Minutes from BANA Sept 9, 2019 Meeting for the record.

BANA (Bon Air Neighborhood Association, Inc.)

Meeting Minutes

Sept 9, 2019, 6:30 - 7:28pm

Bon Air Library

Dave Houvenagle opened the meeting at 6:30 pm, September 9, 2019.

Minutes were accepted as presented with no changes or additions. 

Charlaine presented Treasurer's report —

* Balance:  $626.08 as of 9/9/19
* Income:  $80.00 in membership dues
* Expenses:  insurance $47.50

Guest Richard P  is trying to start a Neighborhood Watch in the area. He reported he had seven people from Nextdoor that indicated interest; however these persons were not in attendance at the meeting. Mr. P passed out informational brochures on the LMPD "Leave a Light On" program. Dave H. thanked him for coming and stated the board would consider adding a dedicated board member for these neighborhood watch efforts should the right person be identified as the person. Will need both community organizing and people skills. Charlaine mentioned that the BANA board will be seeking candidates to run for various offices. Dave also invited Mr. P  to have some time on the agenda at the Sept. 30th meeting to publicize his Neighborhood Watch effort. 

Suggestions were taken on snacks to be provided at the September 30th general membership meeting at Buechel Park Baptist Church: water, sweets, savories such as pinwheels. Charlaine will pick up some items from Costco. 

Dave passed out copies of the current membership appeal letter and noted suggestions to update. Dave will send proposed letter to board for proofreading before posting on Bon Air FaceBook page.The goal is to have the updated letter in time for the Sept. 30th general membership meeting.

There was discussion on the recent crimes on Lisbon and Liverpool. Several attendees complained about the no trash pick-up during “Monday holiday" weeks. There was a question regarding who is responsible for tree limbs and branches that stick out over sidewalks. 

J M and J F renewed their household membership.

Charlaine made a motion to adjourn, Maile seconded. 

Meeting was adjourned at 7:28 pm.

Minutes prepared by Charlaine Reynolds, BANA Treasurer