Fulton Neighborhood Association

Fulton Neighborhood Association

Fulton Neighborhood Association By-Laws

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of the association shall be Fulton Neighborhood Association.


ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

The association is organized and shall be operated exclusively for the enhancing and protecting the value, desirability and attractiveness of the real property, educating members in the prevention of residential crime and vandalism, and improving neighborhood and community relationships.


ARTICLE III. BOUNDARIES

The area Included m the association shall be East 31St Street on the north, East 41st Street on the south, South Memorial Drive on the west, and South Mingo Road on the east.


ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership Composition. There shall be one class of membership. This membership shall be voting. Membership is open to any resident, living within the prescribed boundaries, who is interested in the purposes and goals of the association.

Section 2. Annual Meeting. There shall be an annual meeting of membership during the month of March.

Section 3. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be scheduled by the Board of Directors at least quarterly.

Section 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President, a majority vote of the Board or any 10 members in good standing.

Section 5. Location of all Meetings. Members’ meetings shall be held either within the neighborhood, or if no adequate facility is available, within a reasonable traveling distance of the neighborhood.


Section 6. Notice of Meetings. Notice of all meetings shall be posted within said boundaries stating the place, day and hour.


ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. General Power. The affairs of the association shall be generally managed by its Board of Directors. However, approval of any expenditures exceeding $100.00 shall require the approval of the majority of members at a regular or special meeting.

Section 2. Number, Term and Qualifications. The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers and committee chairmen. A vacancy shall be filled by the Board of Directors appointment.

Section 3. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held prior to the General Meetings for the purpose of, but not limited to, setting an agenda, and as deemed necessary to conduct the business of the association.

Section 4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President or any two committee or board members.

Section 5. Location of Meetings. All meetings shall be held within a reasonable traveling distance of the neighborhood.

Section 6. Parliamentary Authority. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the association where applicable, unless inconsistent with these by-laws.

Section 7. Quorum. One third of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 8. Compensation. No member of the Board of Directors shall receive any compensation for services rendered.


ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS

Section 1. Number. The officers of the association shall be President, Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the neighborhood association members at the annual meeting. The membership may elect such other officers as it shall deem desirable, such officers to have the authority and perform the duties prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers of the association shall be elected annually by the neighborhood association members at the regular annual meeting.

Section 3. Removal. Any officer elected by the membership may be removed by petition signed by the majority of members of the association or a two-thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors whenever, in their judgment, the best interests of the neighborhood association would be served thereby.

Section 4. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, or otherwise may be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

Section 5. President. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the association and shall in general supervise all of the business and affairs of the association. She/he shall preside at the meetings of membership and Board of Directors.

Section 6. Vice-President. In the absence of the President or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice-President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President or by the Board of Directors.

Section 7. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the general meetings and meetings of the Board of Directors, be custodian of the association records and in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors.

Section 8. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be responsible for all funds of the association, and deposit all such monies in the name of the association in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be approved by the Board of Directors; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President or by the Board of Directors.


ARTICLE VII. BOOKS & RECORDS

Section 1. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall keep correct and complete books and records of account, including receiving all monies and be custodian of all funds and make payment as authorized by the Board of Directors. Application may be made to the Board of Directors for reimbursement of funds expended on behalf of the association. Such application shall include appropriate receipts.

Section 2. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the general association and Board of Director’s meetings, and shall report such minutes at the next general meeting
and as requested; and shall maintain a record giving the names, addresses and phone numbers of the Board of Directors.


ARTICLE VIII. DISSOLUTION

The association may be dissolved by appropriate resolution approved by not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes of the entire membership. Upon dissolution of the association, the assets, both real and personal of the association, shall be dedicated to an appropriate public agency to be devoted to purposes as nearly as practicable the same as those to which they were required to be devoted by the association.


ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS

These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed and new by-laws may be adopted by the membership at any regular or special meeting of the membership, contingent upon the membership receiving prior written notice, as long as the meeting notice contained an explanation of the proposed change.

FULTION Neighborhood Meeting

Meeting second Tuesday of the month at Altersgate Church 7pm

About our association

Hi Neighbor:

In 1995 a group of folks who live in our square mile, the one bordered by Memorial and Mingo and 31st and 41st came together and formed the Fulton Neighborhood Association. It brought together residents of the Briarwood, Longview Acres, Imperial Estates, Memorial Estates, and Lazy Circle subdivisions into one organized partnership. The name Fulton Neighborhood Association was chosen because for many years, the Fulton Elementary School served the needs of the area and Fulton Creek runs through the center of the area.
The Association was formed primarily to protect and enhance property values. Other objectives such as preventing crime and vandalism as well as improving neighborhood and community relationships were also important considerations. Membership is open to anyone who lives within the prescribed boundaries, either as a homeowner or a renter. Meetings are held at least two times a year and usually take place in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3702 S. 90th E. Ave. which is across the street from the Briarwood Pool. The specific dates and times of the meetings are publicized several days in advance by signs placed on most of the busiest corners in the neighborhood and in our Newsletter. You are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings.
Most of our neighborhood is over 30 years old now and this brings some unique challenges to the maintenance of property values. Since the homes we live in are the biggest investment that most of us will ever make. Rising to these challenges becomes more and more important.
Accordingly, each one of us owes it to himself as well as to his neighbors to become more aware of conditions that definitely cause property values to go down. Some of the more common conditions that have been observed in our area and are in violation of the City Code are as follows:
· Uncut lawns with grass or weeds allowed to grow to 10” or 12”.
· Vehicles parked on the lawn.
· Vehicles parked in the street for more than 24 hours.
· Inoperable vehicles parked in driveways.
· Operating commercial businesses in a residential zoned area.
· Trash and or junk that is allowed to accumulate and pile up around the house or out by the fence, on the front porch or in the driveway.
· Using the front porch, driveway or side of the house for storage.
So, the Fulton Neighborhood Association is asking for everyone’s help. Lets all work together to keep our property values up by making our neighborhood look the very best it can.
And remember, you are encouraged to become part of the Fulton Neighborhood Association. The meetings are open so come and participate. The more participation we have, the more effective we can become.
Thanks for your support;
The Fulton Neighborhood Association