RIVER VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

NOVEMBER 13, 2007 MEETING MINUTES

            Meeting was called to order by Ray Luth at 7:00pm due to the maternity absence of Vicki Hibbert. Ray reported our current bank balance is $1105.43.

        Old Business: Ray reported that 501(c)3 is still pending. Nominating committee presented the slate of proposed officers and 4 board members. They are Ron Miller, President; Kathy Cooper, Vice President; Ray Luth, Treasurer; Barbara Maxwell, Secretary. Board nominations for two year terms are Gary Kuck, Mike Tomlinson, James Bengfort, and Jerry Mitchell. Continuing on the board until Dec 2008 elections are Debi Sanditen, Anita Bryant, Anne Pollard, and Lana Taylor.

        Several current officers and board members encouraged anyone and everyone in the group to get involved, join the board, or take on a special project.

        Comments were made by Jerry Mitchell regarding the City Council meetings on neighborhood street maintenance procedures.

        Meeting was adjourned at 7:22pm and Ray introduced Patty Southmayd from PreserveMidtown.com. She explained that the objective of the group is to give physical neighbors a voice in how neighborhood property is developed. They are promoting "smart growth." They are proposing that each neighborhood form a Conservation District.

        Specifically, health and environmental issues related to tear-down, removal of old trees, stormwater runoff and pressure of more use of existing utility lines. Sherrie Cook from the Mapleridge Association reported that Tulsa is now on the endanged list with the Historic Preservation Society.

        The meeting concluded at 8:15pm.