WILLOW GLEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Board Meeting - January 8, 2003
Meeting called to order by President John Gibbs. Other members present: Ames, Fierro, Gardner, Hardy, Marshall, Santomauro, Schapelhouman, and Spence.
Presentations: Bobbie Morrison spoke on the neighborhood concern about Valley Christian School's imminent opening on Leigh and Hamilton Avenues, with. -no progress having been made in the traffic mitigation procedures that were agreed upon with the City and the school. -Even thought VCS has until 8103 to comply; the need is now, so when the school opens the traffic problems will be minimized. John Gibbs will contact Claude Fletcher, VCS Board President, to ascertain the official opening date of the school and what their intent re the traffic mitigation is.
Ed Rast, North Willow Glen Homeowners Association, reported on the current flood zone map which requires residents who live in the designated areas to pay up to $1000 in flood insurance. He lives in this area (Alma/Minnesota/Hervey Lane intersection), but with the construction of Highway 87 and other rebuilds, he believes they no longer are threatened and would like a review of the maps. He asked WGNA to advocate on their behalf. On a motion to approve action, seconded and passed, WGNA will contact the Water District, Corps of Engineers and Zoe Lofgren's office with the request for review. Copies will be sent to FEMA and City of San Jose.
Minutes: minutes of last official Board meeting in October were approved with a few minor spelling corrections and the addition of Ellen Santomauro as being present.
City/County Updates: Kris Cunningham announced that County supervisor Blanca Alvarado, incoming Board Chair, will run for reelection its 2004. Blanca will give a State of the County address on January 29, at 6:00pm, in the Supervisors' chambers. City Councilman Yeager's aide Debbie Rocha reported on all the action that has been taken to keep Lincoln Avenue clean: extra garbage pickup, powerwashing every three months, new floodlights for pedestrian archways, cleaning and removal of papers and graffiti. The Mayor's State of the City address will given on February 5 at 5:30pm, Center for Performing Arts.
Treasurer's Report: Income for the month: $230.00; Expense: $105.95. Balance is $5,725.03. The Founders' Day account remains open
Committee Reports: Cathy Marshall will step down from Airport Committee because of a schedule change. She" has been appointed to the Airport Commission, however, and will continue to keep us informed on the action of the Airport Planners.
Old Business: Lincoln Avenue: WGNA will inquire about the traffic study on Longs - it is scheduled for later in the year, but it might be necessary to do it sooner. Founders Day 2003; John, Helen and Larry met with the Business Association about working together on the event as a joint venture. John submitted a Letter of Intent for $15,000 to the City. Harold moved that we meet again with WGBPA to get a definite commitment. Seconded and passed. One abstention (Jim Spence). John will set it up and notify Board for whoever wishes to attend. We will come to February meeting with a recommendation.
Meeting adjourned.
Margaret Hardy, Secretary.