Broadview Farms Neighborhood Association

Broadview Farms Neighborhood Association

BFNA Meeting Minutes

Thursday, August 10, 2006

First Christian Church
6031 Goodrich Dr.

The meeting was called to order at 7:40p.m. by Ronda Yoder, President Elect, who welcomed members and guests. The first item of business was the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting from July. Joe Flynn made a motion to accept the minutes, and Tommy Bolyard seconded it.  The minutes were accepted as read.  Joe Flynn gave the financial report of $630 in the bank.

City Council candidates Sam Hall and Steve Kolokouris presented their campaigns to the members and guests. Captain Alexander of the Pensacola Police Department addressed neighborhood issues and presented ideas on how we could have a safer neighborhood.

Old business:  With the deadline for the PCIP grant application nearing, much of the remainder of the meeting was given to presenting design options for the neighborhood entrance signs. There were 32 members present; so all votes were determined based on the majority of votes cast. Votes were taken on the following categories:

Brick color (3 color choices): 27 for Wellington Queen, a dark rust colored brick

Sign background color (3 color choices: Blue, Burgundy, Hunter Green) - Hunter Green: 19 voted for, 7 against

Sign embossing (words & trim) color (3 color choices: Cream, White, Gold) – Cream: 19 voted for, 7 against

Font (3 choices: Serif, Sans serif, and Script) – Slight script (Apple Chancery) 21 votes, Serif (Times) 8 votes, Sans Serif (Helvetica) 0 votes

Height of columns (Taller or shorter than middle section): Tall – 19 votes; Short – 5 votes

Shape of embedded sign (2 choices: oval and hexagonal): Oval - 3 votes; Hexagonal - 16 votes

We were slightly short on volunteer hours to meet the city requirements for the 2:1 match, so we requested more members to donate some time. We were able to get more hours than we needed.

Ronda gave an update on the progress of the library project and sidewalk installation for Langley Ave.

New business: City Council candidate Paul Young was unable to attend the August meeting, but will be here for the September meeting to present his campaign. A proposal to change the By-laws regarding the frequency of the association meetings was presented for members to consider. A vote will be taken at the September meeting concerning this issue. An announcement reminding members that September is also the month to elect new officers and to consider becoming a board member of the association was made. Volunteers were sought to bring snacks to the September meeting. Two members agreed.

Penny made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Carol seconded it.  The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Bob Yoder, Secretary