Minutes for February 23, 2006
Members in attendance:
Leah Schad, Chair
Cathy Probst, Support Staff
Jesus Armas
Ralph Bair
Debbie Baj
Winston Crosbie
Lucius Wilcox
Dave Self
Keith Shivers
Robert Trepp
Karen Keogh
Rosa Durando
The minutes from the January 26, 2006 meeting were approved as written.
Chair Schad asked for discussion on proposed draft letter and outline to be sent to the county commission. Leah suggested individual letters could be sent as well from committee members who desire to do that, prepared on their own. Lucius suggested attaching the map showing the Callery plan from the charrette report booklet. All agreed. The committee members would like all commissioners to receive as well as the Land Use Advisory Board members. The next LUAB meeting is scheduled for March 10th. It was suggested to get the letter to the proper individual to include in the packet for 3/10. Committee members were asked to provide a copy of any individual letter sent to Callery Judge Grove as well. Cathy needs to supply names and addresses to committee members to send their individual letters.
Nat mentioned that some letters had been received in response to the proposed zoning change which do not support the plan in some way. A copy of two letters were passed to the committee members for review.
Karen Keogh felt that positive letters need to go out to counteract the negative letters. She also suggested that a signature page be prepared so that each and every committee member can personally sign the letter. All agreed. Jan Polson suggested any committee members who are able, attend the upcoming meetings. Dave Self suggested that the final “group” letter be provided to the local papers for publication. All agreed.
Alex Larsen, public member in attendance, commented that 10,000 homes is too many, too much traffic will be a result and a compromise should be considered to reduce the number of homes.
A discussion followed with a comment on the demographics changing in our area and residents seem to want amenities closer to them such as shopping, entertainment and community services. Change is occurring and it was a consensus among the group that they continue to appreciate the opportunity to participate in the Callery Judge Neighbor Advisory Committee.
Ralph Bair asked for the public to look at the positives of the plan and not everything negative. He commented that we are all trying to deal with change and growth.
The committee went back to discussion of the letter with a comment it was too long and needed to be cut down. Leah said she will revise the letter to provide for approval to the committee by email through Cathy. The final and original letter will be held at Callery’s office for all members to come by and sign. A deadline was established by March 6th to have all signatures and attachments prepared.
Robert Trepp was nominated to represent the group at the LUAB meeting. Robert declined since he is speaking on his own behalf personally and felt this may be a conflict. Winston Crosbie agreed to read the “group” letter into the record.
A discussion regarding alternate members took place with the suggestion that if someone leaves the group, individuals are designated to replace them. Some felt that we have a cohesive group and new people may not be up to speed on what has been reviewed. However, the website is available for any one to read all minutes and presentations made to the group. Nat mentioned that he didn’t want the group to dwindle down without replacements so that the advisory committee can remain in tact. Further discussion and identification of possible alternate members needs to be resolved.
The next meeting on March 30th will be a Neighbors Update with invitations going to residents by mail in the community to attend. Various speakers the group has previously heard will be on hand to talk with residents and answer questions. The CJNAC group will also be introduced so that residents may talk to them regarding their experience on the committee and offer any conversation on their concerns. It was suggested that committee members sit at different tables and spread out amongst the attendees.
Nat reviewed the color coded meeting schedule for upcoming dates.
Next meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2006.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
