Bruce Lehman was not available to attend the meeting so Vice-President, Fred Lanahan ran the meeting.

• Neighborhood Meeting Minutes were approved as written on the website.
• Tom Tiernon gave the treasurer’s report and it was approved.
• Fred Lanahan announced that there would a PAPA meeting this coming Wednesday evening. The organization currently does not have bylaws in place so there will be discussion surrounding creating them. There has been and will be discussion regarding asking each neighborhood association to contribute $50.00 to help fund PAPA events. The creation of a business association along the Fairfield corridor will also be discussed at the meeting.
• DAR (Direct Action Response) will meet this Tuesday. At this meeting members from the individual neighborhood associations will be able to meet with directors of city departments regarding current issues.
• John Haynes reported that at the last SWAP meeting there was discussion regarding street repair and lighting. A representative from the City informed them that is costs $125,000 to resurface a mile of road in asphalt vs. $600,000 – one million to resurface a mile of road in concrete.
• A Homeowner Improvement Project was also discussed. There is a limited amount of funds ($800,000.00) that can be used for maintenance improvements on homes. If anyone is interested in applying for a portion of the funds they need to call the City at 3-1-1 to obtain the necessary forms and make an appointment for an interview. The nice thing about this program is that the homeowner can designate who they want to do the work.
• There was discussion at the SWAP meeting about Rudisill being changed to three lanes of traffic with an addition of a bike lane and that the turn arrow will be returned to the Rudisill/Fairfield intersection. Also, it was noted that the Clinton Street Martin Luther King bridge just north of Headwaters Park would be closed for approximately one year. This will happen sometime later this year.
• The Christmas Tree Committee has been formed and is moving forward with plans to hold the sale this year.
• Fred has contacted Phil Troyer to get an update on the convenience station on Fairfield. According to Mr. Troyer, the owners have obtained the financing and the project is set to begin in the spring.
• There is no new information on the future of the Taylor University campus.
• Master Gardener, Pam Schneider, gave an informative presentation on planting trees, shrubs and flowers and answered questions.

The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The next meeting will be on April 19, 2010
Submitted by Kristine Lagemann, Secretary

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Neighborhood Meeting Minutes were approved as written on the website

• Tom Tiernon gave the treasurer’s report, which was approved.
• ONA has an immediate opening for a secretary as well as a board member. If you are interested in getting involved in your neighborhood please feel free to contact any board member to give you more information on those positions.
• The Christmas tree sale was discussed and a team of 4 officers have volunteered to do more research on the cost, marketing, and confirm the use of “George’s.”
• Bruce then discussed the “How well do you know your property” pamphlet from the city which pertained to easements on your property. He encouraged everyone to do a little research to know your property.
• Bruce also shared about a program between the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Mad Ants. It is called the “Safe Haven Program”. This is something residents would need to be approved for and then they could provide a safe haven for someone in need.
• PAPA is working on renovating and/or updating the Fairfield corridor between Rudisill and Baker St.
• John H. gave an update from SWAP in which the FWPD shared that crime was down by 8% in our district. John is also investigating the potential CEDIT  money that may be available to our neighborhood (GO JOHN!). He also shared that there was discussion from the city about the speed limit be lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph for safety reasons. This was not favorably received by those present. John is planning on attending the Feb. 17th meeting and will update us next month.
• Bruce also mentioned that the recorders office is offering a free notification service to those  who sign up that they be notified anytime their name or address is recorded. This could be a great security tool.
• PAPA is also trying to organize a seven neighborhood garage sale in may or June (this was confirmed by PAPA…see story at right!)

New Business:
Ryan Stark would like to have a neighborhood softball team. It could be coed or not depending on the interest. Please call Ryan at 456-0809 if you have any interest.

Meeting was adjourned 7:50pm
Next Meeting Monday, March 15th
Submitted by Tom Tiernon, Treasurer

Filed under: meeting minutes by millieh

November 16, 2009, 7pm
ONA Monthly Meeting

1. Neighborhood Meeting Minutes were approved as written on the website
2. Appreciation was given to John Nichter for his service as treasurer to ONA
3. Re-zoning for George’s market was approved by City Council.
4. Pathfinders gave a presentation on helping people of low income to get down payments for buying homes.

“Pathfinders Community Connections” has helped 1,400 people to buy homes. They want to help neighborhoods revitalize and look to work from the inside out. Surveys will be taken about what is or isn’t working. Pathfinders hopes to have meetings/ surveys with residents and to become a source of information for working on problems and help neighborhoods get technical assistance for what you want to do.

Other plans include neighborhood engagement / bring information into Ft. Wayne Make Non profits stronger.

Vice President Fred Lanahan shared topics for a PAPA meeting that was held on November 18th with discussion about economic redevelopment of main arteries (Fairfield, Broadway, & Calhoun) as well as redevelopment of commercial activity within PAPA. Any proposals are greatly appreciated for the Jan. meeting of the PAPA group.

NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of bushes and fence on southeast corner at Dayton & Fairfield.
White Owl studio opening in the neighborhood.
Vessel House to be adopted for caring and joint fundraisers. They need gently used items.

Next meeting Jan. 18th, 2010

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October 19 2009, 7PM
ONA Monthly Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 7pm by president Bruce Lehman.

Announcements made were:
Financial statement was given by John Nichter. A motion was given & seconded to accept & approve financials.
Bruce introduced Phil Troyer who gave a presentation on the proposed renovations to georges. Phil introduced the current owners ( The Rongos) as well as the potential owner Bob Singh. Phil had a visual presentation on his laptop as well which was shared with all that wanted to see it.

Fred & Bob Schaab were introduced as PAPA president & Historic South Wayne Assoc. president. They instructed those present that 3×5 cards were going to be passed out & question could be written down & they would ask them as they were given to Tom T. Attendees were encouraged to remain respectful & courteous towards each other & the principals. It was stated that the presentation & questions were to close by 8 pm.

Phil answered approx. 20 questions as they were given to him with confidence & assurance that the best interest of the neighborhoods were taken into consideration & that the owners want to work with the neighborhoods.

As was stated at 8pm questions were stopped. Fred & Bob shared that PAPA had voted strongly in favor 5-2 in support of the renovation. Bob shared that as president of SWA & the assoc. that Georges is located, that they strongly support the renovation. Fred then welcomed & introduced 3 of our councilmen Tim Pape, Glynn Hines, & John Shoaff & gave them an opportunity to give there opinion of the renovation. Although they shared there opinions & concerns they would not commit 100% but appreciated being asked to attend & would carefully consider what was presented. Afew questions were asked of the councilmen & then meeting was adjourned at 8:35pm

Submitted by Tom Tiernon

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Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Tire Day – Saturday, October 17, 2009, starting at 8 a.m. at George’s Express on Fairfield Ave.

ONA Cleanup Day – Saturday, October 24, 2009, starting at 8 a.m. at George’s Express on Fairfield Ave.

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