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MINUTES -
April 7, 2010
Dearborn
Federation of Neighborhood Associations
Membership
Meeting Minutes
Mayor’s
Conference Room
Dearborn
City Hall
Wednesday, April 7,
2010
I.
I Welcome
and Introductions
President Pulido called to order the regular meeting of the Dearborn
Federation of Neighborhood Associations at 7:30pm
on Wednesday, April
7, 2010 in the
Mayor’s Conference Room.
President
Pulido conducted a roll call. The
following persons signed in and were present:
Association:
Representative
or Guest:
Aviation
Anne Basse
City of Dearborn
John Cascardo
City of Dearborn
George Darany
Crowley Park
Colette Dunsmore
Ford Homes Historic District
Scott Smith
Golfcrest Country Club Estates
Craig Dahlke
Golfcrest Country Club Estates
Mary Bugeia
Hemlock/Blesser
Terry Pulido
Hemlock/Blesser
Steve Sharp
Hemlock/Blesser
Alex Shashko
Highland
Marshall Wehr
Highland
Jane Ahern
Oakman Grove
Mary Petlichkoff
Oxford Neighborhood
Michael Albano
Riverbend
Ned Nikodem
Snow Woods
Beth Michel
West Lane Civic Association
Brenda Lemecha
West Village Square Condo Association
Glenn Savarese
Woodworth
Mark Lipischak
Tarek Baydoun
RoseAnn Ushman
Excused
Absences: Dave Tillman.
IIII.
Approval of 03/03/10 Minutes
The
DFNA minutes for March, 2010 passed with unanimity.
IIIII.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Nikodem reported an ending balance of $884.43
ending March, 2010. There
was a
correction to the West Lane Civic Association reported
payment date from 2009 to
2010.
IIIV.
Guest Speaker, Zana Macki, State
of Michigan Attorney General’s Office
Zana Macki spoke
about the Senior Brigade, a program designed to educate
and protect seniors against a growing number of targeted
scams and fraud. She
discussed home repair scams and what measures citizens can
take to protect themselves by recognizing common
fraudulent practices and knowing the law and how to
research businesses by requesting and calling references.
She also talked about reverse mortgages as well.
She provided a booklet entitled Protect Yourself
Protect Your Future published by the Michigan Office
of the Attorney General Mike Cox.
This publication can also be accessed online at
http://www.seniorbrigade.com
VV.
Mayor’s DFNA Liaison
John Cascardo, the Assistant Director of Residential
Services representing Mayor John B. O’Reilly, provided
an overview and update on Dearborn Matters and Projects.
·
The Mayor had a meeting with DFNA members regarding
some results of Blue Ribbon Task Force.
It was determined at this meeting that these
results be shared with the neighborhood association
members in an effort to obtain feedback from the community
on ways to cut spending and generate revenue while
confronted with a $20 million structural deficit.
This feedback would then be shared with the
consulting company no later than April 12th
·
It was communicated that Marcel Pultorak
recommended a subcommittee to discuss the ordinance of
lawn signs. Discussion revealed that the current lawn sign ordinance has
also impacted neighborhood associations when they post
meeting notices.
·
An update on the Community Garden Initiative was
provided. UM-Dearborn
sponsored a workshop on green space that highlighted great
ways to get involved given the building momentum of these
and other green initiatives, too.
·
John Cascardo addressed the concerns regarding the
Cherry Hill and Military demolition and its unsightly
appearance.
·
The Friday Farm Market was discussed and volunteers
were sought. A
rotating booth may be available for local clubs and
organizations to be utilized for the 2010 season
·
The Mayor’s State of the City was announced that
it will take place at the Ford Community & Performing
Arts Center beginning at 7pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
VVI.
Old Business
Mary Petlichkoff: Neighborhood
Associations Blueprint Subcommittee
Mary indicated that firm dates on this will be set within
the next week.
VVII.
New Business & Neighborhood
News
Ned Nikodem: Dearborn
Farmers & Artisans Market Volunteers
Ned provided an overview of the Dearborn Farmers &
Artisans Market which will run from the first Friday of
June through the last Friday in October.
He explained the need for volunteers as well as
what is involved with being a volunteer.
(Volunteer forms were provided via e-mail
subsequent to the meeting.) A meeting for volunteers will take place on Thursday, 2:00 pm
May 6th at the Chamber offices in the Bryant
Branch Library. If
anyone can volunteer to set-up each Friday morning and/or
breakdown once closed, please call Joan Reed at her home
at 584-6100, or her cell phone at 673-4207 or email at jreed@dearbornchamber.org
VVIII.
Adjournment
The
motion was approved to adjourn at 9:07pm
The next DFNA meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 7:30pm
Minutes
submitted by: Jane
Ahern on Tuesday, April 27th, Temporary Stand-In; Final
Edit by Terry Pulido
Minutes approved by: To
be Determined
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