SEPTEMBER 18, 2002

LINDEN HEIGHTS METHODIST CHURCH

Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. with 19 members present.

Officers present were President Chip Trageser, Vice President Romi Shah, Treasurer Ann Briggeman, Secretary Marilyn Ryan, and Recording Secretary Joanne Krause. Absent was Sergeant at Arms Meg O'Hare who was attending another meeting.

Distinguished guests were Al Redmer and Kathy Klausmeier. Also present was Jennifer Przydzial from the Northeast Reporter.

Minutes of previous meeting read by Recording Secretary Joanne Krause. Motion to approve minutes was made by Pat Rooney and seconded by Justin Wandres. Motion approved.

Treasurer's Report:

Previous balance was $403.65

May deposits were $326.25

May expenses were $398.20

June expenses were $19.95

July deposit from the Veterans Memorial was $2942.09

July expenses were $57.35

August expenses were $2067.00 (includes expenses for the Veterans Memorial)

Current balance is $1129.49

The money for the Veterans Memorial, which was in a separate account, was transferred to the general fund after the death of the Memorial's Committee Chariman Terry Sollanek.

At this point in the meeting, President Trageser asked for a moment of silence in memory of Terry Sollanek who worked so diligently for the association.

Committee Reports:

A. Membership: Mike Rupp reported that he has gone through the membership list weeding out those who are no longer members and there are 110 current names on the list. He is preparing new membership letters/renewals.

B. Zoning: President Trageser reported we have no new information on the Greenhouse project. Regarding the Burton/Chatman Property (Magledt Road), there is a Development Plan Conference Meeting at 9 a.m. on September 25 and a Hearing Officer's Hearing at 9 a.m. on October 17; both at the County Courthouse. President Trageser read a letter he received from the State Highway Administration regarding their decision to allow three entrances/exits from Wahlgreen's and also the reason that no intersection study was needed. Delegate Al Redmer says there is an on-going communication problem with the State Highway Administration.

C. Fundraising: Drawing to be held later in the meeting.

Unfinished Business:

President Trageser reported there is a problem with some of the bricks at the Veterans Memorial and a new committee chairman is needed although most of the work has been accomplished. There is a need to keep up the landscaping at the Memorial.

There will be a meeting on September 23, from 6-8 p.m., at the Parkville Senior Center with representatives from the Bureau of Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning to present the findings of the Joppa Road traffic study for the East Joppa Road corridor project.

A planning committee is needed for the Holiday Tree Lighting which is tentatively set for December 8. Mike Rupp is preparing flyers, etc., for this event.

President Trageser reported on our successful participation at the Parkville Fair which was held on September 8. Our participation at the Perry Hall Fair last July was not as successful and he recommended that we not participate next year.

New Business:

Ruth Baisden, from the GPCC, reported on the County Council's meeting this summer on "Neighbor Space" and there is to be a public meeting on October 15. She also reported on the community's concerns regarding Honda Heritage on Harford Road and their requests regarding signage and lighting. The Traffic Department turned down Honda Heritage's request for a sign at the Beltway.

Marilyn Ryan reported the on-going zoning issues with the Escalante property and the People's Council involvement.

Justin Wandres again brought up the subject of the association petitioning the County for a light at Carney Elementary, like the one at St. Ursula's, which would operate while school is in session.

Announcements:

Pat Sollanek thanked the association for its support after the death of Terry Sollanek and while he was chairman of the Veterans Memorial. President Trageser announced that a memorial plaque honoring Terry will be added to the site.

The next association meeting is October 16 at Linden Heights Methodist Church.

Sharon Stoke was the winner of the 50/50 which totaled $265.00.

Adjournment at:

Motion to adjourn made by Joanne Krause, seconded by Norma Briggeman. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

Recorded and prepared by Joanne Krause, Recording Secretary

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