WGNA

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

January 24^th, 2013

I. Call to order

Doris Lafayette called to order the regular meeting of the WGNA at 7:00 p.m. on 1/24/13 at the North Texas Area Christian Church. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Lord’s Prayer were recited.

II. Roll call

Doris Lafayette conducted a roll call and all members and attendees introduced themselves. The following persons were present: All officers except Ellen Fong. There was no further representation or speaker.

III. Approval of minutes from last meeting

Minutes for the last quarterly meeting were provided tonight and motion was made for them to be bypassed until next meeting by Bert Alexander and seconded by Doris Lafayette. Treasurer Dianna Diaz reported the treasury balance was at $475.81.

IV. Old Business

Nominations for Board President were open to the floor. Ken Agee nominated Ricardo Rocha and the vote was a unanimous decision with no further nominees. Ricardo introduced himself as a resident and gave a brief background description. His position of President will stand a 2-year term. / Discussion regarding the position of Vice-President came up as does the President default to VP or do the officers hold their place. With regard to Ellen Fong remaining VP, a motion was made by Robert Vera and seconded by Dot McAllister.

V. Open Issues/New Business

· Spring Trash Bash / Keep Garland Beautiful was discussed and noted that specific areas that are in need of attention need to be chosen. A meeting will be set up to discuss further.

· National Night Out for 2013 will be on October 1^st and a committee needs to be formed to start meeting and planning.

· Yard of the Month will start back in March, recommendations are accepted and welcome. The application for Calloway’s “Good Neighbor Program” is currently pending.

· Garland Neighborhood Management Academy (GNMA) class schedule was provided, begins 1/26 and all residents are welcome.

· Request for ideas for guest speakers was made. (GP&L, water conservation specialist)

· Methods for meeting notifications was discussed; need to see what works.

· Robert Vera, Planning and Zoning Commissioner for District 6 explained there was a proposal for a Recycle Center on International near Walnut Glen Elementary but it was voted down.

· Discussed publishing a neighborhood directory.

· Look into getting “No Trucks Allowed” signs for pass-thru thoroughfares.

I. Adjournment

Doris Lafayette adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.

Minutes submitted by: Lesley Henry, Secretary

Minutes approved by: