The meeting of the HYNCA Board was held at 2002 E 5th Ave # 108, Tampa, FL 33605 at 1830 and was called to order by the President, Tony LaColla at 1835.
The following Directors were in attendance: Tony LaColla, President, Scott Moore, Treasurer, Aisha Sanchez, Vice President and Thomas C. Knueppel, Secretary.
The following Directors-at-Large were also present: Rich Simmons, Carl Hognefelt, and Ron DeSantis.
Members in attendance were: Jose Garboza
The minutes were prepared by Thomas C. Knueppel
Proceedings:
• The Minutes from our 9-18-06 meeting were approved by the Board.
• Tony LaColla reported on the YCDC meeting which was held on September 27th. At that meeting no quorum was available hence no voting occurred. However, a general discussion on grants for the neighborhood took place but no specific information on those is yet available. Also discussed was the subject of alleyways – apparently the City is planning to “brick” the alleyways first whereas the YCDC feels that priority should be given to streets instead. ACTION: Aisha volunteered to attend the Alleyway Committee meeting on October 4th.
• Thomas C. Knueppel raised the issue that outside perceptions about Ybor still view us a dangerous and crime ridden environment and voiced the opinion that a public relations campaign should be undertaken to address this issue. The members present agreed with this perception.
• We then discussed the noise issue. ACTION: Carl Hognefelt volunteered to prepare a position paper that frames the options available to us. General opinion is that noise is fine but should be within legal limits.
• Following this we discussed the participation of Directors-at-Large on various Neighborhood Committees. However, since we have not yet formed an opinion on what committees are required the decision on this swill be postponed. ACTION: Tony LaColla to provide feedback at our next meeting.
• The discussion then turned to the proposed “Drink Special Ordinance” proposed by the City. A motion was made by Tony LaColla which was seconded by all to draft a letter to the City asking for this neighborhood to become involved in the drafting of the proposal. ACTION: Tony LaColla to prepare letter to the City.
• The issue was raised that we need stronger participation in the Barrio Latino Commission. Aisha indicated an interest in submitting her application for the vacant Residential slot on this position. ACTION: Aisha Sanchez to prepare proposal to the BLC.
• Ron DeSantis reported that it is his understanding that for the upcoming Guavaween event residents will only be given free daytime tickets rather than nighttime passes. The membership very strongly and emotionally expressed their disagreement with this and felt that since we are the ones bearing the brunt and inconvenience of this event we should be given free night time passes to compensate us for the problems we will be having. As the daytime events are primarily for younger children and given the relatively “childless” makeup of the residents in Ybor daytime passes are of no great use to us. ACTION: Ron DeSantis to convey our position to CC Events and also to Tom Keating at the Chamber of Commerce, who are the beneficiaries of this event.
• Jose Garboza talked about his “Friends of Ybor” idea and will be presenting proposals at the October 16th General Members meeting. ACTION: Jose Garboza.
• Jose then talked about our Neighborhood Web Site. ACTION: Thomas C. Knueppel to update the website regularly with pertinent information and Jose Garboza to issue instructions to all Directors about the mechanics of this update process.
• Scott Moore presented several drafts of a “new and improved” logo for the Association which was prepared by his friend Rowena. We decided on one of this proposal but based on the recommendation of several Directors wanted a further change made to it. ACTION: Scott Moore to incorporate an Ybor Streetlamp into this design.
• Aisha Sanchez raised a concern about speeding problems on 4th Avenue. This was seconded by Thomas C. Knueppel and a proposal was made to erect a speed display on 4th. No Action.
Our next general meeting will be held on Monday, October 16th at 6:30 pm at the Bunker – Tre Amici Bar.
The meeting as adjourned at 2000.
