Mt. LOOKOUT COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 4, 2007

BOARD ATTENDANCE

06/07 MLCC Board Members / Role / Attending? (Y/N)
Andy Park / President / Y
Mary Kostolansky / Vice President / Y
Matt Johnson / Treasurer / Y
Tricia Wright / Secretary / N
Jeff Busch / Chairman Media Relations / Y
Jennifer Fairbanks / Director at Large / Y
Michelle Banks / Assistant Secretary / Administrator / N
Dan Murphy / Director at Large / Y
John Brannock / Director at Large / Y
Craig Coffman / Director at Large / N

MOTION ITEM(S):

Motion Description / # Yea / # Nay / Passage
Andy motioned minutes from last meeting be approved. / 8 / 0 / Y

Special Guest – Glenn, Previous Board Chair / Community Council Member

1.  ML Scholarship Fund (separate organization from MLCC)

$500 (post secondary school)

Criteria included 2.5 GPA, Volunteer, Essay on the value of volunteerism in the community. Contact: Jule Geppinger

2. ML Observer

Make sure all schools in neighborhood are included.

3.  Monthly Meetings

Sports figures – children from neighborhood invited, Zoo – animal showing

4. Stag (Steak Dinner) / Poker Dinner, etc

Fund raiser option

5. Event Participation

Legion Post – Memorial Day service on Square

Officer and Committee Reports:

1.  President – Andy Park

a.  Announce that we are taking applicants at June meeting (6/18 Public Meeting). Annual election / dinner to be scheduled in July for board and new applicants – MEK (Betta’s)

b.  Andy to coordinate meetings with key council members. If interested in attending, let Andy know.

c.  Andy will share examples of Community Council news briefs with Jeff for potential reapplication.

d.  Invite someone from the Board of Education to future Community Council meeting to discuss city’s plans to re-district. Craig to arrange speakers for future meetings (including ideas listed above).

e.  The City Bulletin – Need to look into monies that may be reallocated and get on the radar of city council members. Also consider bond sales as way to fund square issues.

f.  Walkthrough of City / Community Council to be coordinated by John Brannock.

g.  Construction Development – House near Spencer Hill with property line issues / potential tear-down. Dan to follow-up.

h.  Mt. Lookout Scholarship Fund / Misc Fund Raisers – Eric to be on point to understand / propose options to Board for future follow-up.

i.  Next Steps on submission of $500M. Wed 6/6 11:00am – pre-meet with Vivian (Vivian Llambi office). Wed 6/6 5:30pm – meet with MLCDC (Betta’s)

2.  Vice President – Mary Kostolansky

a.  No report.

3.  Treasurer – Matt Johnson (aka Steve Irwin)

a.  Account balance – Matt to send info.

b.  MLCC Membership – Matt to send info.

c.  07-08 NBD proposal is due (start of year August 07). Matt will submit.

4.  Secretary – Tricia Wright

a.  No report.

b.  Need status of coupon book.

5.  Marketing - Jeff Busch

a.  Jeff will work to transition Observer and Observer On-line to John and Tricia. On-line Observer to be sent week of June 11th.

b.  John to meet with BlueWhitespace to manage edits to webpage, including e-mail space.

c.  Candidates night – Jennifer to help coordinate.

d.  Advertising rates established for both on-line and snail mail Observer. All invoices should be transitioned to Matt. Jeff to summarize Ad Contract / Money summary.

e.  Jennifer to change phone message with June meeting details.

f.  June 21st – 1st Ault Park Dance

6. Community Council / MLBA City Liasons – Dan Murphy

a. Front yard setback work – Planning Board to prevent inconsistent setbacks for new houses.

7. Misc Topics

a. Local car thief apprehended.

b. Landscaping bid – Craig to manage re-bid in the fall.

Mary E. Kostolansky

VP, MLCC

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