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NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
DECEMBER 14, 2005 MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
Steve White served as acting chair in the absence of Sue Strickland. Meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM. Members present were Steve White, Kelly Manzer, and Phyllis Hemstad. A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A motion was made to approve minutes of Nov.16, 2005 meeting and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
Steve White read a letter from Neighborhood Council #2 to Sheila Rice of Neighborhood Housing Services encouraging project consideration in this area.
NEW BUSINESS:
Neighborhood Issues: Mr. Jabby Young (retired Air Nat'l Guard) requested approval from the council for a conditional use clause to build a duplex at 1401 1st Ave. NW. As of Oct. 6th, this area is zoned for single family residences only. Mr. Young pointed out that he had the verbal approval of neighbors in the vicinity. An attendee stated that she had not been contacted and lived in immediate vicinity. Bob Mehlhoff suggested that we delay comment until next month when the council would have time to physically view the area in question. It was also suggested that Mr. Young get actual signatures from neighbors of proposed duplex as it would be more effective and be required in a future process.
OTHER BUSINESS: Power Plants and Development; John Lawton and Colleen Balzarini will speak to combined Neighborhood Councils 1, 2, and 3 February 2nd at 7:00 to 9:00pm in the West Elementary School auditorium.
Next Meeting will be January 11th, 2006
Phyllis Hemstead made a motion to adjourn. Kelly Manzer seconded the motion and it passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:48pm.
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
NOVEMBER 16, 2005 MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
The November Neighborhood Council #2 was called to order at 7:05 PM. Members present were Steve White, Phyllis Hemstad, Kelly Manzer, and Sue Strickland. A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Steve White requested a correction to Oct.12 meeting minutes. The term 'zirconian' should have read 'draconion'. Sue Strickland clarified the previous meetings's request to include Neighborhood Council #2 area in the Neighborhood Housing's restorations projects and asked if Patty Cadwell would submit a formal written invite for such. Steve White made a motion to accept the amended minutes. Phyllis Hemstad seconded the motion and it passed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Phyllis Hemstad gave a report on the Council of Councils meeting. The meeting include d a 5 min. presentation from each of the city commission candidates, a 20 min. presentation by Travis Tillman GFPD on drugs and their effect on our community, a question and answer session ensued regarding various issues (Mitchell pool repair, golf courses, skate park security, Park and Rec. management, etc)
Phyllis Hemstad raised a question about the process required to make a change to the council charter. Patty Cadwell referred her to the local govt. study commission.
NEW BUSINESS:
Giles Sayter from GF Park & Rec. discussed playground structures. His playground inspector has condemned two structures in Neighborhood Council #2 district - one at W. Kiwanis park and another at Bloomingdale Park. The removed structures will have a funding option for replacement in next year's Park and Rec. budget. The replacement cost is approximately $20,000/structure and should last indefinitely with replacement parts available. Community Bloc k Grant funding may also be available if the structures are made ADA accessible. It was noted that NC #2 has $200.00 available for park improvements. Phyllis Hemstad made a motion to send a written formal request for NC #2 to be given priority for playground structure funding.
Steve White seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Jon Thompson gave an update on the status of Bloomingdale Park. The plans have made it through design and the bid specs. are released for bid. It will be built next spring. Mr. Thompson offered to return to next month's council meeting with the finalized plans.
Chuck Tourtillott, director of the Humane Society, discussed the revised Animal Control Ordinance being proposed by the recently formed Blue Ribbon Committee. Mr. Tourtillott entertained many questions and comments which he will take back to the committee. A draft of the proposal is available on the city's web site along with a comment form.
OTHER ISSUES:
Attendees commented on the excessive noise in the West Elementary School gymnasium during the voting process of the recent election. Patty Cadwell referred their concerns to Deb Mart at the election office (454-6803).
Phyllis Hemstad discussed the visual impairment caused by the bush(s) at the 9th St. NW intersection with Jon Thompson. Mr. Thompson has made contact with the property owner and arrangements for trimming have been addressed.
Phyllis Hemstad made a motion to adjourn. Steve White seconded the motion and it passed. Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Manzer
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
MAY 18, 2005 MINUTES
The May meeting for Neighborhood Council 2 started shortly after 7:00 PM. Members present were Steve White, Sue Strickland, Phyllis Hemstad, Kelly Manzer and Ron Staley. All members were present. We did have a quorum.
Minutes for the April meeting were accepted with the correction by Steve White stating that a motion was made to adjourn since it was well past 9:00 PM.
Kelly Manzer was welcomed as a new member to Neighborhood council 2.
Phyllis Hemstad attended the Council of Councils meeting. Ben Rangel spoke on the Draft Zoning Map.
Bloomingdale Park planning has been turned over to L'Heureux Page Werner and is making progress.
Bill Wiseman from the Great Falls Study Commission spoke briefly and confirmed they would be back this fall to hear our feedback on aspects of city government that need to be changed or improved. Bill can be reached at 452-3078 in Great Falls or at 844-0105 during the summer at his home on the lake. Sharon Gerheart from the Study Commission can be reached at 799-7709.
