September 10, 2009 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

ROLLING MEADOWS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 10, 2009

Neighbors were asked to sign in as they entered in preparation for the election of officers after the meeting.

Meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by President Hanson.

Adoption of the agenda was moved and seconded. Adopted without revision.

Printed copies of the minutes for July 9th, 2009 were provided. Approval was moved and seconded. Approved without correction.

Guest Speaker:
Tom Heikkenen, Manager, Madison Water Utility

Mr. Heikkenen provided a Power Point presentation describing the describing the various functions of the Water Utility and how water gets from the ground to our tap. He answered a variety of questions.

President Hanson asked Mr. Heikkenen to tell residents about a little known option for paying water bills. He explained that when a resident finds it difficult to pay their full bill, they may contact the Water Utility billing department number that appears on the bill, and request to make monthly payments. President Hanson requested that those attending spread the word to neighbors who might need this option.
 
Elected Officers' Reports

President – Bob Hanson

• Heritage Heights/Rolling Meadows Picnic
  • Sunday September 13th   12:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Kennedy Park
• Explained the election. Any member present may be nominated for any position on the ballot. VP Hornbeck would tally votes. Balloting would be repeated until a winner was identified for each office.

 
Vice-President – Matt Hornbeck

Welcome Sign information (all forms and bids available to date) have been collected and will be provided to the new president so a committee can continue the project.
 
Treasurer – Teresa Northrup

Account balance (as of 8/31/2009) is $677.66.
 
Secretary – Mary Polancih

Written report provided.
 
Old Business

None.
 
New Business

None.
 
Announcements

President Hanson

The islands were approved at the last public meeting held at East Madison Police Precinct, Wednesday August 26th, 2009. They will be installed on Acewood Blvd as soon as the contractor performing the curb and gutter repairs is able to schedule the work.
 
Ald. Lauren Cnare

City Council approved the changes agreed to at the meeting of 8/26/09. The first changes will be chevrons installed on the curve in both directions, and the posted speed will be reduced. Later the pedestrian islands will be installed. Ald. Cnare commended RMNA and the citizens who were involved for pushing to make the the changes happen. She also urged RMNA to consider developing a "Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan" at some point in the future. When we are ready, we should contact her to get this started.

Ald. Cnare urged all residents to educate themselves about the development of the new downtown public library project. She urged us to consider attending the meetings as this will be an important project that will affect everyone in the community.

Next meeting will be scheduled by new president. Look for the dates in the next RMNA Newsletter.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:05pm

ELECTION for 2009-2010
 

• President: Mary Polancih
• Vice President: Tim Klaben
• Secretary: (vacant)
• Treasurer: Teresa Northrup

Submitted by Mary Polancih, Secretary.