Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association Council
Minutes
1/22/04
1. The meeting called to order at 7:05, with following members
present:
Salvatore Calomino
Jim Zychowicz
Carol Weidel
Adam Cain
Teena Browder
Ken Zielske
Gay Zielske
Cheryl Wittke
Chris Jungbluth
Sandy Ward
Gigi Holland
Diane Milligan
2. December minutes approved
3. Old Business:
EINPC Representative
Needed: Ken Zielske volunteered to
represent TLNA on the East Isthmus Neighborhood Planning Council, which is an
umbrella organization on the near east side that builds collaboration among
neighborhood and businesses associations, coordinates the Grassroots Leadership
College, provides support to fledgling neighborhood associations and organizes
candidate forums.
Inclusionary Zoning: On January 8th, Sandy,
Patrick, Ed Jepsen, Sal and Jim attended the MayorÕs meeting on the
inclusionary zoning ordinance.
They expressed concern about the ramifications of inclusionary zoning on
R4 and R5-zoned neighborhoods.
Sal and Jim continue to attempt to meet with Brenda about this issue and
now it relates to TLNA downzoning to R3.
Question was raised about whether neighborhood residents can downzone
their own property, and whether TLNA might be able to support this
financially. Diane offered to
connect with Brenda and to work with Jim and Sal on this issue.
Revised TLNA Plan: Sal and Jim are awaiting word on
whether funding support will be available this year to update TLÕs neighborhood
plan.
4. Reports
Education Š Gay on behalf of
Joe Brogan. With approval
from PTG, a 4th grade teacher at Marquette requested support for
buying Indian Nations of Wisconsin for students. Susan moved that TLNA contribute $175 toward the purchase of
these books, which will cost $700
total. Sandy seconded. Motion carried. Susan will see that credit is given to
TLNA for the contribution, both on the books and in school newsletters.
TreasurerÕs Report Š
Gay. Budget: TLNA has $13,782 in a money manager
account; $770 in checking. Carol asked how much we take in and
spend each year Š discussed creation of a budget. Richard noted that we take in @ $2,000 per year
through membership drives and fundraising activities. Gay will work on developing a budget.
Newsletter Š Ken. Advertising pays cost of
producing newsletter, plus some.
HeÕll figure out what TLNA nets. Gigi suggested approaching DVP about a
newsletter ad.
Susan We had $1,000 in funding from Historic
Madison for a neighborhood sign but will have to reapply if we want to access
this money.
Area Reports: ItÕs icy out there! DonÕt put salt or salt substitute on
new sidewalks, though, or theyÕll disintegrate.
Membership Š Richard: 2003 $1501 in dues; closed out year with 273 members. At January pot luck, 15 memberships
came in for $98, $32 at the door, $11.11 in expenses and $75 for hall rental.
Safety Š Sandy: There were daytime break-ins to homes
across from the park on Johnson Street.
Discussion about creating neighborhood watches.
Transportation Š Pat: Pat gave a complete report to everyone
who attended the TLNA potluck about the committeeÕs work to address traffic
issues in the neighborhood Š maps and all! He will keep us posted on efforts to work with the mayor and
city staff on these issues.
Is broadening the committee membership.
Adjourned 8:30.