November 2019-Meeting Minutes

Minutes for 11-7-2019Dimmit’s Grove Neighborhood Association● Meeting was called to order at 7:11 PM at the home of Greg and Sarah Hanzel ( 601 E.Jackson St.) by President Brad Williams● 9 association members total present for the duration of the meeting: Don Johnson of 708E. Taylor, Pamala and Herb Eaton of 512 E. Taylor, Brad Williams of 613 E. Grove, TerriClemens of 606 E. Grove, Diana Krieg of 402 E. Grove, Greg and Sarah Hanzel of 601E. Jackson, and Brandon Gray of 507 E. Taylor. Introductions were skipped as allmembers present are familiar.● The minutes from September 2019 meeting were approved by unanimous vote● The treasurer was not in attendance however Melanie reported (through Brad) a balanceof $2980.47 in the checking account.● Old Business○ Walking Tour Pamphlets - no news or developments reported at this time○ DGNA Historic Sign Project - Due to weather conditions and Ken Kashian’sdeparture, the project has been postponed until Spring 2020. We currently have9 applications for new signs, just short of the goal of 10-12.○ DGNA Chili Cook Off - Thank you to Sarah and Gregg Hanzel for hosting theannual DGNA Chili Cookoff. As usual, the food and company were great.Numbers were down from previous years, the FGNA social conflicted with thetiming. Members agreed we may elect to keep the event for just DGNA membersin the future.● New Business○ DGNA Plan/City Council - the DGNA Neighborhood Plan is currently scheduledto be presented at 6PM on 11/18 at City Hall to the Committee of the Whole.This is a nonvoting session with the goal that the Neighborhood Plan be placedon the Consent Agenda to be voted on at a future date. All DGNA members areencouraged to attend to voice support for the Plan. Brad and Carlo Robustelliwill be in attendance.○ Winter Social - A discussion took place regarding a winter social this year andmembers suggested some ideas on where to host with nothing firmly decided.Any member interested in hosting should contact Sarah Hanzel atHanzel5@comcast.net. Brandon Gray and Pam Eaton agreed they would beinterested in hosting something this summer.● Other Business○ R3B Zoning - Brad reported he was in attendance for the R3B ZoningInformational Meeting with only 1 other attendee, both of which encouraged theCity Planning Commission to rezone our neighborhood’s affected areas to amore appropriate and less dense zoning.○ Grove Street Social - Sarah Hanzel reported she is excited about a new businessopening up at 216 E. Grove Street called Grove Street Social. Their website andsocial media advertise an indoor activity center for adults opening in 2020.● Committee reports○ Block Captains - Donnie and Sarah encouraged members to get the “Neighbors”app for their smartphones and to consider linking their security cameras to thenetwork as it allows for an efficient smart-linked Neighborhood Watch.○ Safety - Members are disappointed the new Police Chief has not continued tohost meetings with the public and hope that he will do so in the future.● The time and location of the next meeting was the next order of business with theEaton’s offering to host at their home (512 E. Taylor) on January 9, 2020. SecretaryBrandon Gray informed the group he will be unable to attend as he and his wife, Sarah,are expecting a baby boy shortly before the meeting and he asked that notes be taken inhis absence.● Meeting was called adjourned at 8:09 PM by President Brad Williams