BHNA - November 15, 1999 General Meeting Minutes

Barton Hills-Horseshoe Bend Neighborhood Association General Meeting Minutes November 15, 1999
Treasurer's Report	Peter Hess called the meeting to order. The minutes of the 29 June 1999 meeting were approved as summarized. John Bell, reporting for Pat Whiteside, announced that the Association has 42l members and that he is now collecting dues for memberships for 2000. Kay Killen challenged all members to bring a new member to the next meeting. John Bell reported that the Treasury has $4340.28 of which $67 is earmarked for oak wilt costs.
Election of Officers for 2000	Peter Hess, who is retiring as President, said that he has enjoyed the challenge of the position he has held for the last two years. Ferne Mizell gave the Nominating Committee’s slate of officers for 2000: ANC Representative--Kay Killen Corresponding Secretary--Emily Mazac Recording Secretary--Yates Barreda Treasurer--John Bell Vice-President--Mark Reinking President--Joe Gieselman There were no nominations from the floor. The slate was unanimously elected. Speaking on behalf of Roberta Preston, Kay Killen thanked the Parade committee and all those who helped with the Independence Day Parade. Anyone with ideas for the next parade, please call Roberta at 445-4737. The web-page now has photos of the parade. Contact Glenn Chase if you have neighborhood photos for the page.
Old Business
Barton Skyway Road Work	The Barton Skyway project is still not finished. Robert Reyna, project manager, said that he can come up with 50% of the cost from grants but that the City will have to come up with the rest of the money. The repaving of Barton Skyway itself is now a real possibility. Anyone with property damage resulting from the project should contact Mr. Reyna at 927-4365,
Town Lake Park Project	Larry Akers reported on the Town Lake Park project. In July the City Council approved the master plan. There has been no final resolution on the closure of Riverside in the vicinity. The City has commissioned a downtown transportation study, has hired architects for the project, and is entertaining landscape proposals. The Park will be phased in with opening of the Civic Center in early-to-mid-2002 and the arts center in mid-2004. The City is still looking for major donations.
Association PA System	Betty Brown moved that the Association purchase a PA system. After some discussion it was decided that Carl Newsome will bring one for consideration to the next membership meeting.
New Business
Barton Creek Greenbelt Cleanup	The Association will have a Barton Creek Greenbelt clean-up, probably in February. Kay Killen suggested that the Association enlist the help of residents of the apartments and condominiums as well as those who live across the creek. Area Scout troops will be asked also. Mark Gentle will be chair of the event, and a sign-up sheet was circulated.
Gotham Lofts	With particular reference to the Gotham Lofts it was voted to ask the City restore the original building height limit for that area to 60’ if anything is built there. As proposed the Gotham Lofts would
Austin Energy Presentation	Mark Kapner, Senior Manager at Austin Energy, spoke on renewable energy (wind, landfill methane, and solar) plans in the works at Austin Energy to diversify the City’s energy portfolio which will, in tur
Sunken Gardens Renovation	Robert Hansen, Endangered Species Biologist with the Watershed Project Department of the City, addressed plans for the renovation of Sunken Gardens. The project, part of an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department, also involves storm water drainage in the area. Citizen input and participation are welcome. A sign-up sheet was circulated.
	The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Yates Barreda Secretary

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