October 24, 2006 Minutes

October 24, 2006
TJNA Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order and the minutes of the past meeting were approved.

The guest speaker, Nancy Jane Baker of the Memphis Landmarks Commission gave a very informative talk about what a neighborhood needs to do and needs to consider if it is thinking about becoming a historic district. She gave a brief history of historic preservation and historic conservation in the Memphis area and explained what the steps are to be taken in order for TJNA to become a historic neighborhood. A short discussion followed, but no decision was made as to whether or not to pursue this idea. She mentioned that if you are interested in finding additional information about the types of housing in this neighborhood, there is a good book, A Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia and Lee McAlester.

Following the guest speaker, the business meeting began.

Henry Heidelberger showed everyone the new signs that have been made. These have a space on them to write out the event that is coming up.

The treasurer’s report indicated that we have $668.12 in the account and that dues are to be paid at this meeting. There was some discussion about paying dues through PayPal.

Social Committee: There will be a mixer on Nov 5th at Zinnie’s East at 5:30pm. Please bring some canned goods for MIFA.

On December 10th at about 4pm in the afternoon, there will be caroling at the Overton Nursing Home on Tucker and a get-together after at Gail Karr’s home. Final details will be posted on the website and on a flyer.

There will be a Door Decorating Contest for the holidays, with the judging being done on Dec 15th. Watch for details on the website and on the flyer.

It was decided that since there are many things happening during December, that an extra flyer would be printed and distributed late in November so that everyone in the neighborhood would be informed about the caroling and about the decorating contest.

Neighborhood Cleanup: The next cleanup will be behind the dairy again, probably in February.

Yard of the Month: Unfortunately, the ‘Yard of the Month’ sign has disappeared, so we will need to get a new sign before this project can continue.

Neighborhood Watch: The Police Dept has been contacted and they will come to a future meeting and explain about neighborhood watch.

Park Friends: Future events include a Hayride on Nov 3rd starting at the Pavilion, and on Nov 17 there will be a Holiday party at the Golf house between 6-9pm.

Sam Goff gave a report about the Midtown Redevelopment. They continue to meet and plan for the improvement of midtown, and have decided to begin by fixing up the small park across from Zinnies East. He also talked a bit about the Memphis crime situation. He talked about the large number of gangs that are operating in Memphis and that these gangs include a surprising number of girls. There will be a Forum on Crime on November 29th.

Election of Officers: The Co-Presidents, Vice President, Treasurer and WebMaster have all agreed to remain in office. The Secretary has resigned so this is the only office to be filled. No one volunteered, so we will choose a new secretary at the next meeting.

The officers are as follows
Co-Presidents: Gail Karr and Sara Goff
Vice President: Henry Heidelberger
Treasurer: Bill Crowder
Web-Master: Ken Wilson

The next meeting will be January 30, 2007

The meeting was adjourned.