John B. Wright Elementary

GREETINGS:
Brad called meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. A moment of silence was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance (proposed by Uncle Henry.). After the Minutes and Treasurer's Report, Brad noted that there were several resource people present and asked them to introduce themselves. They were Frank Domonico from TPD, Efraim Griffith from the Fire Department and Carol Clark from the Ward VI Office.

MINUTES:

Minutes of the last meeting were approved on motion by Martha Cooper, seconded by Paula Deyoe.

 

 

TREASURER’S REPORT: (David Kha)

Fund	Cash on Hand	Deposits	Expenses	Balance
Midtown General	$590.52	$81.13	$34.46	$637.19
JBW Nature Park	$27.04	$0.00	$0.00	$27.04
JBW Marquee	$227.15	$0.00	$0.00	$227.15
Green Retrofit	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
TOTAL	$844.71	$81.13	$34.46	$891.38

 

Treasurer David Kha presented the monthly treasurer's report which was received without objection.

UPDATES:
· Green Retrofit/Tree Planting (Samantha Simms)

Brad called on Anna Marie Patti to speak for the tree planting program in Samantha Simms' absence. Anna Marie said the order needed to be placed this week and that she had additional forms if anyone needed them. She also said if someone needed help with digging the tree holes they were to call Samantha.

Midtown Library and Learning Center: (Carol Clark)

Carol updated the group on the Library/Learning Center, stating that at the last meeting a proposed time line was given to steering committee members. There will be another meeting of the group next week (October 24.).

John B. Wright Report (Lisa Langford and Larissa Petersen)

Lisa listed several ways that residents could help out at JBW: collect pop tops for Ronald McDonald House (JBW placed 6^th last year); Fry's "swipe card" (must renew from last year; for every $50,000 in receipts, JBW gets $500); Halloween Party (attend and/or volunteer to help with various booths/games, 6-8 p.m., 10/26/01); collect box tops (from General Mills products with "Box tops for Education" labels.

Lisa noted that constructions signs will remain up around school until she can get the contractors to finish all work to her satisfaction.

 

PTA Activities (Larissa Petersen)

Larissa, JBW PTA President noted that the PTA Newsletter would be published on the website. Her main theme this year is communication. She invited all to attend PTA meetings held on 2^nd Tuesday of the month. She encourage neighbors to come to next meeting to give input on 301 (bond) monies: the PTA is helping to set priorities

 

 

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Rebecca Wendling, Red Cross Community Relations Coordinator

Ms Wendling reviewed standard Red Cross emergency preparedness procedures and distributed handouts describing these procedures and Red Cross services.

Grace Evans, Citizens for Tucson's Future

Ms Evan introduced herself as one of several citizens on a committee of planners and development community representatives who are encouraging voters to approve Proposition 401. Under new state law, the votes in each City in the State must approve a General Plan. Ms Evans noted the new plan has 14 elements, and that the City website has a complete description of the plan and its elements. Ms Evans noted that this is a very general policy plan, and as such would not directly affect Midtown land uses. Ms Evans also related that the COT Plan has been through an extensive public input process and that if not approved this time, would have to be modified and re-submitted for voter approval.

 

· Brad Holland, MNA Bylaws Update

Brad noted that our Bylaws are general guidelines for running the Association and that due to recent concerns, they need some fixing. Brad noted that he had researched six local and two national bylaws documents and cobbled together some proposed changes to the MNA Bylaws. He distributed copies to the audience which contained the old wording along with the proposed changes. At 7:45 p.m., Brad started the official 7-day notice period for review. In reality, he noted input would be taken through next meeting. He suggested 10 minute discussion period to be followed by an up-or-down vote at the next MNA meeting.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

City of Tucson Council Debates (Brad Holland) - 7-9p.m. 10/17/01, Junior League Office, 2099 E. River.

"Inspiring Smiles Project" (C. Joy Strobel,) - Ms Strobel announced her project for the Landmark Forum Advanced class as locating children who need dental care and dentists who would be willing to perform the work for free. This project must wrap up by December 10. Ms Strobel is asking anyone who would like to help out to contact her.

Lego Club (Paula Deyoe) - Ms Deyoe, at the request of David Kha, is now hosting the Lego Club on the 1^st and 3^rd Saturdays. She is located at the corner of Justin and Linden.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

On a motion by Velma and Second by Ambra, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held in Wright Cafeteria on November 20, 2001.

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