December 2015 – Board Meeting Minutes

FNA Board Minutes – December 7, 2015; 7:00 pm

Attending: Alex Theiroff, Promotions; Roy Neese, Infrastructure; Carrie Carter, Membership; Melanie Dotzour, Finance; Kim Worley, Administration; Martin Dahl, Preservation; David Thrapp, Public Safety; Pat Bradley, President

Ex Officio Board: Mickey Bradley, Fred Harper

Directors’ Reports

• Director of Promotions – Alex Theiroff
  • Santa in the Park will be on 12/19/15.
  • Festivus will include carolers and band(s) at Kent & Co.
    1. Mayor, Ann Zadeh, state rep invited
    2. Advertising write-up will appear in the Star-Telegram “Social Eyes” column.
  • Christmas party
    1. Looking for TABC bartender. Will add to constant contact.
    2. Attendees will be asked to bring wine and/or dessert
    3. Pulido’s to cater meal

• Historic Preservation – Martin Dahl
  • Leigh Ann Neese is working on securing a Fairmount Neighborhood historic marker for placement in the green space. Awaiting signature from the Green House owner.
  • 1908 College – Building Standards board refused a continuance. Owner has 30 days to fix home. (Home has been cited for similar issues since 2007.) Appeal can be denied.
    1. Fred mentioned that the resident c/should be being charged $200/day for non-compliance.
  • Permitting brochure was sent out with the December newsletter.
  • Lead team desires to change the impression of Historic Preservation Team at the Fairmount and City level.

• David mentioned Historic Preservation month is in May – same as Home Tour.

1. 1. • 1. Also, that the City of Fort Worth should be involved in selecting FTW’s “Most Endangered Places” to share with Preservation Texas.

• Director of Communication – Stacy Luecker
  • Passing out Festivus flyers requesting lit decorations along van route on Sun., 11/8/15 from 2p – 4p. Do not put flyers in mail boxes. Meet at Rosen House for block assignments.
  • Holiday newsletter to be distro’d the weekend of December 5. In good shape for articles.
  • Newsletter ads almost sold out. Sold $4K in ads, printing will cost $3700
  • Stacy updated ad rates – cheapest ad is now $65.
  • December Yard of the Month will be selected on 12/12/15.

• Director of Administration: Kim Worley
  • Will purchase all gifts for past board members from Chadra. Gifts will be presented at the Christmas Party.

• Director of Membership: Carrie Carter
  • Needs the square for the Christmas party.
  • Hopes to locate the old “Fairmount FNA” computer. If it is still working, would like to use it to have members self-register/join at the Christmas party.
  • Expect to have bumper stickers to pass out at January mtg.
  • Have 10 “Old House” magazines to give to new members.
    1. Any member can subscribe for $35 for 2 years.

• Director of Finance: Melanie Dotzour
  • Will send out reimbursement forms to the board.

• Director of Infrastructure: Roy Neese
  • Dead trees are about to be removed from the park.
  • Fairmount Park: consideration being given to designing/installing our own sign.
    1. Will need permission from the city as the park is city property.

• Director of Safety – David Thrapp
  • No report

Other:     

1. • Stacy will run a Constant Contact to find Home Tour lead team volunteers. Ideally, want at least two potential chairs to choose from by January membership meeting.
   • Fred will write an editorial looking for and ensuring that we have representatives at City Council Meetings. Attendee responsibilities will be outlined.

General Membership Meeting: January 26, 2015 @ 7:00pm 

Adjourned 8:23 pm

Minutes submitted by K. Worley 1/6/16