January 23, 2023 General Meeting Minutes
Call to order: 7:03 PM
Andrew Epps welcomed group
Board Updates
- Announced Amber James’ resignation from the President position
- FNA Board filled president position with Andrew Epps
New code compliance officer
- Jason Inocencio 817-271-9253
- For residential compliance (not multi-family/commercial)
- From Dec 23- Jan 23 there were 43 violations, 22 of which were property maintenance issues
Update that we will be getting a new NPO
Constable Pete Munoz
- 1 of 8 precincts in Fort Worth
- Explained role of constables
- Same authority as a peace officer- write tickets and arrest
- Serve warrants and civil papers such as evictions, subpoenas, and temporary restraining orders
- Support local law enforcement
- pcmunoz@tarrantcountytx.gov 817-575-9600
Community Garden- Suzanne Mabe
- T shirts available for purchase
- Plot renewals are happening right now- any not renewed will be open to those on waiting list
- To join plot waitlist, visit the CG website: https://www.fairmountcommunitygarden.org/
Board Voting Items
- FNA Board President- Andrew Epps
- Confirmed by majority of membership present at meeting
- FNA Director of Communications- David Weuste
- Confirmed by majority of membership present at meeting
Open discussion- Fairmount sign in green space is beyond repair.
- Ideas on commissioning local artist to create new sign
- Need budget determined
- Research any regulations
Finance- Regina Jackman
- Festivus
- Net- $2,053.24
- Revenue $4,088.10 & expenses $2,034.86
- FNA Account Balance
- Checking- $3,480.13
- Savings- $31,364.41
Promotions- Kelci Cox
- Home Tour- 1st committee meeting has been held
- Next committee meeting is February 1st
- Have 4 homes and 2 businesses signed up for Home Tour
Voting Item- Proposed $500 donation to One Safe Place for Festivus
- Motion, Seconded. Passed by unanimous vote.
Infrastructure- Austin Reed
- Received bid from Integra Lawn to maintain/install flags on light posts
- Sprinkler system in green space needs to be replaced, getting bids
Cowtown Marathon Cheer Station- Brenda Howell
- February 26th
- Need volunteers to come cheer on the runners (7:45 AM until around noon)
- There will be a DJ and Waffle House is sponsoring breakfast
Approval of October minutes
Membership- Barbara Crotty
- 82 members have renewed for 2023
Upcoming Events
- Hoping to have more member socials- TBD
- Annual neighborhood garage sale- April 15th
Other Business
- Meeting notifications
- Need to update meeting signs & website to reflect new location
- Stickers vs. new signs
- Request that more than one email reminder be sent out
- Arts Goggle will be October 21st this year
- Emerico Perez
- State Rep. Ramon Romero- District 90
- Legislative session started last week
- Fundraising activities- golf tournament raised $40,000
- Contact if there is a need in the community for those funds
- Will be getting a new office building in June
- 817-924-6788
- Discussed need for a single point of contact with the local schools
Adjourn: 7:55 PM
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