S.W.S.N.A. MINUTES 4/29/2013

Southwest Saginaw Neighborhood Association

Minutes

March 19^th 2013

Opening

The meeting of the Southwest Saginaw Neighborhood Association was called to order at 6:35 pm on 3/19/13 in Beacon of Hope Church by Jose` Barajas.

Present

Councilman Andy Coulouris, Pastor Tucker, Lt. Terry Carpenter

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed..

New Business

April 23^rd, 2013 will be the 4^th Annual Go Green Celebration.  “IT’S NOT JUST PAPER AND PLASTIC”.  PARTICIPANTS AND TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Iris Waste Diversion, Mid-Michigan Waste Authority, Batteries Plus, Saginaw County  Health Dept., (Light Bulb and Mercury Disposal), Community Prescription Support Program (Prescription Disposal), Hard Drive and Electronic Removal, Trees for the Tri-Cities. 

Meeting Takes Place:  Saginaw City Hall Council Chambers

Tuesday April 23^rd, 2013 11:00AM-1:00 PM 

Refreshments will be provided.  Sponsored by, the Green Team.

Treasury Report            

Pat gave the balance of our monies.

 

Lieutenant Terry Carpenter

 Lt. Carpenter told us that the Minorities are now the majority and that the Majorities are now the Minorities.   

Lt. Carpenter thanked the Southwest Saginaw Neighborhood Association for all of the support we have shown.  He thanked us for the cake and card.

50-50

We held the drawing.  We collected $43.00 and Jose` Barajas won the $22.00 which he donated back to the Association.

Meeting Adjourned @ 7:15 PM

We adjourned the meeting early so we could all participate in a celebratory cake for Lieutenant Terry Carpenter’s Promotion.

PRESIDENT:  Jose` Barajas

VICE PRESIDENT:  Kerry Conrad

SECRETARY:  Cathy Wagner

TREASURER:  Pat McCloy

EVENT COORDINATOR:  Debbie Murphy

SOUTHWEST SAGINAW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MINUTES 5/21^ST /2013

Meeting called to order:  by Jose @6:30 P.M.

Dignitaries:  Larry Coulouris, Kevin Wilkins, Director of Animal Control

Old Business:  Jose` asked for a motion to approve the May Minutes of 2013.  Motion was made and seconded and approved.  Motion Passed.

Treasurer Report:  Pat announced she works at the Red Cross.  If you would like to donate or help out in the Moore Oklahoma Disaster, call 754-8181, press number 1 and that will put you directly in touch with Pat.  Last month we had $496.25.  We had $15.00 from our 50-50, $10.00 for signs, and a $3.00 donation.  Bringing our total to, $524.25

President’s Report:  Smoke Detectors are available from the fire department, call 759-1393.  Red Cross is looking for donations for Oklahoma Disaster.  We have issue sheets up front for anyone with issues. 

Councilman Larry Coulouris:  On the 2^nd Saturday of every month the City has a drop off across the street from City Hall for trash etc.  You can call 399-1311 for details.

Deanna Virciglio:  Call Mosquito Control @ 755-5711 if you have tires.  You can drop them off @ 211 Congress Ave.  You will need your I.D. to show them.  This starts after June 5^th.  John Stemple from S.E.I.N.I.C. had someone pick up the Planet Aid Drop Box on Maple.  City Ordinance, Rummage.  You are allowed 1 rummage sale a year and only for 3 days.  You are allowed to put a sign in your yard and your neighbor’s yard with permission from the neighbor. 

Ric Russell:  Ric said he cut at 2200 block of Hamilton, and Mead and Michigan for 4 and ½ hours.  He has no help.

Jan McCurry:  Jan asked about La Placida on Michigan.  She talked about planting trees or something in the area.  It was mentioned that the entire block should be taken down.  The City will cut the encroachment and 4 feet inside of the sidewalk.  We are going to see if we can get Tom Miller from the County Land Bank for our next meeting.

Kevin Wilkins:  Director of the Animal Control moved here from Wisconsin, he is originally from Illinois.  He would like it if some people would come into Animal Control and sign up for volunteering.  He talked about never relocating wild animals.  He suggests that you trap them and take them to animal control.  He said if you relocate them to a nature center for instance, they could have a disease and give it to other animals.    We are down to 3 animal control officers.  This is hurting response time.  Animal Control now has a staff of 26.  Threating animals have top priority.  If it is an emergency, call the police 911.  You can always drop an animal off at the shelter.  There is a fenced off area in the back that you can take them to.  Dog packs are up quite a bit this year.  Euthanasia is 60% down.  Fees are $125.00 for a dog, spayed or neutered shots etc.  There is a $90.00 fee for all cats.  They respond to farm animal’s complaints and horses.

50-50 drawing:  There was $27.00 in the 50-50.  The winning ticket was # 280894.  The winner took home $14.00.  The rest goes to the association.

Don’t forget about Neighborhood Watch signs.  They are $2.00 a sign.  Ask a board member for them.

Meeting Adjourned:  7:41 P.M.

President:  Jose` Barajas

Vice President:  Kerry Conrad

Recording Secretary:  Cathy Wagner

Treasurer:  Pat McCloy

Event Coordinator:  Debbie Murphy

CHIEF LIPE'S CITY WIDE MEETINGS: DECEMBER 2012- DECEMBER 2013

Chief Brian Lipe’s City Wide Meetings:  December 2012-December 2013

December 20^th 2012:  Houghton Jones Association, Houghton Elementary School:

Tuscola & N. 9^th Street Entrance 5:30 PM

January 24^th 2013:  Covenant Association:  American Amalgamated Workers Union

1614 Mershon St. 5:30 PM               

February 28^th 2013:   First Ward Community Center 1410 N. 12^th St. 5:30 PM

March 28^th 2013:  Adams Boulevard Association,   Michigan Lutheran Seminary 5:30 PM

April 25^th 2013:  Brockway Carmen Park & St. Stephen’s Association:  St. Stephen’s Parish Hall

1300 Malzahn 5:30 PM

May 23^rd 2013:  Cathedral District, Green House Center of Hope 723 Emerson 5:30 PM

June 27^th 2013:  S.W.S.N.A.  2109 W. Michigan, Beacon of Hope Church 5:30 PM

July 25^th 2013:  Redeemer Neighborhood Association, Loomis School, Loomis & Webber ST. 5:30 PM

August 22^nd 2013:  Saginaw High Association, UAW LOCAL 699 HALL, 1911 Bagley St. 5:30 P.M.

September 26^th 2013:  Northeast & Arthur Eddy, Bethel Ame Church, 535 Cathay St. 5:30 P.M.

October 24^th 2013:  Heritage Square Association, Butman Fish Library, 1716 Hancock St. 5:30 P.M.

November 21^st 2013:  Adams Blvd. Association, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, 2777 Hardin Street.  5:30 P.M.

December19th 2013:  Houghton Jones Association 5:30 P.M.  Houghton Elementary School:  Tuscola & 9^th street entrance.  Note:  Nov. & Dec. meetings on the 3^rd Thurs.