Standing Committees

of Midtown Neighborhood Association

On May 15, 2001, attendees at the regular MNA monthly meeting spent about an hour developing, organizing and joining five standing committees. These committees were formed to deal with problems and opportunities developed by residents at both the April and May 2001 meetings. A volunteer, interim chairperson was identified for each committee. That person is to organize the first meeting where the committee name, scope and activities will be further refined. After the summer break, the elected chair of each committee will present to the full MNA meeting on their progress.

Following are some notes created by David Kha and Howard Ward from the notecards and posters used during the session. More details may also be found in the May 15, 2001 minutes

NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT

The following issues areas were placed in the Neighborhood Enhancement Committee by attendees at the May 15, 2001 MNA meeting.

  • Tree planting
  • Trash-business and residential
  • Physical facilities
  • Library/Learning Center
  • Maintain Nature Park
  • Advise on landscaping for Library/Learning center
  • Encourage Neighborhood Pride
  • Unkept Yards weeds/cars

Interim Chairperson
Debbie Black, 325-6558, dblack@instmail.tusd.k12.az.us

Members
Laurene Berringer, 881-9005
Martha Cooper, 327-4733, martajc@aol.com
David Kha, 323-8278, khasan@aol.com
Lisa Langford, 318-2660, llangfor@tusd.k12.az.us
Anna Marie Patti, 881-0244, ampatti@juno.com
Bonnie Riley, 326-2615, bonnie.riley@tmcaz.com
Amra Sabanic, 881-4404, aztiarc@aol.com

SPECIAL EXPERTISE

  • Interface with Section 8 (Federal housing-subsidy program)
  • Legal Aid
  • City Government Interface
  • Update Bylaws
  • Grant Writing

Interim Chairperson
Cathy Arnit, 881-8648

Members
Brad Holland, 327-2558, neighborhoodlaw@aol.com
Anna Marie Patti, 881-0244, ampatti@juno.com

NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY

The following issues areas were placed in the Neighborhood Safety Committee by attendees at the May 15, 2001 MNA meeting.

  • Traffic signs & lights
  • Parking (overflow)
  • City tree trimming
  • Stray dogs
  • Traffic
  • Sidewalks
  • Handicap access
  • Graffiti

Interim Chairperson
Tommy W. Ragan, 881-8502, twragan@aol.com

Members
Cathy Arnit, 881-8648
Judy Buda, 318-1468, bjudy5@qwest.net
Brad Holland, 327-2558, neighborhoodlaw@aol.com
Anna Marie Patti, 881-0244, ampatti@juno.com

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNICATION

The following issues areas were placed in the Neighborhood Communication Committee by attendees at the May 15, 2001 MNA meeting.

  • Newsletter
  • Web Page
  • Asset Mapping
  • Welcome Wagon Program
  • Business Outreach
  • Interneighborhood Liaison
  • Partner with Landlords
  • Partner with Business
  • Group Homes
  • Communication

Interim Chairperson

Larissa Organist, larissao@earthlink.net

Members

Debbie Becher
Elizabeth Gray-Bradford
Julia Hamann, 881-3987
David Kha, 323-8278, khasan@aol.com
Carri Rondeau, 795-1478, crondeau1@juno.com
Samantha Sims, 325-7742, earthling@earthlink.net
Christine Taylor, 323-2040, emsiclove2chant@aol.com
Howard Ward, 322-0334, hlward@terrasw.com

Meeting Notes

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTICIPATION

The following issues areas were placed in the Neighborhood Participation Committee by attendees at the May 15, 2001 MNA meeting.

  • Bike Club
  • Computer Club
  • Chess Club
  • Discourage Drug Activity
  • Helping elderly neighbors
  • Partner with needy neighbors
  • Fundraising

Interim Chairperson
David Kha, 323-8278, khasan@aol.com


Members
Kathy Anderson, 881-7476, kathyguy@earthlink.net
Anna Marie Patti, 881-0244, ampatti@juno.com
Carri Rondeau, 795-1478, crondeau1@juno.com
Amra Sabanic, 881-4404, aztiarc@aol.com


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