Meeting Minutes-November 2018

Minutes for 11-1-2018Dimmit’s Grove Neighborhood Association● Meeting was called to order at 7:09 PM at the Green Top Grocery Cafe by PresidentBrad Williams● 10 association members total present for the duration of the meeting and introductionswere made prior to any neighborhood business.● The treasurer was not in attendance and no report submitted at this time, it will be given at the next meeting● Old business consisted of discussion on the planning commission, the transportationcommission, our historic signs project, and the walking tour pamphlets○ Planning Commission - the presentation of our neighborhood plan was moved offof the October schedule for the Planning Commission due to time constraintswith zoning changes taking precedent. It has been moved to the Novembermeeting which Brad will attend.○ Transportation Commission - Brad attended the Transportation Commissionmeeting and is scheduled to do an interview with WGLT radio advocating trafficsafety. A lively discussion took place with topics of speed limit reduction, speedbumps, additional stop signs, traffic directional arrows, and just Bloomington’sapproach to street engineer and traffic policing in general. All agree the wrongway traffic on Evan’s street continues to be a problem as does generalizedexcessive speed in the neighborhood and beyond.○ Historic Signs - No committee members were present and no report was issued,but our sign project continues to get glowing support from within theneighborhood as well as outside of it. We reviewed the process and contactpeople for future sign placements.○ Walking Tour Pamphlets - No committee members were present and no reportwas issued, but the Walking Tour Pamphlets are in the editing process and weare hopeful for more details at the next meeting.● New business consisted of a wrap up for the Chili Cook-off, an update on 511 E.Jackson, and discussion on a Winter Traveling Social○ Chili Cookoff - the Hanzels were not present, but we thanked them in spirit alongwith all who attended this fun event that was very well attended.○ 511 E. Jackson - this house seems to be less of a problem according to the arearesidents in attendance and the problem residence were recently arrested fordrug dealing on the 1000 block of South Main Street. No tears were shed ontheir behalf.○ Winter Traveling Social - Sarah Gray proposed a mid to late January social eventand proposed Meltdown T-Shirts as the venue. Those in attendance weresupportive of the idea. More details to follow at our next meeting.● Committees reporting included the Block Captains and Safety