Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association
Minutes for the Meeting Held 19 July 2007 at Carly Rae’s
Welcome – Philip DiBlasi, President (at 7:05 pm)
Treasurer’s Report – William Kessler, Treasurer - $2624.16
DuPont Manual Apartments & Toonerville Trolley Park – Herb Warren
Herb Warren presented a brief history of the building and his relationship to it. Coincidently Herb owns the DuPont Mansion Bed & Breakfast on 4th Street.
DuPont donated $150,000 to the Louisville School Board to build a manual (trade) high school for “white” children who were not going to attend college and the school was built. However, the focus changed and it became a regular school. However, the school outgrew the building and it was boarded up. The property was purchased by the Underhill Group using federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds and the property became subsidized housing. After the mortgage and tax credits ran out, the property was bought by Mr. Warren and his partners. No HUD money was used, so they are not restricted as to whom they can rent. They have put $250K into the building. Possible long-term use may involve selling as condominiums.
There are 18 one-bedroom units, 6 two-bedroom units and 4 townhouse units (two bedrooms). All units are over 500 to just less than 1000 square feet.
If you have complaints about the property or its occupants call Herb Warren (445-7348). If you have potential tenants, refer them to Herb. herb@dupontmansion.com visit http://www.OldLouisvilleInns.com
There is a book on the history of DuPont Manual, entitled Stand Up and Cheer. It was published in 2006.
Festival in Toonerville (6 October – Saturday of Saint James) – Paula Cundiff
Paula Cundiff was not present, so Phil directed everyone to the flyer and email (attached to the back of the agenda). The Toonerville Festival is dedicated to cancer survivors and their anniversary is the same weekend as Saint James Art Festival. Paula needs our help at the Festival at the Chapel of Saint Philip on that date. She could also use help in preparation. If you want to help email Paula at cundiff222@aol.com.
Fundraising – Aaron Jent (unless otherwise stated)
There was some discussion concerning the quality and sizes of the various totes. Several members seemed to like the larger and “fancier” models. These would cost more to make and therefore be more expensive to sell. Next month, Dennis will bring some actual examples for us to examine and decide which we want to have made.
Crime Issues What Do We Do? – Rick Barcenas Drug Deals at Floyd & Oak and Prostitutes at Floyd and Ormsby
Rick and Lynn Barcenas are new to Toonerville and have noted the criminal activity in the neighborhood (see above). Obviously, they are concerned and asked for advice. As we have been told in the past – call 4th District Dispatch (574-7111(note the time you call, the officer’s name and the response time – keep a log). It is also good to tell them they you want to speak with the responding officer. This tends to let them know you are serious and provides more accountability on the part of the police.
Phil also related that Helga Ulrich (Crime and Safety Chairperson) has suggested that any criminal activity be reported at the monthly Crime and Safety Committee meeting, held at the 3rd Monday of each month at the Central Park Substation at 7:00 pm. By reporting the activity and getting to know the officers and commanders, you get on the police radar as a concerned citizen and the criminal activity is noted. When the police see we care enough to show up, they respond to our calls.
If you cannot make the monthly Crime and Safety meetings, at least call Helga at 608-8006 (cell) or 637-6647 (home) and she will bring your concerns to the committee.
National Night Out in Toonerville Trolley Park (7 August) – Aaron Jent
Toonerville has decided to move its monthly meeting to 9 August and it will be held in Toonerville Trolley Park at 7 pm. However, we will be cooking hot dogs and providing soft drinks at 6 pm. Fifty dollars was authorized by presidential fiat for supplies.
Remember there is a 7 August 2007 National Night Out gathering in Central Park (near the police station) at 6-9 pm. There will be ice cream and games for the children. This celebration is supported by 4th Division. For more information, call Officer Shane Justis at 574-7010.
New Business?
Several of our members are not receiving the OLNC Newsletter and have not gotten it in years. We need to get the list of our members to the OLNC people, so our members can get all the news that’s fit to print.
Oh, yeah, and Phil forgot to provide a sign-in sheet. Therefore, here is a list of MOST of the people who were at the meeting:
Aaron “fast fingers” Jent
Adam Andrews
Bill “money man” Kessler
Chris Hart
Dale Tucker
Dennis “note card” Lisack
Ethel Hazard (new person)
Gale Tucker
Herb Warren
Hugh “party guy” Williams
Jan Hemberger
Ken “future councilman” Herndon
Ken Cordle
Lynn Barcenas (new person)
Phil “disorganized” DiBlasi
Rebecca Kessler
Rick Barcenas (new person)