ASNA Meeting notes from June 8, 2009
Place: 1644 W Carmen (home of Mark and Andie Rosenberg)
Present: Gary Forell, Linda Wallace, Julia Bunn, Vereen Nordstrom, Art Gregg, Erich Schrempp, Steve Christy, Noel Suarez, John and Trudy Gavin, Mark and Andie Rosenberg, Elaine Filus, Jim Snyder, Scott Plummer
7:05 pm- Meeting called to order by John Gavin
Approval of Minutes
John moved to approve the minutes from the May 11th meeting with one correction: Under Treasurer’s Report, Eileen should be changed to Elaine. Gary seconded.
Treasurer’s Report
Elaine reported a $110 addition to the General account (one membership and 1 business membership) and no expenses. General Fund balance stands at $1859.28 and the Landscaping balance stands at $1314.88.
Committee Reports
Social: Lisa Spiegler is away. The ASNA block party is set for July 18th from 3 pm to 9 pm on Carmen. Flyers will be sent out with reminders about the event and street closures. The alderman’s office suggests that we check with them closer to the event date for the availability of barriers. Volunteers are needed for the event.
Membership: Membership renewal time. One renewing member since last meeting. Koval Distillery joined at the last meeting as business members.
Greening: Cleanup along the Ravenswood parkway continues. It is scheduled for the second Saturday of each month at 9 am. Dates are posted on the ASNA website.
CAPS
Marsha Bukala reminds us that CAPS meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the last Thursday of every odd month at Ravenswood Church 4900 N Damen. The next meetings are 5/28, 7/30, 9/24 and 11/19. Our beat is 2032.
There have been complaints of dog walkers letting their pets run off leash in Winnemac Park. Sgt. Sachs reminds residents that this is against city ordinances. Dogs may run off leash at designated dog parks.
The police will also begin checking for current city stickers on cars, so please make sure yours are up to date.
New Business
Neighbors have reported problems with 1627 W Foster. There are reports of a hole in the roof & birds nesting in the attic.
Dog walkers are reminded to pick up after their pets. Please contact 311 or the alderman’s office with any complaints.
Three houses have recently sold on Winona. Linda offered to come up with ideas for a “New Neighbor” package.
Next meeting will be held at 7 pm August 10th at 1739 W Winona (Kathy Leszczynski and Steve Rubel) in the back yard. There will be no July meeting.
John moved to adjourn at 7:50 pm.