Brookfield Heritage Neighborhood Association
Meeting Notes from January 29, 2015
Roll Call
The meeting was attended by Board members Judy Benedict, John Boughman, Jeff Johnson, Nancy Knupfer, Alan Munn, and Ed Swanson. Beth Blythe, Jennifer Castner, Dawn Parker, and Kay Ruekberg were unable to attend.
Treasurer’s Report
Alan Munn presented the BHNA Treasurer’s Report. Account balances as of 29 January 2015 are $661.79 in the BHNA checking account and $2543.59 in the BHNA savings account. Dues brought in $720 last year. Expenses include web hosting, annual picnic, and the donation of a brick to the refurbished Partriarche Park. The board also discussed some ideas for getting more residents to pay dues. This subject will be revisited at the next meeting.
Communications Report
The Communications Report was tabled until the next meeting.
President’s Report
Ed Swanson attended three city council meetings and reported back on issues relevant to the BHNA.
At the October meeting, the following items were discussed:
At the November meeting, the following items were discussed:
At the January meeting, the following items were discussed:
Old Business
There was a brief discussion about emergency preparedness for the neighborhood, and various ways to communicate with neighbors during an emergency. Use of the website, Listserv, and Facebook page were discussed, along with a phone tree. Alan and Nancy will work together to get up-to-date contact information for the neighbors and bring this to the next meeting.
New Business
Our webmaster Carl Lira asked that the following items be added to the agenda:
Would anyone on the communication’s committee be interested in learning how to post items of interest on the web page? I try to watch the East Lansing news lists and post stuff to my blog that I think is of wide interest, but I would welcome someone else who would want to watch the lists.
The communications committee has been contacted and will meet separately.
Also, the forums have never been used very much except be me. Should we take down the forums?
The board agreed that the forums should be taken down as they are under-utilized.
Other business
None.
Adjournment
Roll Call
The meeting was attended by Board members Judy Benedict, Beth Blythe, John Boughman, Jennifer Castner, Jeffrey Johnson, Dawn Parker, Kay Ruekberg, and Ed Swanson. Nancy Knupfer and Alan Munn were unable to attend. In addition, East Lansing City Manager, George Lahanas, Department of Public Works Director Scott House, and candidate for East Lansing City Coucil Erik Altmann attended.
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was tabled until the next meeting pending Alan Munn’s availability.
Communications Report
The prior meeting’s minutes were approved. They are posted on the BHNA website.
President’s Report
Ed Swanson attended city council and neighborhood meetings and reported back on issues relevant to the BHNA.
The following items were discussed:
Special Presentation
Following the president’s report, East Lansing City Manager, George Lahanas, provided the board with an interesting presentation about East Lansing’s aging infrastructure and the need to invest in upgrading now or be forced to pay much more later. Both agreed that, while not ideal, the upcoming vote on a gas tax was the best way forward.
Candidate of East Lansing City Council
At the conclusion of the presentation, Erik Altmann, a candidate for the City Council was introduced.
Adjournment
Meeting Notes from August 12, 2015
The meeting was attended by Board members Judy Benedict, Beth Blythe, John Boughman, Jennifer Castner, Jeffrey Johnson, Alan Munn, and Ed Swanson. Nancy Knupfer, Dawn Parker, and Kay Ruekberg were unable to attend.
BHNA Treasurer Alan Munn presented the treasurer’s report. As of August 12, 2015 the association held a balance of $681.79 in its MSUFCU checking account and $2,545.09 in its savings account.
The prior meeting’s minutes were distributed and approved. They are posted on the BHNA website.
Ed Swanson attended city council and neighborhood meetings and reported back on issues relevant to the BHNA. The following items were discussed:
Meeting Notes from September 29, 2015 Board Meeting
The meeting was attended by BHNA Board members Mike Benedict, Beth Blythe, John Boughman, Jennifer Castner, Jeff Johnson, Alan Munn, Dawn Parker, Kay Ruekberg, and Ed Swanson.
Alan Munn reported that $540.00 in dues were collected during or soon after the annual meeting and neighborhood picnic.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. The minutes are posted on the BHNA website.
The Board elected the following officers:
BHNA President Ed Swanson discussed information he learned while attending various city meetings, including:
The next meeting will take place at BHNA Vice President Jennifer Castner’s home on November 11, 2015 at 7:30pm.
None.
Meeting Notes from November 18, 2015 Board Meeting
The meeting was attended by BHNA Board members Mike Benedict, Beth Blythe, John Boughman, Jennifer Castner, Philip Eisenlohr, Jeff Johnson, Kay Ruekberg, and Ed Swanson.
Alan Munn was unable to attend.
Minutes of the previous meeting were approved. The minutes are posted on the BHNA website.
BHNA President Ed Swanson discussed the following agenda items:
The next meeting was supposed to take place at John Boughman’s home (216 Maplewood Drive) on January 20, 2016 at 7:30pm. Unfortunately, John will be out of town that day. A new venue has yet to be determined.
None.