sharifah Aun for vice president. Terry Pulido nominated Ned Nikodem for treasurer. Sharifah Aun nominated Dave Tillman for secretary. Positions are open to all neighborhood representatives, and votes may only be cast by members in good standing.

Sal Gencarelli is stepping down due to work demands. Sal will be re-assigned to Kansas City. The DFNA wishes to thank Sal for his years of leadership, service and involvement in his community and city; Sal you will be missed and always welcomed if your schedule permits. THANKS!

Holiday dinner and elections are to be held at Richter's Chalet,  Wednesday December 5^th. at 7:30pm.  Dinner is to be family style and is expected to cost approximately $20.00 per person (a sponsor for the event has not been identified) Persons attending should RSVP prior to 11/26/07. Please contact Dave Tillman by e-mail davetillman@wowway.com or 278-4055 .

Ned Nikodem: asked if the city could use the emergency warning system to start and end trick or treat times on Halloween. Information on city engineering projects should be posted on the city website to promote dissemination of accurate information.

Dave Tillman: extended congratulations to DFNA’s own Mary Petlichkoff for her election to the school board and her assistance getting the City Charter assembled and approved. Also noted, the city was given the authority to sell the Dearborn Towers. Dave asked John Cascardo if Dearborn is exploring leverage of its assets, what is the cost of Dearborn’s current leaf program in terms of expense for manpower, overtime, equipment, and extra maintenance required for sewer cleaning.  It was suggested that this should be addressed at a meeting by Curt Giberson of public works.  

Gibson Nichols: asked about the status of a wireless internet service within Dearborn.

Jerry Leonard: asked if Godfrey Udoji could come back and address how the city’s engineering department has saved Dearborn money, by their actions.

7.                Adjournment:

With no further business to attend Ned Nikodem motioned for adjournment, Steve Sharp seconded, motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm.

Associations in attendance:

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

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