Minutes: November 1, 2005

Co-President Sara Goff called the meeting to order. The group took a moment to remember Mr. Larry Pratt, a resident of the neighborhood and an active member of the TJNA, who recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Secretary Kathy McAllen added a correction to the minutes of the last meeting and they were approved as corrected.

Yard of the Month
Pam Parker offered to chair the Yard of the Month Committee along with the help of her new neighbor, David Williams, 1866 Court. They will maintain the sign and choose the new Yard of the Month.

Bus Stop Project
It was reported that the city is still working on the paperwork related to the remodeling project.

Friends of Overton Park
There will be a Hay Ride in the park on November 11. The final details weren’t discussed at this time.

Treasurer’s Report
Bill Crowder reported that we have $921.82 in the account, plus the dues collected at this meeting. If anyone needs to know if they are up to date on their dues, they should see Bill.

Special Report
Jackie Nichols of Playhouse on the Square gave a very interesting report about the Heart of the Arts Neighborhood Initiative. If all goes according to plan there will be many improvements made to the Midtown area from Cooper-Young to Rhodes College, and Tucker-Jefferson will be right in the middle of it. It will be very exciting for the neighborhood. It was pointed out that this project is in its very early stages. He also reported that demolition of the old Cancun restaurant has started and the old house behind the restaurant has already been removed.

Election of Officers
Gail Karr, who has moved into Ray Skinners house, and Sara Goff were elected to be Co-Presidents, and Henry Heidelberger was elected Vice President. The Secretary and Treasurer’s positions were filled at the previous meeting.

Block Captains
There were 4 new volunteers to be block captains, Bill Crowder will deliver flyers on Tucker, Karen Hill offered to deliver on McLean, and Theresa Zelasko and Melinda Chou will deliver on Poplar. We greatly appreciate their willingness to help with this effort.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 24, 2006.