Manchester Community Council                           www.manchesterwa.org

PO Box 173                                                                         

Manchester, WA  98353-0173

“it’s a great place to live…”

 

Draft Minutes for MCC meeting of 10/28/08

Action Items:

1)      Ron Rada to invite the County Sewers Engineer to speak at our next meeting.

2)      Carole Leininger to seek candidate for Vice Chair

Minutes:

The meeting was called to order by Chair, Carole Leininger at 6:40PM in the Manchester Library.  Carole welcomed the 7 people (including 7 current members) in attendance.

Our newest member, Jim Derry started out the meeting with comments about a completed home north of City Sites on Alaska and Loyola which he believed has yet to be connected to water or a waste-water system.  The home was apparently originally approved on the basis of being connected to the sewer system about 100’ away, but has yet to be connected and occupied.  He also said that the next “work-study meeting” on the Perry Site project is currently scheduled for 9-12PM in the Blakely Room at the County Admin. Building on November 5th; subsequent to the meeting, the date was changed to 11/19.  While public testimony will not be accepted at the meeting, Jim recommended attendance by the public to demonstrate interest in the outcome.

Foundation Program announcements:

Manchester Community Association: The group helped with the “Gentle Halloween at the library and is looking forward to the Holiday festivities.  The visit by the Argosy Christmas ship is scheduled for Manchester on Thursday December 11 8:05-8:25PM with the Choir of the Sound.  The MCA will probably have their tree lighting party on a different night.

Manchester Historical Society: No report.

Manchester Foundation: The next board of trustees meeting will be held in November.

Crime Prevention and Public Safety Group: Bud and Wanda have relinquished leadership of the group and Joyce Rada is currently organizing planned efforts for the future.  The informal meetings continue weekly at the Manchester Inn on Tuesday mornings at 6:45AM.

 

Business meeting:

Review and approval of past meeting’s minutes: Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written.

 

Correspondence: None.

 

Reports:

Treasurer: The current treasury balance is $556.79. 

 

 

MCC Sub-Committee Reports:

-Sewers Sub-Committee: Ron Rada said that the Commissioners will meet on November 10th to formally initiate LID#9.  Attendance at that meeting was encouraged to demonstrate support.  It was suggested that we invite Stella Vakarcs, the County Sewers Utility Engineer to speak at our next meeting.  Ron Rada will make the invitation.

 

-Downtown Design/Parking/Commitment: Carrilu announced that the appeal on the Tweeten project (to the west of the Inn) was denied.  That project may proceed as proposed with a 35’ height limit.

-Partnerships with other Agencies: No report.

-Recreational Venues/Pedestrians: John Winslow reminded all that Ray Pardo has received notification from the County that the paving of shoulders along Beach from Caraway to Main is rated #2 out of 30 on the County’s list of projects proposed for 2009.

-Village Commons: No recent activity.

-Improve/Expand Parks: It was reported that the Port has apparently received approval on their grant to acquire land for parking expansion.  It was suggested that we add the Port Advisory Committee to our monthly reporting at our next meeting.

-Land Use: No report.

 

Old Business:

            We discussed the formation of the MCAC.  Per the County, eight candidates have applied for the positions, which leaves at least nine spots still open.  We will attempt to work with the County to find candidates for the remaining spots.

 

New Business:

            John Winslow reported on the nominating committee’s recommendations for officers for next year: Past Chair-Carole Leininger, Chair-Carrilu Thompson, Vice Chair-Open (proposed candidate withdrew immediately prior to meeting; Carole will attempt to find a candidate), Treasurer-Debbie Trudeau, Secretary-John Winslow, Members at Large: Mattie Walters, Phil Paquette, Ron Rada, and Jim Stephens.  Any other group of members may propose an alternate slate of candidates for election at the Nov/Dec meeting.

            John said that the Port Advisory Committee has been working on the development of a Manchester sign which would be placed at the intersection of Colchester and Mile Hill to help give Manchester a stronger identity.  Art work has been developed and Mark Dalton has been contacted for possible construction of the sign (Mark created the existing MCA sign at the south end of Miracle Mile).  John will get the sample artwork posted on the MCC web-site shortly for review.  The Port has agreed to provide 50% of the cost of the sign and donations are being solicited by other community groups and individuals.  Contributions can be made in the “Friends of the Library” cash box at the Library.  The “Friends” will act as the treasury for donations….be sure all donations are made out to “FOML” but indicate they are for the Manchester sign!!  We considered a motion to authorize $250 toward the sign, but after discussion the motion was tabled until John can get the artwork available for review.

            John finally mentioned that the Friends of the Library have authorized a small expansion to the Library meeting room (plans are posted in the room).  Essentially, the walkway on the north side of the building will be enclosed for added meeting room space.  The first steps in the project should occur during November with the addition of a new meeting room entrance on the middle of the east wall of the meeting room and the elimination of the current entrance.  Dale Lyman Construction is donating the labor for this project and an attempt is being made to seek a discount on construction materials from Evergreen Lumber.  Any donations to the project will be gladly accepted by the “Friends”.

            Carrilu suggested that we be sure to get an early reminder of upcoming 2009 member dues.  John will send out a note ahead of the January membership renewal.

            Carrilu also brought up a concern about the MCC newsletter on the web-site.  She expressed concerns that having a “Manchester business spotlight” section could be construed as advertising for local businesses, which would conflict with our non-profit limitations.  There was lively discussion on the topic and it was decided that we should all review the latest newsletter content and conclude the discussion at the next meeting.

                       

 

            Topics from the floor: John suggested that we consider holding our next meeting on Tuesday December 9th in an effort to avoid conflicts with the Holidays.  All agreed to that date

 

There being no other discussion from the floor, Chairman Leininger adjourned the meeting at 7:56PM.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday December 9th at 6:30-8:30PM in the Manchester Library. 

Carole Leininger and John Winslow will jointly develop an agenda for our next meeting for distribution with the reminder, several days before the meeting.  If you have any additional items for the agenda, contact John Winslow prior to 12/1.  The next Executive Board meeting will be December 4th.  At some future meeting, we will attempt to have Phyllis Mann speak on Emergency Management issues.

 

Respectfully submitted,

John Winslow, Acting Secretary-Manchester Community Council