Those in attendance: C. Leininger, R. Rada, C. Thompson, D. Trudeau, J. Winslow
Excused Absences: L. Burbidge, P Paquette (although he did show a little late)
Guest: J. Blazevich
Action
Items:
1)
Review Bylaw
changes proposed by Ron Robinson and then submit for approval by the
membership.
2)
John Winslow to
prepare a draft resolution of appreciation for Katrina.
The meeting was called to order by Chair, Ron Rada at 6:34PM.
Treasurer’s report: Debby reported the bank balance is $1036.99 with an outstanding bill
from the land-use attorney which is expected to be approximately $400. No significant
new mail had arrived since our last meeting.
Related Foundation Programs’ status/issues:
*Crime Prevention/Safety group: Most recent meeting had a guest speaker from
Citizens on Patrol.
*MCA: The
beach fire to accompany the Argosy boat visit will be started at 7:30PM and the
boat arrives at 8:05PM on 12/7. The tree
lighting is scheduled for 7PM (time updated on 12/8) on 12/8.
*Historical Society: No report.
*
MCC Sub-committee status/issues:
*Sewers sub-committee: The petition for LID#9 is now available and
will be actively pursued in the new year.
*Downtown Design: This group will likely shift its focus in 2008 and will monitor how well
the new design standard is followed. The
County has offered to pursue the issues of downtown parking and non-conforming
lots.
*
*Partnership with agencies: No report.
*Recreational Venues:
No report, but it was mentioned that Katrina has suggested that the County will
pursue the Haida property as a very limited park along with development
required by Public Works.
*Village Commons: The next meeting of this group will be scheduled for January.
Old Business:
Carole
Leininger reported that the appeal to the permit on Colchester Commons had been
approved by the
Progress on the Plan revision continues. The County has extended the deadline for comments until 12/13/07.
It was agreed that the Bylaw revisions proposed earlier this year by Ron Robinson need to be revisited for further review and approval by the membership.
At this point, Ron Rada turned over the meeting to Carole Leininger, our new president.
New Business:
It was agreed that we need to have a discussion
with the membership about goals for 2008.
It was suggested that we invite Ron Robinson to facilitate this portion
of the meeting due to his skill in leading such a discussion.
There was also a discussion that we
should have a celebration of the new Manchester Plan either at the January
meeting, or whenever it is most appropriate.
Carole suggested that we should
prepare a resolution of recognition for Katrina Knutson for all the work she
has done assembling the revised Manchester Plan, it was agreed that John
Winslow would prepare a draft resolution for presentation to the
Ron Rada reminded all that there are
open positions on the Executive Board; one member-at-large, and the
Secretary. It was suggested that Carol
Kowalski might be approached on this subject (John Winslow mentioned this to
Carol subsequent to the meeting).
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:03 PM.
Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday January
22nd at 6:30-8:30PM in the Manchester Library and the next Executive Board
meeting will be Thursday January 3rd at 6:30PM in the Library.
Respectfully
submitted,
John
Winslow, acting Secretary; Manchester Community Council
Following the MCC Executive Board meeting, a brief
meeting of the Manchester Community Foundation was held. Ron Rada gave representatives of each of the
four committees a treasury reporting form.
It was believed that only the MCA and MCC would have reports to submit
after the end of this calendar year. The
reporting is required to maintain our tax-exempt status.
Ron suggested that we look at the web-site: www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=96099,00.html
for a tutorial on how to stay tax-exempt (if you Google irs tax-exempt tutorial
you’ll find other good info). Ron
reminded us all that our dues and donations are considered tax-exempt donations
(deductible) and we need to work to insure they stay that way!
The next meeting of the trustees will be held in
February 2008. We believe that Trustees
for 2008 include: MCC: Carole & Debbie, MCA: Phil & Carrilu,
Historical: Ron & Mary Cathern, PS&CP: Bud & Joe. Meeting adjourned at 7:17PM