Northlake Neighborhood Association


Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors

Monday, May 17, 2004
Middleton Public Library

Board Members Present: Dave Halberslaben, Dave Kalshoven, Beth Korosec, Paul Leone, Chuck Nahn, Carl Wackerle

Board Members Absent: Mandla Tshabalala

Other Association Members Present: Beth Corning, Jamie Buchanan, Tanya Buchanan, Darcy Koss, Laura Melum, Lynn Schreibman

Wackerle called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

Steve Leo, District 8 Alderman, was introduced as a guest at the meeting. Leo discussed the status of the Highlands of Bishops Bay development. He indicated that nothing is imminent with the project. He also reported that if a neighborhood were developed in the area being discussed, it would be included in the Waunakee school district.

Leo continued by discussing the City's views on development. He indicated that the overall feeling about development is positive, with several concerns. These concerns include traffic, providing affordable housing, including mixed-income developments and business development.

Finally, Leo reported that he is discussing with the Mayor the possibility of having a neighborhood "meeting" to provide a forum for those living in Northlake Neighborhood to express their concerns.

Nahn suggested that Leo attend Board meetings on a regular basis.

Leo's contact information is as follows: telephone number is 827-7275, email address is s.leo@att.net.

Review and Approve April 19 Meeting Minutes
Nahn moved to approve the minutes. Halberslaben seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved.

Committee Reports

Finance Committee:
Kalshoven began by distributing Northlake Neighborhood Association 2004 Balance Sheets and Northlake Neighborhood Association - 2004 Budget. He provided a brief overview of the information contained in these reports.

Kalshoven continued by reporting that dues notices were sent and 51 have been paid to date.

Kalshoven asked that the champion of each committee be responsible for approving expenditures for "their" committee.

Kalshoven concluded by reporting that the Association received $29,400 from Dave Roark for the Teal Court improvement project. There will be approximately $4,400 left over from this amount after all the bills have been paid. This will be placed into the reserve fund.

Architectural Control:
Jamie Buchanan reported that the ACC had received eight submissions for approval. All eight were approved. He indicated that one enforcement action was taken.

Halberslaben indicated that Plante-Hogoboom has prepared a draft letter that will be sent to all Association members. This letter will be sent soon.

Halberslaben continued by reporting that there are many "projects" being completed in the neighborhood without ACC approval. Discussion ensued.

Discussion also ensued regarding the ByLaws of Northlake Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Social Committee:
Korosec moved to accept the Northlake Neighborhood Association Social Committee Report that was distributed by Schreibman. Kalshoven seconded. The Social Committee Report was unanimously accepted. Schreibman indicated that the Committee's major project at this time is planning the Fourth of July picnic.

Corning asked that if Association members have suggestions for adult-only or family events to please pass them on to a member of the Social Committee.

Communications Committee:
Tanya Buchanan reported that the web site received 4,332 hits in March, 3,994 in April and 2,211 hits to date in May. She also reported that one neighborhood email had been sent since the last Board meeting (regarding the Teal Court improvement project). Lastly, Buchanan reported that she and Ann Geocaris had met since the last Board meeting to discuss various Committee issues.

Safety Committee:
Nahn began by indicating that the Safety Committee has not met recently. He then distributed a memo that he received from Jeff Wong regarding two grant applications that are being submitted to the Wisconsin DNR asking for funding assistance for two local trail projects. Nahn asked if the Board could write a letter of support to be included with the grant applications. Nahn moved that the Board submit a letter of support to be included with the grant applications. Halberslaben seconded. The motion to submit a letter of support was unanimously approved.

Neighborhood Maintenance:
Nahn provided an update on the Teal Court improvement project. He indicated that Bruce Holler, the inspector, has some concerns that will be addressed with the contractor.

Brief discussions ensued regarding the planting and mulch spreading at the Indigo Way entrance to the neighborhood and in the planting beds in Iris Court and Monarch Court.

Wackerle indicated that one neighbor voiced a concern about the mowing of the grass in the green space. The mowers have been contacted and asked not to cut any grass on this neighbor's property.

Korosec reported that the dead tree in the large green space would be removed and replaced.

Other Business
Landscaping around the neighborhood rock was briefly discussed.

Wackerle moved to adjourn the meeting. Leone seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.


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