THE
CARNEY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, INC.
MEETING
MINUTES
BRIGHTVIEW
ASSISTED LIVING
Meeting called to order at
7:15 p.m. with 19 members present.
Officers present were President Chip Trageser, Vice President Romi Shah, Secretary
Marilyn Ryan, Recording Secretary Joanne Krause, Treasurer Ann Briggeman and
Sergeant at Arms Meg O'Hare.
Distinguished guests were: Jennifer Przydzial, from the Northeast Reporter,
Chrissy Nizer from Delegates Ports' and Redmers' office, and Kathy Klausmeier.
Also present was Wayne DeFinbaug who is running for the State Central
Committee.
Minutes of previous meeting read by Recording Secretary Joanne Krause.
Motion to approve minutes was made by
Norma Briggeman and seconded by Joyce
Trageser. Motion approved.
Treasurer's
Report:
Previous balance was $570.08
Deposits were $10.00
Expenses were $176.43
Current balance is $403.65
The money for the Veterans Memorial is
in a separate account.
Committee
Reports:
A.
Veterans Memorial: Terry
Sollanek reported that the grant check has been received; the plaque is back;
the area landscaped; problems with the school have been resolved; media
notified; and the dedication is set for Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.
Volunteers should report between 9-9:15 a.m.
B.
Membership: Mike Rupp is
working on sending out letters to old members.
C.
Zoning: Ruth Baisden, GPCC,
reported that a list of community concerns were presented to the developer of
Greenhouse Place. It was noted that the Country Plant store property has been
sold. Regarding the Magledt Road
property (originally to be used for an assisted living facility), it is now to
be the site of 20 homes. Marilyn
Ryan reported that Mr. Escalante's Circuit Court appeal hearing is scheduled for
July 17 but his attorney is asking for a delay.
D.
Fundraising: Raffle tickets
for the September drawing are available.
Unfinished
Business:
President Trageser reported there was a
large turnout for the April 25 Joppa Road Corridor Study meeting.
Three subcommittees are being formed concerning traffic, land use, and
streetscaping. He urged everyone to sign up for a committee.
He is working with Councilman Gardina on organizing this study.
The proposed changes to the Bylaws and
Constitution were read.. Motion was
made by Marilyn Ryan, and seconded by Pat Rooney, to accept these changes.
Motion passed.
The holiday tree lighting committee is
now forming. Oakcrest has made us a
Christmas Tree sign.
Ruth Baisden discussed the latest
developments on the Harford Road streetscape.
She also explained the "Neighbor Space" program and reported on
the traffic calming meeting of May 16.
New
Business:
The Perry Hall Fair is scheduled for
July 6 and volunteers are needed to man our booth.
Closing
Activity:
Joyce Trageser
won the monthly drawing of $18.00 which she gave back to the association.
Announcements:
A new meeting night was proposed for
the third Wednesday of the month. The
next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18. Location to be announced.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn made by Joanne
Krause, seconded by Terry Sollanek. Motion
passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:40
p.m.