Cynthia Schultz from the Great Falls International Airport spoke on the Airport Noise Contour Zoning issue and how this will be delayed due to the BRAC Committee decision to remove the F16 Fighter Jets from the Montana Air National Guard.
Patty Cadwell invited all council members to the Council Members Retreat on September 16 and 17. There will be an orientation for all council members after the election.
Paula Wilmot from the Great Falls Tribune is interested in doing an article on the history of each Neighborhood Council. Anyone interested in writing this article can contact Patty Cadwell.
Phyllis Hemstad made a motion we cancel the June, July and August Neighborhood Council meetings unless important business arises. Kelly Manzer seconded the motion and it passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Staley
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
APRIL 13, 2005 MINUTES
The April 13th Neighborhood Council #2 meeting started at 7:02 PM.
Roll call was taken. Phyllis Hemstad, Steve White and Ron Staley were present.
Mike Rattray from the City of Great Falls spoke on the Brownsfield District Report dealing with the property east of 3rd Street NW. Most of the contamination in the soil is located on the property owned by the Cascade County Shops and Montana Specialty Mills. The environmental side of the project is moving right along. The development side of the project is moving slower. The J-T property will possibly be sold. Development of the 3rd Street NW project will start on the North end (J-T) and progress to the South.
The Neighborhood Council #2 vacancy was filled by Kelly Manzer. Steve White nominated Kelly, Ron Staley seconded the nomination. A roll call vote was taken. Kelly Manzer was unanimously elected to fill the remainder of Jo Shauer's term.
Construction of Bloomingdale Park is moving along slowly. Work will not start until the fall of 2005.
Sheila Rice, Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing, spoke on the progress of Neighborhood Housing in the Great Falls area and shared that they do not move into a neighborhood without being invited.
Sheriff Dave Castle gave a detailed report on the changes taking place at the Cascade County Jail.
Steve White made a motion to adjourn. Ron Staley seconded the motion. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Staley
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
MARCH 9, 2005 MINUTES
Neighborhood Council #2 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:01 PM.
A quorum was established as everyone was present.
Jo Shauer asked for the approval of the February minutes. Steve White brought up a correction in paragraph 3 dealing with a motion made by Phyllis Hemstad and seconded by Steve White. Steve did not feel that the vote on the motion was a split vote. Secretary Ron Staley stood behind the recorded minutes. Sue Strickland made a motion to table the discussion until the recording is brought to the April meeting and listened to for authenticity. Ron seconded the motion. The motion passed. Chairperson Jo Shauer stated that approval of the February minutes would be delayed until listened to at the April meeting.
Phyllis Hemstad made a motion to take a letter to the Council of Councils urging each council to go along with being informed about variances in their council areas, having each council send a letter on their own to Mayor Randy Gray and the City Commissioners. The motion was seconded by Sue and passed.
Sue Strickland made a motion to reschedule our May Neighborhood Council meeting to accommodate a presentation by Cynthia Schultz dealing with the Airport noise issue. The May Neighborhood Council meeting would be changed to May 18. Ron seconded the motion and it carried.
Travis Kavulla gave a presentation on the Single-Member Trustee Districts for School District #1. Sue Strickland made a motion to support the project. Steve White seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed.
Chairperson Jo Shauer submitted her resignation effective immediately.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Staley
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL #2
FEBRUARY 9, 2005 MEETING MINUTES
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM.
A quorum was established as all council members were present.
Steve White submitted two corrections to the recorded minutes to the December 8, 2004 meeting.
Sue Strickland moved the corrections be approved. Phyllis Hemstad seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Phyllis Hemstad submitted a correction to the minutes to the December 8, 2004 meeting also.
Her correction stated: I wish to amend the minutes of the December 8, 2004, meeting to include an item that was not included in the minutes. Chairperson Jo Shauer was involved in a heated discussion over the United Materials Variance when a question by Steve White concerning zoning code variance notification was mentioned. The discussion was between Chairperson Jo Shauer and Steve White. Sue Ann Strickland stated she made the comment about the United Materials variance.
Phyllis made the motion and Steve seconded it. The vote was split and not placed in the minutes.
Ron Staley abstained from voting as he was on vacation during the December Council Meeting.
Sue Strickland commented that the Neighborhood Councils should be notified of any variances being added in the City codes. Steve White made a motion to add Sue's comments to his motion. Phyllis seconded the motion. The motion passed.
City officials said contacting Neighborhood Councils of every variance request was absolutely not going to happen.
Steve White made a motion that the City notify Neighborhood Councils of any zoning variance meetings. Sue seconded the motion. The motion passed.
City Commission meetings will be covered as follows: Jo will take February 15 and March 1. Phyllis will take March 15 and April 5.
Election of Officers took place. Steve White made a motion that the current slate of officers continue in the second year. The motion was seconded by Ron. The motion passed. Jo Shauer will continue as Chair, Sue Strickland as Vice-Chair, and Ron Staley as Secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Staley
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