July 2014 SNA Board Meeting Minutes

The July meeting of the Southmoreland Neighborhood Association was held July 14, 2014, at 7 pm at All Souls' Unitarian Universalist Church.  

Board members in attendance were: Gina Tamasi, Kat Carroll, Susan Casserley, Scott Heffley, Kelley Phelan and Greg Corwin.  In addition, Toni Wood, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Nelson, Michael Cross, Director of Security for the Nelson and Bob Bayless, Director of Security and Safety for KCAI, as well as many concerned neighbors. 

There were no minutes from June's meeting, as there was no quorum. 

Kat provided the Treasurer's Report. June 30 Balance was $7,082.27. Total June deposits were $1571.67 and total June withdrawals were $2030.  

Greg reported on development, including progress for the Westport Middle School redevelopment.  The group who purchased Westport Middle School, Kansas City Sustainable Partners requested approval by the neighborhood to change the concept to include more non-profit office space, and eliminate all market-rate housing in the new facility.  The board voted, and the change was approved. Greg was to draft a letter to Kansas City Sustainable Partners to let them know of SNA's approval to the change.  

Greg also provided an update to the status of the sale of the Westport High School. Academie Lafeyette will not be moving to the building and Foutch Brothers is working on retooling their proposal. There will be an updated August 14 presentation by Foutch Brothers at All Soul's at 6 pm. 

Scott reported that the Cunningham place on Warwick was slated to be sold at the courthouse steps soon. The board agreed that a parking lot was not the best use of the property. 

Gina Tamasi and Sergeant Matt Payne reported on the past month's crime. Crime is generally higher during the summer months. Sgt. Payne stressed the need for residents to be aware of their surroundings when out and about, and not to be flashing electronic devices which make residents easy targets for tempted criminals. 

Many residents voiced their concern for increased patrol throughout the neighborhood, including the alleys.  

Meeting adjourned.