It was noted that the minutes from the May meeting were available on the ONA website.

Treasurer’s Report:

• Presented by Tom Tiernon and is attached to the Secretary’s minutes. We currently have 85 paid members (compared to 99 paid members in June 2009). There is currently $31.19 in the checking account and $3,950.97 in the savings account which makes a grand total of $3,982.16.

President’s Report:

• As previously discussed in the Board Planning Meeting, the Oakdale Neighborhood Christmas Tree Sale will be happening this year.
• The July/August newsletter will be distributed soon.
• A fall clean-up day will be planned again this year. The City will provide a dumpster for our use. Volunteers will be needed and greatly appreciated. Date to be determined.

PAPA Report:

• PAPA recently passed new bylaws.
• PAPA will be hosting a Festival at Packard Park on August 3, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will events for the kids, food and music. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event should contact Jane Ford at 456-7077.
• Fred Lanahan reported that he has been attending the Direct Action Response (DAR) meetings which is a cumulation of city department heads from offices like planning department, police department, fire department, street department, etc. It is an excellent way to maintain contact with these various entities.
• Mr. Lanahan also attended the initial meeting of the Fairfield Avenue Business and Merchant Association which was formed in an attempt to get some interest in improving the Fairfield corridor. There will be a second meeting for commercial business owners on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. at Lightenup Wellness at 3501 Fairfield Avenue. As PAPA is requesting each neighborhood association pay dues in the amount of $50 based on their new bylaws, Mr. Lanahan made a Motion to send PAPA $50.00. The motion was seconded and carried. The funds will be used for PAPA neighborhood functions.
• It was announced that there will be a Rudisill Planning Meeting on June 29th at 5:30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Old Business:

• Fred has spoken with Mr. Singh (the new owner of the gas station/convenience store) and he is hoping to begin construction the end of June. Bruce has conveyed to Mr. Singh the complaints of the trash behind the building and that there have been quite a few trucks and other vehicles parked in the parking lot.
• Call the City at 3-1-1 for the following issues: street lights that are out, weed length in violation of Neighborhood Code Enforcement, abandoned cars, potholes.
• The police desk sergeant’s telephone number is 427-1222. You can call this number for non-emergencies such as firework violations or if you observe something suspicious.
• There will not be an association meeting in July. The next meeting will be Monday, August 16, 2010.Submitted by Kristine Lagemann

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