CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD

CENTRAL FREDERICK NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION

Tuesday February 19, 2008. 7:00 p.m. Downtown Community Center

Present Thamo Hurly Wynne HughesDiane Koebel Paul Eichhorn

George Klemetsch David Hight

Aura Hertzog

George called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. Our new facilitator Thamo Hurly, was present and introductions were made.

The approval of the minutes from the January meeting was deferred until the April meeting.

5 Points ProgramPlease see the attached financial statement for this program, which was prepared by George. George has legitimate concerns about the cost of the program and the lack of accountability of the patrons when it comes to their payment of the attendance fee: currently $0.50 per child and $1.00 per adult. Two other factors are the salary of the instructor and the fact that CFNA applies for and receives space grants to run this program (at Bethany Church) but the church does not issue invoices to us for the space. As ANA runs a similar program on a different day of the week (rent free) we assume there is now n/c for the space. Because of our costs and subsequent limited revenue, CFNA is subsidizing this program. Discussion takes place as how to best deal with the concerns.

Diane moves that we give our space grant money (from C.of K.) to Bethany Church. This is seconded by Paul and carried.

To help solve the financial situation, it is decided that effective immediately, the cost to patrons of the program will be increased to $2.00 per child with adults at n/c. Paul will create a handout/flyer that announces and explains the price increase. CFNA (George) will monitor changes in income for the program and at the first meeting of the new executive in June, it will be decided if the 5 Points program will continue.

Weber ParkDespite it’s recent initiation in November, Diane is shelving the park benches project. There is zero response from the neighbourhood individuals and businesses save the one response from the residents of Brubacher Street. They have $2000.00 remaining from a capital improvement grant they won years ago. They would like to give it to us for two park benches. Aura moves that CFNA buy one bench for Weber Park. This is seconded by George and carried. We will have three lovely park benches (with commemorative plaques) installed along Mansion Street under the shady trees.

Facilitator’s ROn March 6^th from 5:30 to 7:30 at DCC there will be a meeting/brainstorming session for the staff and all volunteers connected with the DCC. This will enable people to meet and become acquainted with one another.

NewsletterThe deadline for submissions to Thamo is March 10^th. We will provide the material and the City will do the layout and the printing. We plan on a 4-page newsletter. Paul will write the cover story. Diane will submit a half page article about Weber Park.

Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Diane Koebel.