Heritage Neighborhood Association (HNA)

Meeting Minutes for August 26, 2008

Oct 12, 2008

President Robinette called the meeting to order and the Pledge was said.

HNA board introduced Treasurer’s report approved as read and 2nd

Secretary’s report approved as read and 2nd

Guests were introduced that included Gary Baxter from SAHA BexarMet Board of Directors representative from District 10 standing in for Blanche Atkinson

Representative from City Councilman Cortez’s office

SAAFE officers and Code compliance

Old business BexarMet approved Marbach full service station

Member BJ Jones announced that gas cards were approved for COPS

President Robinette discussed her “ride around” on a police shift as completion of COP certification (and proudly displayed her ID and certificate)

The deed for the pool was signed over to the city altho there are still details that must be ironed out

The family memorial is legal on Marbach and until City Council changes ordinances it will stand, the board acknowledges the family’s grief.

Awards of recognition Plez Walker and Vice President Juanita Crieto also thanks to all the “weed wackers”and mowers. Doug White, BJ Jones, Bert Ramirez, Plez Walker, Mark Osar, Chuck Parks

New Business announced HNA now has 102 members up from 10 paid members a year ago

Elections for the new 2008-2009 year are in September…Vice President Criado is withdrawing her name

Mark Osar web master discussed the site areas available on site. city sites available and that utility bills could be paid online CPS/BexarMet/SAWS

President Robinette discussed a privately printed publication that would be directed to Heritage neighborhood without charge and would carry news items for the association free

Yearly dues $36 per household is due for 2008-2009 can be divided if necessary

SAHA rep Gary Baxter spoke to an attentive membership and acknowledge the concerns and problems that the citizens felt and or were dealing with…The organization deals with 13000 section 8 houses…528 in the area and 100+ in Heritage..he encouraged to get license plate #’s for problem homes.

Mario Espinosa investigator (477-6216)to be called for problems…due to the fact of absentee landlords there is a high number of complaints w/o resolution…SAHA knows there are many problems, they are trying to find solutions…there is an orientation for each family receiving sec 8 then a yearly checkup…

Many of the members voiced concerns regarding upkeep and unusual activity in the homes…they were advised to notify SAHA

SAAFE Officer Kilmer reported 2 taggers have been caught and the graffiti has been reduced 53 citations have been issued to drivers due to the “stealth “police car, felony warrants have increased

Councilman Cortez made an appearance and gave an update on city spending…his district is the only district to pass out gas cards. He answered concerns and questions from the membership..

President Robinette thanked all the presenters and the meeting was adjourned, approved and seconded.

ACCOUNTED FOR AND RECORDED this 26th day of August 2008. Lisa Gagnon HNA secretary

PLEASE NOTE: EMAIL heritageneighborhoodassociation@yahoo.com
Website: www.neighborhoodlink.com/sat/hn webmaster Mark Osar
HNA phone # 673-5935