November BHA Meeting
Come hear the news and share your views
The next meeting of the Boylan Heights
Association Meeting at Project
Enlightenment, 501 S. Boylan Avenue , Room 316 November 23,
2004, 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
Meeting
Agenda
I.
Review
and approve the September Minutes -Santiago Hernández
II. Finance Report - Leslie
Kellenberger
III. Announcements
IV. Committee and Special
Neighborhood Projects Reports:
a. Beyond the Neighborhood
- Paul Meyer
b. The ArtWalk - Liz Dunbar
c. ArtWalk Shirts - Ruth
Bromer
d. ArtWalk BHA
Bake
e.
f.
Garden
Club - Jessica Schrider Macaluso
g. Web Site Committee
- Chris Weedy
h. Other:
V. Old Business
a. Bylaws
b. Other
VI. New Business
a. The Dog Poop Problem in
the Neighborhood
b.
Other
VII. Adjournment
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Boylan Heights
Neighborhood Directory Questionnaire is included in this month’s newsletter. Please complete and return to
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Monthly
November 2004
Meeting Minutes
Attendees: David
Tremblay,
Pietro
Macaluso, Jessica Schrider Macaluso,
Chris
Weedy, Jimmy Creech, Brenda S. Corbin,
Esther
Goetze, Elizabeth Dunbar, Jeff Mason,
Evelyn
M. Fahy, Jeff Groves, Michael Zirkle,
K.D.
Reeve, Caron Register, Paul Meyer, Marsh Hardy, Catherine Bray, Ken Babb, Ruth
Bromer, Joseph Huberman, Guy Beretich, JiNan Glasgow, Leslie Kellenberger, Jay
Spain, David Honea, Lee Kirby.
Motion: Elizabeth Dunbar Moved
to accept previous meeting’s minutes as they stand. Second: Jessica Schrider
Macaluso. Outcome: Unanimously approved
Announcement : Laura
Brown has volunteered to be the coordinator for the BHA Bake Sale during the
ArtWalk.
Announcement :Jessica
Schrider Macaluso has volunteered to chair the Garden Club committee.
Announcement : Evelyn
Fahy has volunteered to chair the Boylan Heights Directory committee.
Report: Evelyn
Fahy provided report. At the October BHA meeting, we announced a project to
update the neighborhood directory. The project is just beginning, but I
presented a few ideas for this edition of the directory: --Distributing printed
questionnaires with an upcoming newsletter and setting up an electronic
questionnaire on the BHA Web site. -- Offering printed questionnaires at the
BHA booth during the December Art Walk. -- Offsetting printing costs by selling
ads or sponsorships to a few local vendors.
She is looking for one or two committee members who can work on to
secure the ads/sponsorships. If you're interested, please send Evelyn an e-mail
to bungalow@boylanheights.org.
(Draft Meeting Minutes
continued on Page 2).
(Draft Meeting Minutes continued form Page 1)
Report: Finance
Committee, Jimmy Creech provided report on behalf of Leslie Kellenber,
Treasurer. Ending bank balance as of
Motion: Elizabeth
Dunbar Moved to accept the Financial Report. Second: Jessica Schrider Macaluso;
Outcome: Unanimously approved.
Report: Garden
Committee, Jessica Schrider Macaluso will provide written report.
Report: Beyond
the Neighborhood Committee, Paul Meyer nothing to report.
Report: Neighborhood
Watch Committee, Santiago Hernández nothing to report.
Report: Newsletter
Committee, K.D. Reeve provided report.
Report: Website
Committee, Chris Weedy provided report. October Meet Your Neighbor. BH Babies,
photos posted to website. Ray’s flowers posted; Neighborhood construction
posted. Working on article on history of newsletter, still researching. Working
on article on BHA presidents, still researching. Scheduling Nov. Meet Your
Neighbor interview. Posted ArtWalk Info. Maintaining up-keep; requests received
to post apartments Cameron Park website has updated. 12,000+ hits to date.
Added link to Progress Energy to allow neighbors to report street lights that
are burned out
Discussion: Jimmy
Creech led discussion on by-laws process.
Motion: Joseph
moved to strike "annual Association summer event." and replace with
"May meeting" in Article III C; Second: Ruth Bromer; Outcome:
Unanimously approved
Motion:
Motion: Ruth
Bromer moved to change "BHA" to "Association" in Article IV
A.; Second: Evelyn Fahy; Outcome: Unanimously approved
Motion: Joseph Huberman moved to
add "and shall include new policy matters proposed by any member" to
Article IV A, first sentence; Second: Catherine Bray; Outcome: approved, one
against
Motion: Ruth moved to add a period
at the end of Article IV D; Second: Santiago Hernandez; Outcome: No Vote
necessary; period added by consent.
