New item added to the agenda. Review of the KW Fair Parade policies. Jose DeLara gave lengthy history of political issues in the KW neighborhood where we needed assistance from our city council representative. Gave examples with the tour bus issue and the children’s shelter. Mr. DeLara gave his opinion as to the Mary Alice Cisneros issue. Suggested ways to rectify the situation with her campaign office.
Boardmember Cogburn suggested that the Board send another letter and perhaps to visit with her in person to convey the message that the KWA made a mistake. The KWA Board has had a long standing policy of not having any political candidates in the KW parade. Discussion followed regarding how to respond to Cisneros. Discussion followed regarding redrafting an appropriate rejection letter to Cisneros. Boardmember Cogburn volunteered to write the letter, but President Walker stated he would write the letter. The decision to allow incumbents into the KW Parade was left open ended by the KW Board.
Fair Update: Fair Chair Rose Kanusky gave update on Fiesta Royalty in the KW parade. Stated that King Antonio and Rey Feo were both rejected into the KW Fair Parade because of too many vehicles. Discussion followed regarding refusal of royalty into the parade. President Walker asked the Board if we wanted to micromanage decisions made by the Fair Chair. Boardmember Cogburn made the motion to allow the Fair Chairperson the discretion to make the decisions of allowing or not allowing Fiesta Royalty into this year’s KW Fair Parade. No further discussion. Motion seconded by Boardmember Shafer. Tina Garza voted no. Susan Erickson and Mel Laracey abstained. All others voted yes.
Rose continued to give the Board update on corporate volunteers for the Fair and overall update on the Fair.
The minutes for the March 21, 2007 meeting were read and approved. Motion was made by Boardmember Cogburn to approve the minutes. Seconded by Boardmember Erickson. All in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
Finance Committee and Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report was submitted by Treasurer Gretchen Garceau-Kragh to the Board this evening by hard copy. President Walker stated it was sent out last Friday by email. Discussion followed. Motion made by Boardmember Shafer to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Seconded by Boardmember Erickson. All in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
Old Business: Southtown/Graffiti/Vendor Hours, Noise and Parking
Boardmember Erickson gave summary/report on the parking questionnaire that was handed out to the Board tonight for their review. This questionnaire is to be sent out to residents in the near future. Discussion followed regarding nonresidential people parking on residential streets and then visiting businesses in the area. Discussion followed regarding property owners using their lots to sell parking spaces during special events.
Southtown/Graffiti: Boardmember Shafer gave update on graffiti issue. Board discussion followed. Boardmember Cogburn made the motion to use KW funds to pay for breakfast meals for the volunteer cleanup graffiti crew. Boardmember Laracey seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion passed unanimously.
Big Tex/EPA: President Walker had previously sent out emails to the Board from Richard Grochowski from the City stating that the EPA has cleared them to start construction in June with completion scheduled for October.
ARC: President Walker stated that one member resigned from the group. This person thought that they might be micromanaging the City and the HDRC’s decisions. He will continue to stay on as a consultant.
Bonham Closure/Charter Status: Boardmember Shafer reported that the SAISD Board met this week and approved Bonham to change its status to a charter school. Discussion followed regarding the charter change and expansion ideas for the new classrooms that will be needed.
Nominating Committee: Boardmembers Garza and Garceau-Kragh will serve on the nominating committee. Discussion followed regarding names for the nominating committee.
Investments: President Walker informed the Board of investment opportunities and wanted the Board’s suggestions of financial institutions to use. The Board agreed to give President Walker the discretion of choosing an investment firm.
Boardmember Cogburn stated that the AIA will be touring the neighborhood during the first week of May and was looking for volunteers to accompany the walking tours.
Motion to adjourn by Boardmember Erickson. Boardmember Garceau-Kragh seconded. All in favor. Board meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
Submitted by:
Tina Marie Garza
Board Secretary
