August 26, 2019, Fairmount General Membership Meeting

Preservation Hall, 7:00 pm

Board members in attendance, Sara Karashin, Leah Suasnovar, Michael McDermott, Fred Harper, Sean Ford, Deanna Stuart, and Steve Voltmann

7:01 Call to order

Sergio not in attendance

Code Compliance not in attendance

Tracy Edwards spoke to membership about various initiatives, reminded group of My Fort Worth app and the code compliance tool called “One Address” which can be used to look up all the code violations and reports on any address in Fort Worth.  Check the community engagement website for news on quarterly trainings for neighborhood Associations and the Litter Stomp coming up in October.

BOARD UPDATES

Finance: Bob Fain: finance@historicfairmount.com

• Banking balances as of 8/23/2019
  • Checking                $14008.00
  • Savings                   $1357.80
  • CD                            $15298.96

Communications: communications@historicfairmount.com

• Sign up for emails on our website at historicfairmount.com to stay up to date on events and other neighborhood information. Information relevant to development around the neighborhood and other great information is shared in this newsletter.
• E-newsletters are on summer break

Historic Preservation: Michael McDermott: preservation@historicfairmount.com

• If you see construction that does not follow our historic guidelines or goes against city code, please email preservation@historicfairmount.com and cc taylor@fortworthtexas.gov and justin.newhart@fortworthtexas.gov
• Monthly Preservation Palaver: August 28 at 7pm at Fairmount Community Library.

Safety: Steve Voltmann:  publicsafety@historicfairmount.com  

• National Night Out is 10/01/2019. Volunteers will be needed and we are looking for suggestions for food ideas, and are considering making this event an ice cream social for the neighborhood.  Please email Steve if interested in volunteering or if you have ideas for a fun event.

Membership: Deanna Stuart: membership@historicfairmount.com

From Deanna: I have enjoyed getting to know names & faces over the past two years! Best of luck to the new FNA Board!

• Many thanks to Barbara Crotty who has volunteered to take over welcome packets!
• WHY BE A MEMBER:  You earn the right to affect how the FNA spends its money and to steer how the FNA influences the neighborhood. Only members get to vote on money, policies, stances, etc.; may be a chairs; and may be board members. The FNA helps the neighborhood with the voice of the membership and with the money raised by the FNA.
• The FNA membership fiscal year is Jan-Dec NOT one year from purchase date.  Memberships purchased in Nov/Dec are applied to the following year as a courtesy. You can renew or join through the website: historicfairmount.com. Family Memberships = $25 and Individuals = $20.

Administration: Leah Suasnovar: administration@historicfarimount.com

• • We are still looking for someone to fill the position of Director of Administration for the FNA Board.  Please contact me with any questions you may have about this position.

Promotions: Sean Ford: promotions@historicfairmount.com No updates

Infrastructure: Fred Harper infrastructure@historicfairmount.com 

• Stay tuned for a special meeting to cover Parking Permits and parking changes along Magnolia
• If commercial dumpsters near you are being collected outside of posted city hours (ordinance says no collection prior to 6am), PLEASE email your address, time of complaint and (if you know it) the company collecting waste to Traister@fortworthtexas.gov and cc president@historicfairmount.com and Leticia.Cordero@fortworthtexas.gov

Special Voting Item:

• • Motion to approve a one time suspension of bylaws Article XI Section 3: Candidates for Board positions must be “Members in Good Standing” (dues paid 10 days prior) by the date of the election.
    It came to our attention that some nominees were not made aware in time of the above rule.  All nominees have paid dues as of 8/23 but not all prior to the 10 days required. With only one nominee running per position, the FNA Board hopes the membership will vote to provide leeway in light of the confusion.

Motion passes with majority voting in favor

Voting Item: Election of Directors

Current Director roles to fill are as follows. Additional nominations may be made from the floor with the consent of the floor nominee, who must be present.

• • Administration – no nominee
  • Communications (1 year interim term) Frances Look
  • Infrastructure – Preston Patry
  • Membership – Choke
  • Promotions – Brian Holland
  • President – Davie Weuste

Since all nominees are unopposed, motion to approve ballot as is, motion passes with majority voting in favor of nominees.

Open discussion for members:

Suzanne Mabe spoke regarding some homeless and loitering issues they are encountering at the Community Garden. Drug paraphernalia has been found in the garden.   The police and NPO have been notified.  Please be aware of this situation and if you see any suspicious activity at the garden, please call 911.

Ramon Romero, who represents District 90 in the Texas House of Representatives spoke to membership about a Preservation Project he is working on that is located at 2237 Hemphill.  It will be a commercial building when he is through restoring the historic building.  He would be glad to come give a legislative update to the group if there is interest, and if you have any questions or concerns call him at 817-233-5819.

In September, the preservation palaver will have a presentation by Tracy Walker on restoring historic windows.

In October, the preservation palaver will have a presentation by Mike McDermott and Stacy Luecker on how to research the history of your home.

UPCOMING EVENTS

08/28    Preservation Palaver -Fairmount Community Library, 7:00pm

09/20    PARK(ing) Day, Up and down Magnolia, 8am-11pm

Meeting Adjourned 7:56 pm

Meeting minutes submitted by Leah Suasnovar, 8/28/19