June Board Meeting

Capital Heights Neighborhood Association

June 12, 2019

Members Present: Tyler Hicks, Grant Murphy, Emy Langlois

Members Absent: Addie Graffeo, Andy Carlson

Meeting: 6:00 at Curbside Burgers

Guests: Marlee Pittman, Susan Hymel

Financials:

Pocket Park:

New table – sign up for Mid City Redevelopment Alliance neighborhood grant
- Paperwork due by July 8th, winners announced end of July, project to be completed by Oct 19th
Keep newsletter stash to refill box. Check prices on extra color printouts vs black & white
New newsletter for July
New key made for message board – thank you Dave Mooney

Drainage:

Resident on Steele flooded. Has been in contact with Lamont Cole & Fred Raiford w/ DPW, CHNA and MCRA to follow up with them.
Other resident had met with hydration expert, working with MCRA to possibly do a presentation for homeowners on what they can do to improve drainage in their yards

Events:

Garage Sale – Someone suggested to get new signs for October. Check prices.
End of Summer kids’ event at Ingleside UMC: August 3rd 4-7 pm
- Water slides, slip n slide, small blow up bouncy house for smallest kids
- Hire lifeguard
- Carnival games outside, adult and other kids games inside
- Snowball stand, hamburgers, snacks, desserts
- Possibly get free food from neighborhood businesses again, offer corporate membership with participation
Possible 9/11 interfaith service held at IUMC, Grace Mid City, and/or Bee Nice Park pending approval from these entities
- Brunch and kids orchestra
Doggie event at Ingleside: 1st Saturday in October to coincide w/IUMC Blessing of the Pets

Other:

Do we want to join FGBRCA & MCM? Deferred
Merge CHNA calendar with MCRA calendar
Capital Heights Neighborhood Pool – explore possibilities for funding and location

Capital Heights Neighborhood Association