The TurnAround Team, Inc. Board Meeting
11 January 2007

Deb Swank, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Attending: Rob Banks, Tom Ellis, Karen Hiller, Alex Kovalchuk, Barbara Leal, Robbie McDowell, Roy O’Neil, Duane Pomeroy, Don Rice, Delores Smith, Deb Swank, and Don Taylor.

Introductions

Attendees introduced themselves for the new members.

Financial Report

Rob presented the November financial report. The total balance is $50,579.42. The unpledged assets are $790.22 which represents the working bank account balance.

Committee Reports

Washburn-Lane Parkway – Delores reported on what she found out about the College Hill flags, they are from Guard Sales on S Kansas. Southwind is apparently not aware of the original W-L plan showing monuments. According to Delores, they are not planning on 5’ sidewalks which is a part of the W-L Master Plan. It will be looked into. A suggestion to check with Signs To Go about banners.
Aaron Douglas Art Fair – The date is set for next year. Meeting at Barbara Leal’s house on the 27th at 10 AM.
Code Enforcement – It will be the program for the January general meeting. Code Compliance is being reorganized.
Public Art – Nothing to report at this time. Work on the mural project in Chesney Park is proceeding.
Web Site – Alex ran through some of the information on the site. There is an area where full information for the Board members will be posted.
Bylaws – The committee will start a review of both the Articles and Bylaws.

Future Meetings

January – Code Compliance
February – Police Chief Miller
March – Candidates for City Council
April – Recognitions
May – National Restoration Month program by the Libray is already planned for the 21st.
June – Gardening
July – Neighborhoods Picnic
August – College Hill Redevelopment Gala
September – Public Art Tour
October – Recognitions
November – Annual Meeting / Elections
December – No meeting

Announcements

TAT could be a mini-grantee for Weed & Seed funding for informational programs. Central Park and Chesney Park are Weed & Seed target areas.

College Hill Chili Cook-off is the 27th 5 – 7 PM.

Old Town NIA new president is Peter Hancock.

Tennessee Town NIA elections have been postponed.

HCCI will have four Homebuyer 101 classes this year. TOTO Homebuyer classes are on Saturdays and TOTO is going strong.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM.