Heritage Neighborhood Association

2005-February Meeting Minutes

Elections

Posted minutes from February 17, 2005 meeting of the Heritage Neighborhood Association.

Heritage Neighborhood Association (HNA)
Kathy Murphy, President
Joe Pedron, Vice President
Robin Pedron, Secretary
Karen Eitschberger, Treasurer (absent)

The meeting was called to order by Kathy Murphy.

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First order, discussion and election of officers to replace outgoing Vice President, Joe Pedron and outgoing Secretary, Robin Pedron. Kathy gave a history of the Heritage Neighborhood Association and an overview of officer duties.

Vice President nominee/volunteer was voted on and elected. The new Vice President of the Heritage Neighborhood Association is Leona Daves 503-754-1847 (L_Daves57@msn.com).

Secretary nominee/volunteer was voted on and elected. The new Secretary of the Heritage Neighborhood Association is Shelley Dalman 360-883-3131 (LTShelley@comcast.net).

Sheryl Brady volunteered to assist (donniebell@juno.com).

A thank you to both Robin & Joe Pedron for their past year of service. A special thank you to Joe for providing 3 sandwich board signs to post around the area on the days of the neighborhood meetings to remind people to attend.

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Presenter Kay Ellison from Vancouver For Peace provided information about the organization being an ad-hoc group of citizens of Clark County, Washington working together for the dream of peace and justice for all, which held their first meeting on January 2, 2003. She handed out a flyer with lots of information about the organization, events, websites and more. She can be reached at 360-696-4840. Upcoming events include a regular film night (2nd Wednesday of each month at Marshall Elementary), April 3 – April 5, Eyes Wide Open Exhibit (in Portland, topic Iraq war), April 17 workshop on conscientious objection and the Draft (3:00 – 5:00 at Marshall Elementary in the Media Center). They are interested in promoting Fair Trade coffee and are available to come to your church and host a coffee. A Peace & Justice Fair is scheduled for Sept. 24, 2005 in downtown Vancouver, cost is $15 for a group table.


Kathy Murphy fielded questions from attendees on topics they’d like to learn more about relative to the neighborhood. Some ideas were information on Neighborhood Watch, identity theft, crime statistics, meth labs, code ordinances, area development.
It was mentioned that a prowler has recently been burglarizing homes in the Country Lane development. It was advised to contact the neighborhood Sheriff Liaison and report this activity. and if possible he can increase patrols.

Craig.Hogman@clark.wa.gov
Sheriff's Office Liaison
Cell phone 253-0286
Office # 397-6095
Voice Mail 397-6008 x5432

Also mentioned was a problem rental house with a crowd of people living there causing a nuisance, several cars, minors present. They’ve been arrested several times and they keep coming back. Property owner (landlord) lives in Portland, is aware of the problems but does nothing about them. A suggestion was made to contact Child Protective Services and report the living environment of the minors as well as getting Clark County Code Enforcement involved. The owner will get fined for tenant violations.

Individuals with questions can contact Kathy Murphy - President 360.882.4784 Kathy@POVA.com.

Next meeting will be held Tuesday March 22 at Fire Station 88 at 7:00 p.m.