Manchester Community Council                           www.manchesterwa.org

PO Box 173

Manchester, WA  98353-0173                              “it’s a great place to live…”

 

Draft Minutes of the MCC Executive Board meeting of  4/3/08

Those in attendance: C. Leininger, P. Paquette, R. Rada, D. Trudeau, M. Walters, J. Winslow

Excused Absences: L. Burbidge, C. Thompson

 

Action Items:

1)      Ron Rada to review historical photo storage capabilities on our web-site with Arlene Brennan and Bob Ballard.

2)      MCA to provide treasury information to Ron Rada for IRS submittal.

3)      Carole to continue the pursuit of Kitsap CAC speakers.

 

The meeting was called to order by Chair, Leininger at 6:52PM.  Minutes of the previous meeting were verbally reviewed, no written minutes were taken.   

Treasurer’s report: Debby reported a treasury balance of $595.11 with 31 paid members.  She also reported the receipt of 15 postcards on the LID#9.  All were reminded by Carole to make sure to alert the Board prior to sending out any mailings to avoid surprises. 

 

Related Foundation Programs’ status/issues:

*Crime Prevention/Safety group: No issues.

 

*MCA: Phil reported the Bunny Hop was a huge success with over 400 attendees.  The roadside clean-up will be held on Saturday 5/31 with everyone meeting in the Library parking lot prior to 9AM.  The Port has given its approval for use of the lot for gathering helpers.

 

*Historical Society: Ron reported that they get about one “hit” each month on our web-site space for the Historical Society with questions or historical input.  We need to remind others of the site’s availability as a storage repository.  Ron will discuss the capability for storage on our site with Arlene Brennan and Bob Ballard.

 

*Manchester Foundation: Ron is still awaiting the last treasury data from MCA.

 

MCC Sub-committee status/issues:

*Sewers sub-committee: Ron Rada reported that ~54 postcards were mailed to the property owners in proposed LID#9 who had not previously indicated their intent.  At this point there is a 46% favorable response out of all those who have provided feedback.

 

*Downtown Design: Carole said the next group meeting will be held on Tuesday 4/8 at 7PM in the Library.

 

*Partnership with agencies: No report.

 

*Recreational Venues: John reported that Ray Pardo’s letter to Kitsap Public Works outlining five roadway proposals has been acknowledged by the County.

 

*Village Commons: Ron said the Port has indicated an interest in pursuing property for growth of Port supported development.

 

*Expansion/enhancement of Parks: No report.

 

Old Business:

            Lyle was not available to provide a report on the proposed celebration of the Plan completion.

            Carole said she was attempting to contact other Kitsap Community Advisory Committee members to discuss the advantages/disadvantages in the formation of a Manchester CAC.

         

New Business: 

          We all discussed the agenda for the 4/22 MCC meeting.  It was agreed that we would eliminate the monthly reading of our mission statement, we would normally move the speakers to the end of our agenda to get the business meeting completed first, and we would remove the goals from under old business and include those discussions in Action Group reports.  Several potential speakers were suggested for April; 1) other CAC members, 2) Fire Chief Wayne Senter/Commissioner Gerry Preuss, 3) Bob Cairns of Manchester Fuel Depot, 4)Larry Keaton of Kitsap DCD on the new permitting process.  Carole will pursue speakers in that order.

            In an effort to encourage new members it was suggested that John send our next meeting reminder to all past members and encourage their continued support.

There being no further business, Chairman Leininger adjourned the meeting at 7:35 PM.

Our next regular meeting will be Tuesday April 22nd at 6:30-8:30PM in the Manchester Library and the next Executive Board meeting will be Thursday May 1st at 6:30PM in the Library. 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

John Winslow, Acting Secretary - Manchester Community Council