Motion: Joseph
Huberman moved to add ", such that every household is notified."
after "electronic or print medium." In Article V, first paragraph.;
Second: Marsh Hardy; Outcome: Unanimously approved
Motion: Joseph
Huberman moved to strike "is held" from second paragraph (first
sentence) and to replace "adequate" with "newsletter"
(Article V, second paragraph, second sentence.); Second: Jeff Groves; Outcome:
Unanimously approved
Motion: Joseph
Huberman moved to replace Article V, paragraph three with: "If a policy item or other time
sensitive administrative decision requires action before the next monthly
Association meeting, the officers of the Association are authorized, when
appropriate, to take action on behalf of the membership. A majority of the
officers must agree to the action in order to utilize such authority. Said
actions shall be reported in the newsletter and shall be accepted or rejected
by the membership at the next monthly meeting."; Second: Ruth Bromer;
Outcome: Unanimously approved
Motion: Joseph
Huberman moved to change "adequate notice" to "newsletter
notice" in Article VI and "BHA" to "Association" on
the signature lines after Article VI.; Second: Jeff Groves; Outcome:
Unanimously approved
Motion: Joseph
Huberman moved to approve by-laws as amended; Second: Jeff Groves; Outcome:
Unanimously approved
Jimmy Creech adjourned
the meeting.
The November 2004 BHA meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday November 23rd at
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We are
taking orders for this year's t-shirts. The design is a compilation of
designs by neighborhood kids and ideas about the neighborhood. The color
of the design will be a "blend" changing from yellow at the bottom,
through orange in the middle to red at the top. The shirt color will be
light and in the blue family so there will be good contrast with the ink
colors. The price is $12 for short sleeve kids S, M, L, and adult S, M,
L, and XL. Add $3 for long sleeve, and $2 for XXL or bigger. (If we
get lots of orders we may be able to lower the price.) Please email
Joseph@Treklite.com or call 828-6068 to place your order by Wednesday, November
24th.
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Glenwood-Brooklyn
Come on a self-guided walking tour of beautiful homes in historic Glenwood-Brooklyn
neighborhood on Saturday, December 4,
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BHA
Committees that need chairpersons & members:
The Neighborhood Watch
Committee:
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention and safety program
which enlists the active participation of neighbors in cooperation with law
enforcement. The goal is to give potential criminals the feeling that
everyone in the neighborhood is watching their every move and will report them
to law enforcement. It also seeks to educate neighbors about ways to make
their homes and property more safe and secure. The Boylan Heights
Neighborhood Watch program has established an excellent relationship with
the police serving our district. Keeping this relationship strong and the
Neighborhood Watch program active is essential for a safer and more secure
neighborhood.
The Property Improvement
Committee:
This committee encourages improvement of property in the
neighborhood. It is responsible for the Demolition By Neglect Program of
the City of
Welcome to
A new committee has been created to welcome new neighbors moving
into
These committees are essential for
the overall well-being of the
neighborhood and require active, strong, and dedicated members and
chairpersons.
All
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New on Boylanheights.org Current real estate,
property sold in 2003 and 2004, and an article on realtors and renovators. For a hard copy of the report, please contact
Chris Weedy at 755-3558.
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Boylan Heights Residents Alley Garbage Pick-up, this service will
continue for solid waste, while recycling will be curbside. Any questions, please call
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The proposed new BHA bylaws, printed below,
were approved at the October meeting of the Boylan Heights Association (minutes
of the meeting can be found on the
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PROPOSED Bylaws
of the
Article I: NAME
The
name of this organization shall be the Boylan Heights Association (hereinafter
"Association").
Article II: PURPOSE
The Association
shall preserve and enhance the quality and diversity of the neighborhood life
in the
Article III: ORGANIZATION
A. Membership. The
Membership of the Association shall consist of residents of
B. Meetings. Unless
otherwise agreed, the Association shall meet on the fourth Tuesday of each
month at
C. Election of Officers.
The Association Membership shall elect officers on the basis of floor
nominations at the May meeting. New officers will assume office at the
next regularly scheduled meeting of the Association. Officers shall serve
one-year terms.
D. Rules for Meetings.
Conduct of the Association's meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of
Order, construed to allow sufficient discussions of interest to Association
members.
Article IV: OFFICERS
A.
President. The President shall
preside at meetings of the Association, and is responsible for developing the
agenda of each Association monthly meeting and shall include new policy matters
proposed by any member. The President shall also appoint an editor of the
Association newsletter. The President shall undertake such matters as assigned
by the membership.
B.
Vice President. In the absence of
the President, the Vice President shall act on the President's behalf and
perform such duties as may be assigned by the President.
C.
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep
appropriate bank accounts for the Association and report monthly on the
receipts and disbursements. Such bank accounts shall be held solely for and
contain only funds attributable to the Association.
D.
Secretary. The Secretary shall keep
the minutes of the Association's meetings and the other books and records of
the Association. The minutes of the meetings may be in summary form, except as
to the formal actions taken by the Association.
Article V: FORMULATION OF POLICY
The Association shall formulate policy by
majority vote after notice of discussion of the policy matter to be considered
and discussed thereof at the Association's monthly meeting. In implementing the
foregoing sentence, the newsletter, --printed circular, or electronic
notice -- shall include an agenda describing the subject matter of items
about which the Association may be called upon to set policy. Notice shall
be distributed among the houses and residents of
If a matter is raised at an Association meeting
for the first time without preceding notice, the Association may discuss
the matter but may not take a final vote until further discussion at the
next monthly meeting. In the interim, the normal newsletter notice of the policy
topic shall be given.
