Willow Wood Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting - February 7, 2012
Directors Attending: Kathy Burns, Ben Menard, Gail Bradley, Alan Blumer, Cassandra Destefano
Guests Attending: Jon and Betty Neil

• Minutes – January 2nd meeting minutes were approved as published on the web site.
• Treasurer Report: There were no transactions during January. The checking account balance remains at $374.34. There are outstanding bills for web site hosting related expenses which total about $101.00. These bills will be paid in the near future.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Kathy Burns distributed a revised “New Neighbor Welcome Letter” that was approved by all attending Board members. As new residents move into Willow Wood, Kathy will mail the letter to the new neighbors.
• Ben Menard reported that the Parks Department has not contacted him regarding the replacement of the damage park sign for the West Park. He will follow up with Brook Bench via email.
• The Board confirmed plans to hold the annual meeting on March 20th, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Saint. Michaels Lutheran Church. Gail Bradley has received permission to use the meeting space from Debbie at Saint. Michaels. Councilman Tom Mulligan has tentatively agreed to attend the meeting and speak briefly. Gail will confirm the date with him in the near future. About two weeks before the meeting Alan Blumer will send an email invitation to all the Willow Wood residents in the WWNHA address book. Alan will include a request for new Board member candidates in the invitation. He will also encourage residents to submit questions to be discussed at the meeting. Ben Menard will place the meeting announcement signs at the three entrances about two weeks in advance as well.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Two neighbors contacted the Board regarding the owner of 13049 Patrick Circle regarding his use of the West Park as a dumping ground for the waste from his two large dogs. Ben Menard contacted the Humane Society who then visited the owner to warn him that a continuation of the behavior could lead to a civil complaint and a fine. Ben Menard will contact Brook Bench of the Omaha Parks Maintenance Division to discuss the possibility of installing “dog waste” signs throughout all the parks.
• The Willow Wood Association sign at the 123rd Street entrance was vandalized. Although Kathy Burns recovered the sign, it may not be repairable. Ben Menard will investigate repairs.
• The City Of Omaha has contacted the Association regarding the contact information we wish to publish in their Neighborhoods Directory. Currently, ex-president Donna Christian is listed. Gail Bradley agreed to email the city regarding our new contact information.
• The Annual Spring Clean Up program is now open for registration. Gail Bradley will respond to the City’s invitation and keep the Board informed of her progress.
• The Mutual Of Omaha Foundation has informed the Association that grant applications are due by March 31st. Ben Menard will look at the application to determine if we qualify for their program.