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Old Brooklyn CDC
Annual Meeting
October 21, 2007
Meeting Minutes
Welcome and Introductions
Maribeth Feke opened the meeting at 6:55 pm. She made some introductions
and told the audience that the meeting would be run by Roberts Rules of
Order.
Councilmen Remarks
Councilman Cummins made some remarks where he thanked the board and staff
as well as members of the civic associations and others attending for
their contributions during the past year.
Councilman Kelley also thanked those present. He briefly
discussed the bringing together of two CDCs, how it has not been an easy
road but believes the organization will be stronger with a good new director.
Comments from City of Cleveland Community
Development Staff
First, Commissioner Terry Ross said a few words on behalf of Mayor Frank
Jackson and Director Daryl Rush. Later after Director Rush came to the
meeting, he made some remarks where he discussed some of the city’s
programs, such as an increase in the demo budget to $1.8 million.
Recognition of Community Associations
The heads of three associations were recognized for their strong commitment
and work in the neighborhoods, Dane Reich, President of Southwest Citizens,
Mary Ann Jannazo, head of South Hills Association and Darren Hamm, head
of Brooklyn Centre Community Association.
Approval of Minutes from the 2006
Annual Meeting
Paul Kazmierczak made the motion, Pastor Gerry Madasz seconded, unanimous
decision to pass the minutes.
Treasurer’s Report –
Paul Kazmierczak
The report was presented to the membership and they were told there was
a $15,000 deficit mainly because of the newspaper loosing funds. There
was a motion to approve (no one was identified in the minutes), they were
seconded by Abe Bruckman and approved unanimously by all.
Executive Director Report –
Robyn Sandys
The report was given after thanking the board, membership and guests.
She reviewed details that were in the Annual Report, discussed deliverables
over the past year and noted the updating of the OBCDC web site. She also
discussed the increase in membership as well as the new distribution program
for the newspaper and other cost savings measures being taken so that
the newspaper does not run in the red. She also mentioned that anyone
can feel free to contact her; the door is always open to do so.
Community Awards – Connie Ewazen
and Matt Reitz
Before the awards were presented, Connie gave Maribeth Feke a clock for
her years of service as a board member and board president. Paul Kazmierczak
was also recognized for his years of service. After those presentations
three awards were presented, one to Mary Ellen Stasek for her work revamping
the OBCDC web site, one to Mary Ann Jannazo from South Hills for the Town
Circle project; one to the Kiwanis Club for the Clock Tower received by
George Shipa, and the third award was given to Paul Klodan for Court Community
Service for providing a tremendous amount of service hours to OBCDC.
Organizational Planning and Future
Goals
Max Stark, OBCDC organizational development consultant presented the results
of the beginnings of a strategic planning effort with the Board of OBCDC.
Those included 11 “dashboard” items that the board will work
on over the coming years. The plan is to continue with Mr. Stark’s
work to further develop these dashboard goals when funding permits.
Direct Mission-Related
- Visible progress on the central business district becoming a thriving
business & residential center, including elimination of empty storefronts
and redevelopment of commercial buildings.
- Decline in abandoned commercial and residential properties, increase
in new businesses and new residential housing, and preservation of historically
valuable properties.
- Consensus-driven Master Plan, including all related studies, at start
of implementation phase.
- Improvement in the income, educational level, and employment of the
population.
- Improvement in safety of our neighborhoods
- Additional green space within the main commercial corridors.
- Effective marketing and communication program that promotes Old Brooklyn
as an attractive neighborhood and BBCDC as a central ingredient in that
attractiveness.
Support-Related
- Decrease from 75% to no more than 60% reliance on core government
funding through growth of real estate development, fund raising (including
a major event), and earned income.
- Increase in members from 75 to 300.
- Measurable increase in the satisfaction of the members, board, councilmen
and staff with the OBCDC and their OBCDC-related roles.
- Board focused on achievement of these Key Results through well defined,
active committees that do the bulk of the work.
Board Development Committee- Slate
of Board Members
The slate of proposed new board members was presented and discussion ensued.
The final vote was 34 NO and 43 YES, therefore the slate was approved.
Name Change and Proposed Changes
to the Code of Regulations
The issue of the name change was discussed and then voted on. The vote
was 33 yes and 63 not, therefore the name was not changed.
There was a vote taken, the result was 51 NO and 44
YES. It was decided after some discussion to suspend the rules in order
to review the proposed Code changes and make a decision. Paul Kazmierczak
made a motion to suspend the rules and Abe Bruckman seconded, all voted
in favor. The final result was to change very few aspects of the proposed
Code; to change the name from By-laws to Code of Regulations and to decide
to appoint a committee to review the Code with more membership involvement
so that they can be voted on again next year.
The Annual Meeting was adjourned at 9 pm. There was
a motion to adjourn, but names were not included in the minutes.
Minutes used for this report were taken by Deborah Zeleny.
They were then typed up by Robyn Sandys utilizing those written notes.
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