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1) Board elections. Discussion of the role of the president. Elaine elected as secretary; Jenni as treasurer.

2) what’s our plans for the year? picnic, garden tours. The city is working on its plans for the parks in the neighborhood (Madison, Lions). Kate is interested in being involved with community gardening. We’ve been encouraged by the city to approach the Lions for funds.

3) back to discussion of presidency. Nathan would be willing to step up as “pro tem” president, in part to keep the conversation with David Hanna going. Should we volunteer Jessie as vice-president? No decision made.

4) Ann would be happy to stay for her full term, as long as she doesn’t have to hold an office. All agreed.

5) Hand-off of presidential materials: Nathan to take plates et al; Jenni to take key. Luke has updated the board list.

6) CNA representation. Usually the president has been, but any board member can be the representative. Luke talked about what CNA is/does. Side discussion of pesticide project being coordinated by the CNA, budget issues with the state.

7) Elaine on the garden tour: March 8, 2pm. Still looking for more gardens; Elaine will approach neighbors across the street.

8 ) Next meeting is May 14, so newsletter deadline will be early April.

8b) Luke was thanked for his service.

9) Elaine brought up the idea of committees: development, communications, events. Discussion of the block party idea. Side discussion about the St Mike’s parking issue. Recommendation of St Mike’s staff is to call the police on illegal parking. Should we create a flier to put on the windshields? Side discussion of issues around informal parking. Can we get something through the city? Quote the city ordinance. Discussion of trees planted by the city. Get the plant lady on 8th to be in a garden tour. Nathan will create the flier. Chad can get the information about the ordinance. “Use the lot first” and “Park safely.” Discussion of various development projects around town.

10) Vote on signatories on the account: Jenni & Nathan. They’ll go down to WSECU to get everything set.

11) Dinner at the meetings? Next meeting will be March 19 at Swantown Inn. We’ll plan for dinner at the next meeting.

12) VistaPrint does yard signs. Nathan will have a sample that they’ve ordered for the day spa, can bring to next meeting. SWNA got a grant to do something similar, but one-use! Name tags? Garden tour gardens? Button maker? Sam has one. Elaine can make a design.

13) Need to remember to approve past minutes at the next meeting.

I. Open Mic

[Missed name]
New friends of the artesians group; old group decided that they hadn’t made enough progress and disbanded. About 40 people are seriously concerned and meeting every Saturday to get a plan together that will work. “’It’s still the water” is the current group name. They have a google group. Invited people to come ask questions.

Jane M.
On March 2, there will be a “climate cafe” group that’s working on how to help us figure out how to lower carbon footprints, using a book “Low Carbon Diet” forming up teams like a weight watchers group. 7-9pm at Thurston County Courthouse.

Lisa M.
Working on her master’s at Evergreen, survey of our neighborhood on issues related to cats. Within the next month or so she’ll be starting; if you get a questionnaire, please fill it out and send it back. Hopes to come up with good ideas

Elaine N.
Next garden tour will be March 8. Looking for gardens to be included. Time and meeting place to be announced.
Will be holding city chipper event at our house on Feb 28. Contact [email protected] for time, address.

Luke
YMCA youth government, running a mock session here in May 6-9. They’re looking for host families; 400 kids still need places to stay. 4 days, 3 nights. Luke & Whitney have hosted for 4 years, lots of fun. Info on the website, or contact the YMCA.
Yard signs that say “Slow Down” are available from the city for free. Pick up at public works.

II. Board Elections

Jenni Fleming (unable to attend) would like to be elected, has stepped up as treasurer to fill in and would like to continue. Elaine Nelson & Chad Akins are up for re-election.

Discussion of what the board does, prior projects, involvement; what membership is.

Beverly Kooi, Josh & Kate Parker, Elaine, Chad & Jenni elected

Ann put up some extra newsletters.

Officers will be elected at the next board meeting, next Thursday at Swantown Inn.

Tim would like to see the ENA take on a survey of our combined tools, assets and abilities; if you done something like that, he’d like to see it happen.

Someone mentioned the “Map My Neighborhood” project from the Emergency Management Division.

House for sale on 10th & Boundary, if you know anybody.

Question about speed on Boundary — it’s scheduled! but not until 2011. If you’re interested in having a speed study done, you can work with the city to see what the pattern is. If you can prove there’s a speeding pattern, then they can schedule for street calming improvements.

Meeting adjourned.