JUNE MEETING MINUTES

GAPCO June 3, 2008


A. Call to order 7:18
B. Community introductions
C. Secretary Report: May minutes read and approved
D. Treasure Report: Dues are due in order to vote. Balance of account will be TBA until the next meeting
E. Area rep reports: none
F. Vice President Report: none
G. President’s Report:
1) DAC meeting (district area meeting) new police commander announced at future CAPS meetings will be conducted by lieutenants or sergeants.
2) May 21st: Grand Terrace Lounge meeting regarding late night parties. As a result of meeting the following are action points to be taken:
-Mr. Leatherwood agreed to make announcements to patrons to respect the community and have people who hold parties there to sign a commitment to do so.
-Signs will be posted for “no loitering” and security will have identifying uniforms.
-Mr. Leatherwood renewed commitment to pick up the bottles in the alley between 33rd and 35th street and side of Indiana.
3) Recap of GAP Community organization accomplishments over the last two years.
H. Old Business:
1) Garage/Attic Sale: planned for June of this year, but need to vote to move it to July 19th with a 26th rain date. Robin moved, seconded by Scott Handlin.
-New this year, expanded to parking lot at Griffen Funeral Home. Spaces will sell for $15. Money will go to pay for insurance, advertsing, flyers, etc.
-Tables will not be provided
-Bathrooms will not be available, but we may get a port-a-potty and hand washing station
I. Announcements:
1) Christ the Mediator will have an annual House Walk and Bar-be-cue open to the public on Saturday June 21s.
2) Dunbar Park Advisory Council: Kenneth Clark reports the group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month in CPD Roll Call Room at 29th and Prairie. The meeting is moving to 3rd Tuesday of each month. Summer Events: June 26th Movie in the park: ‘Bee Movie”. August 27th Movie TBA. Movie events are sponsored by the 2nd ward office. Also looking to have music in the park. Park district gave $1 mil for improvements at Dunbar Park.
3) Summer Sizzle: Aug 2nd 11a-6p. There will be story telling, hot dogs, magician, dj, slam dunk contest and a lot more fun.

J. Election: By-Law requires election to be held in June meeting.
- Slate of Candidates:
President: Leonard McGee
Vice President: Danny Bishop
Secretary: Galen McGee
Treasurer: Dale Morrison
-Motion to take slate of candidates in one vote because they’re all running unopposed. Vote taken by body and it pass unanimously.

K. Speak Out:
1) Mr. ONeal: guests at his Bed and Breakfast comment how safe they feel in the neighborhood.
2) Past officers recognized and asked to give final statements.
L. Pay Bills: motion passed
M. Motion to adjourn: passed at 8:43PM