If a policy item or other time sensitive
administrative decision requires action before the next monthly Association
meeting, the officers of the Association are authorized, when appropriate, to
take action on behalf of the membership. A majority of the officers must agree
to the action in order to utilize such authority. Said actions shall be
reported in the newsletter and shall be accepted or rejected by the membership
at the next monthly meeting.
Article VI: AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS
These bylaws may be altered, amended, or
repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by a vote of 3/5ths of the individuals
attending an Association meeting, so long as the newsletter notice is provided
as described above, and that the proposed change(s) be approved at the two
consecutive monthly meetings.
Ratified
and adopted the ____ day of ___ 2004.
by___________(SEAL)Association President
WITNESS: ___________Association Secretary
Meet Your
Neighbor:
Scott
Langley and Sheila Stumph
November 2004
Sheila
Stumph and Scott Langley live at
Sheila and Scott married twice this summer, on
June 12th in
Sheila enjoys cooking and hiking and is an
amateur quilter. She has worked at a
soup kitchen, where she learned to cook with whatever she has on hand. Scott
plays the guitar and trumpet. He used to play in bands, with a folk/coffeehouse
venue. He has spent a lot of time organizing with Amnesty International and on
justice issues. The death penalty is their personal focus right now.
Most of all, Sheila and Scott are dedicated to
running Ailanthus House for families and friends of prisoners on N.C.’s death
row, of which there are 184 currently. Sheila
and Scott have turned the laundry room into a 3rd bedroom, thus
allowing the house to sleep seven people. They intend to be present for vigils
at Central Prison to provide comfort and hospitality to protesters of the death
penalty. They could use donations for the Ailanthus House. If you would like to
help, here’s what is needed: canned foods, cleaning supplies, soap, shampoo,
toilet paper, pillows, blankets, mattress covers (single and double), a single
bed, floor lamps, several hot beverage thermos, folding chairs, card tables or
folding tables, poster board and paint to make signs, house plants and yard
plants, and a flashlight. Also, if you have the ability to make copies, they
could use help with getting copies made. On Tuesday, November 16 from
Sheila and Scott like
-- Interview by Chris
Weedy
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Post Photos
of your Pets on BoylanHeights.org
To view photos
already posted, go to boylanheights.org and click on “Photo Gallery” then on “Pets
of Boylan Heights”. This is a fun way to share photos with neighbors. On the serious
side, to help find missing pets, we can post his/her picture on the main page.
Please
send your photos via email to our webmaster jgroves@boylanheights.org.
For help with taking a photo, downloading or scanning
existing photos, just give Chris Weedy, Website Chair a call at 755-3558.
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Notice to BHA residents. A meeting of the Friends of Dorothea Dix Park (FDDP) is
planned for
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Funding for this month’s BHA newsletter provided
by:
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ArtWalk Bake
The
BH Association will once again sponsor a bake sale at the Artwalk on 12/5. Bring your favorite baked goods to share with
all proceeds going to the Association. You can also pick up some great goodies
to keep your strength up for all your shopping.
The booth will be at
Please
contact Laura Brown at 828-3544, or email: brown253@mc.duke.edu
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Update for BHA
residents
On Tuesday October
19, the Raleigh City Council passed the Probationary Rental Occupancy Permit or
Landlord Ordinance. Review the council minutes from Sept 7 - Oct 19 at www.raleigh-nc.org/citydata/bcc_council.htm
or search the site for the Neighborhood Task Force minutes. -- Jay Spain.
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City
of
Schedule
for
No Yard Collection on
Make up day is
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BHA Newsletter circulation…For announcements for the
December BHA newsletter, please contact K. D. Reeve at 919-755-1066 or catdreeve@aol.com by Tuesday, December
21.
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BHA Leadership Team 2004-2005
Officers
President: Jimmy Creech 919-755-3558 (h)
JimmyOmaha@aol.com
Vice President: K. D. Reeve
919-755-1066 (h)
CatDReeve@aol.com
Secretary:
Santiago@Adteco.com
Treasurer: Leslie Kellenberger 919-833-9678 (h)
Standing Committees
Beyond the Neighborhood Chairperson:
Paul Meyer 919-838-9028 (h)
BH Neighborhood Directory Chairperson:
Evelyn Fahy 919-828-3376 (h)
bungalow@boylanheights.org
BH 2007 Centennial Committee Chairperson:
John Montgomery 919-755-0585 (h)
Garden Club Chairperson: Jessica Schrider
Macaluso
jjschrider@hotmail.com 919-828-2772 (h)
Neighborhood Watch Chairperson:
Newsletter Editor: K. D. Reeve
CatDReeve@aol.com 919-755-1066 (h)
Newsletter Distribution:
Derrick Weaver 919-755-6333 (h)
Property Improvement Committee Chairperson:
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Social Activities Chairperson: <Open>
Website Chairperson: Chris Weedy 919-755-3558 (h)
Webmaster: Jeff Groves
919-821-4306 (h)