Middleridge Civic Association
December Executive board Meeting—December 2, 2010 at Jessica Summer’s home
Call to Order: 7:40pm
Members Present: Mary Vander Maten (President), Al and Sandy Obuchowski (Membership Co-Chairs), Paul Armstrong (Treasurer and Webmaster), Jessica Summer (newsletter editor), Tim Harazin (Secretary), Greg Summers and Tim Hish (residents)
Minutes: from Nov 4, 2010 motioned—Mary Vander Maten &Paul Armstrong; approved as amended
Treasurer’s Report: Paul Armstrong motioned—Mary Vander Maten and Tim Harazin; approved
· total assets on Nov 30 $17,002.21
Membership Committee: Sandy Obuchowski
· we have broken the 400 mark with 402 members registered!
· the reminder notes helped—stapled on newsletter
· suggestion for next year from Paul—preprint some of the reminder notes
· members don’t all know their block captains; these names are highlighted in the directory
Continuing Business—Events
· Halloween party/parade—a very nice event
· neighborhood watch—we still need a new chair
o two members are considering co-chairing this committee (Tim Hish and Greg Summers)
o they asked questions about history, procedures, and duties and will let us know
o currently there is no watch in place, but there is a need
o a number of cars were affected by vandalism or theft over Thanksgiving weekend
· neighbor helping neighbor
o no requests for help; keep up communication about friends and neighbors who need help
· holiday events
o holiday decoration event—Dec 18th
o we need to prepare baskets as awards for the holiday decorating contest categories
o Williamsburg, Traditional, Wattage, Judges’ Special, Group and Community
· voting online for the community award will be closed at noon on Dec 18th
o Sandy bought baskets for decoration contest
o motion to change the wattage award to the Scott Wascavage award—approved
o member who passed away—he loved Christmas and had the most decorations
o we need to request Santa on a fire truck from the Burke volunteer fire station
o visit on the last Sunday before Christmas at 2:00pm and go through neighborhoods
o we need to provide candy—Sandy will get candy and bring to the fire station
o Catie Morales has ordered the sand for luminaries
· feed the firefighters—Saturday, Nov 13th
o great turn-out and fed all three shifts; kids had a fantastic time
Continuing Business—Issues
· FC neighborhood enhancement Partnership Program
o now they have started to evaluate—no date given
· speeding signs—VDOT called—signs may be placed near entrances to the community
· vandalism—we are aware of issues
o a number of cars were affected by vandalism or theft over Thanksgiving weekend
o suggestions--people should:
o be aware of strange cars or people in our neighborhood
o join the neighborhood watch and keep an eye out for strangers
o lock cars and don’t leave valuables in sight
o let neighbors know when you will be out of town
New Business
· landscaping contract process has started with bids from a number of companies
o deadline for bids is Feb 1st
· “Craig’s list” for MCA membership
o Paul has set this up
o members can sign up on website—e-mail exchange
· Facebook page for MCA
o this has also been created
· entrance lights
o Rick did buy and put in sets at Paynes Church and Middlegate
· MCA directory cover design contest
o no artwork submissions—deadline extended to Dec 15th
Adjournment: at 9:31pm motioned by Paul Armstrong and Al Obuchowski; approved
Place of next meeting: January 6, 2010 at 7:30pm location—Catie Morales’ home
Minutes submitted by Tim Harazin, secretary