Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council #5 Council Minutes – October 08, 2012 Meeting at Christ United Methodist Church 65 North Bedford Road Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Robert Whitfield, chair. Attendance: Robert Whitfield, Chair; Dale Stratton; Nate Zanotti; David Moore; Carl Brockman; Fred Bachman; Rebecca Runyon; Mary Lou Ramon; Dennis McKinley; Deborah L. Gregory; Mason Mayo; Susan Baldwin; Jim Baldwin; Joshua Fausey; Joe Britvec A moment of silence was observed Previous Minutes: September 2012 minutes were approved by voice vote. Correspondence: NPC Symposium Leadership Workshops Phase III – The Peer to Peer Networking is Tuesday November 20, 2012 at Burnham Brook. Any questions can be directed to Theresa Durham at info@nonprofitalliance.org. Phase IV: Action Planning Support sessions are being offered. Please schedule by November 21, 2012. Police Report: None Guest Speaker: In the absence of our scheduled speaker, Mayor Baldwin reviewed various activities being held such as the following: Fall into the Arts 10/19/12 5 to 9 P.M.; Borgess Groundbreaking 10/15/12 4:30 P.M.; KCC Historical Marker Presentation 10/14/12 at 3 P.M.; Downtown ribbon cutting ceremony 11/15/12 at 4:00 P.M. Commissioner’s Report: Mary Lou Ramon raised the issue of citizens being allowed to pay the city worker when coming to disconnect their water. Pros and cons were discussed on this issue. Landlord appeals were also a subject of discussion regarding the use of a certificate of mailing or email instead of certified mail in this process. This would result in savings city funding if implemented. School Report: Deborah Gregory discussed the upcoming board meeting on October 15, 2012 as well as the silent march held on October 12, 2012. Code Report: Dennis McKinley distributed a written report as well as fielded questions. Weed / Long Grass season ends 10/31/2012. Membership: Carl Brockman reported Stan & Barbara Beckwith as well as Darlene Mayo have excused absences. In addition, Deb Owens requested and extended Leave of absence due to conflicting meeting times with the International Festival of Lights Committee. Beautiful Battle Creek Award: The award went to 20 Eldridge as reported by Dale Stratton. Old Business: None New Business: Nate Zanotti invited everyone to join in on the pancake dinner being held 11/2/2012. This event is held to generate funding for the lights in Urbandale during the holiday season. The dinner is being held at the Christ United Methodist Church. The cost per person is $6 and per family is $15. Nominating Committee: Nate Zanotti – Nominations took place for the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Assistant secretary. They were approved by voice vote as follows: Chair: Robert Whitfield; Vice Chair: Carl Brockman; Recording Secretary: Deborah Gregory; Assistant Secretary: Rebecca Runyon Guest Speakers are to be scheduled for the following meetings as assigned: November - Nate Zanotti February – Fred Bachman May – Robert Whitfield December – Mary Lou Ramon March – Carl Brockman June – Deb Owens January - Dale Stratton April – Joshua Fausey July – Deborah Gregory Adjournment: Chair Whitfield adjourned the meeting at 8:01 PM Respectively submitted by: Deborah L. Gregory