The meeting of the HYNCA Members was held at 2002 E 5th Ave # 108, Tampa, FL 33605 at 1830 and was called to order by the Acting President, Ron DeSantis at 1840.
The following Directors were in attendance: Ron De Santis – Acting President, Scott Moore, Treasurer, Tony LaColla, Vice President and Thomas C. Knueppel, Secretary.
The following members were in attendance: Rich Simmons, David Bailey, Aisha Sanchez, Connie Rasmussen and Jose Garboza. Also attending were Donna Chen and Tina Rapp from Hartline.
The minutes were prepared by Thomas C. Knueppel
Proceedings:
The Minutes from our 7-24-06 meeting were approved.
Donna Chen from Hartline Business & Special Services talked about the Tampa-Ybor City Historic Electric Streetcar project. The special $ 0.33/$1000 assessment considered for specific properties has been shelved for the time being. Apparently, there will also not be an assessment for those homeowners who have filed for Homestead Exemption. Donna and Tina also explained to us the financial situation of the Streetcar system and handed out a very informative publication. Also discussed was the availability of $ 20 tickets (a 50% discount) for those homeowners located along the streetcar line. The members also requested that Donna pass on our recommendation to make an annual pass available for $ 50 which provides unlimited rides for homeowners along the line.
Tony Lacolla informed us that the Planning Commission approved the Adamo Rezoning process and that the study will proceed.
We then discussed at length various proposals and recommendation to be made to the YCDC to improve the appearance of our Neighborhood. Specifically, these items were agreed upon:
- The Association will write to all homeowners asking them to improve the appearance of their right-of way and front yards. ACTION: Thomas Knueppel prepares the letter which will be included in the mailing prepared by Tony LaColla by September 4th.
- Place additional “historic” street lamps along 4th and 5th Ave. ACTION: Ron DeSantis to address with Vince Pardo at the next YCDC meeting
- Implement brick crosswalks rather than the white stripes. ACTION: Ron DeSantis to address with Vince Pardo at the next YCDC meeting
- Installation of “Welcome Signs” to Ybor on the south side of Ybor. ACTION: Ron DeSantis to address with Vince Pardo at the next YCDC meeting
David Bailey talked about the proposed Neighborhood get-together at the Rock & Sports restaurant. We agree on September 12th at 7 pm. ACTION: Tony LaColla to prepare letter inviting the Neighborhood and mail this letter together with Thomas Knueppel’s “maintenance letter” no later than September 5th. Also, Thomas Knueppel will email all members advising them of this get-together via email. Additionally, Thomas Knueppel will contact Donna Chen to attend this meeting to publicize Hartline activities and sell tickets at this get-together.
A suggestion as made to invite Bill Doherty from Code Enforcement to one of our meetings. ACTION: Ron DeSantis to arrange invitation.
Jose Garboza talked briefly about the Web site for the Association and committed himself to have at least one page up before the September 12th get-together. ACTION: José Garboza
We also decided on the Ybor “bumper sticker” design and will have them available for sale at the September 12th meeting. ACTION: Scott Moore
Our next general meeting will be held on September 18th at 6:30 pm at the usual location
The meeting as adjourned at 2010.
