Minutes, November 20, 2018
Minutes from the November 20, 2018 Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
Board members present: Aly Byatt, BJ Friedman, Malcolm Greenstein, Kim O’Brien, Mary Reed, Chris Thomas
Others present: Rose Gabriel
1. On a motion by Malcolm, seconded by BJ, the minutes from the October 16, 2018 monthly board meeting were approved with changes. These changes are reflected in the official copy, as well as the copy posted on the CCDC website.
2. We showed a net financial gain of $3,190 in October. As of the end of that month, the CCDC had $14,904 available in our checking account, and $51,237 in savings.
3. All tenants but 1 are current on rent. The one who is not is on a payment plan to get current. After meeting in Executive Session the board decided on a rent increase for a tenant whose income verification warranted it. Said tenant’s lease was renewed for six-months. Any lease extension will require income verification.
4. The Board welcomed Aly Byatt to the CCDC Board of Directors. Aly was appointed in October to fill the vacancy left by Teri Taylor’s resignation. Her term will run until April 2019. Aly has hit the ground running—already having attended 2 public meetings and the CCDC’s 40th Birthday Party.
5. The Board discussed the recent COA-sponsored Local Historic District information session for property owners, held November 8 at St. Luke Church, and discussed next steps. Mary reported that she has had some meetings with some of the people who raised questions at the meeting to share information. The meetings have been productive and polite. As a result of the information session, Mary is drafting some fact sheets to included information on what an LHD is and isn’t, what it does and doesn’t do. And she’s taken photos of houses in the area—new construction—that would be allowable, to provide concrete examples. These will be shared at the house parties that will be held in 2019.
6. The board discussed 1002 Charlotte, a contributing property. The new owner is seeking approval from the Historic Landmark Commission to demolish the house. As a possibility for saving the house, Mary and Rose are in the process of determining if the structure can be moved to the City property on W. 10th slated for construction of a CCDC home.
7. The CCDC 40th Birthday Party, held October 28 at the Haskell House, was a huge success, a fantastic celebration. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship, the BBQ, and Leanne Atherton’s music. And sponsorships covered the cost of the party.
8. The CCDC/OWANA Holiday Party will be held on Saturday, December 15. There will be crafts for kids, beginning at 5. Santa & Mrs. Claus are scheduled to arrive at 5:30. Neighborhood caroling, led by Francis Barton, will start at 6. Food this year will be tamales and hot chocolate from Zocolo and sweets from Nightcap.
9. Other Business: There will be no board meeting in December. Next meeting: Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
10. The Board met in Executive Session to discuss a tenant issue.