Tuesday, June 06, 2006

SIA Board Meeting

Apologies from Pascal Gill and Nadine Nicolls

Dorothy Jones attended to give a report on the progress of the Farmer's Market. Sarajane also confirmed that she had spoken to the most immediate neighbors of the proposed market, and met with general support and approval for our plans. After a brief progress report on the market from Dorothy, with additional comment from Sarajane and Steve, a sub-committee was set up with Dorothy Jones, Sarajane Smith, JoAnne Munghia and Nadine Nicolls and headed by Steve Howard to pursue the Farmer's Market.

The first thing on the agenda was to finish defining SIA. It was decided that SIA is the Board and the Offices. This definition was accepted .

July 17th is the date of the community meeting. Sewer and Water will be discussed at this meeting.

We need to prioritize the community plan. Sewer, water, zoning, monitoring roads, architecture and beautification, welfare, health, education, and recreation should be at the top of the list.

Beth Corder proposed a community newsletter. This would let the community know what is in the plans for Saucier. Steve pointed out that the Saucier Community Blog, and irregular newsletters sent out by email currently keep web-connected members of the community informed of the SIA efforts. Wanda made a motion to make Beth Corder the reporter and Lisa Gregore the editor sarajane seconded it. It was passed.

Steve reported that he should soon receive the interim 601 report from MDOT. This report would be on all the information gathered from the community. It was suggested that the board write a letter in response to the report.

Mr. DeCoux , retired from Gulfport Parks and Recreation, has offered his services in identifying recreation needs of the community.

Steve reported on Our Town Workshops. It is a two and one-half day planning workshop. He is going to follow up with more information.

Wanda Pate gave a suggestion on board rotation Wanda made a motion that all board members stay in place until 2007. Then the rotation policy would go into effect. Steve Howard seconded it. It was passed by the board. Wanda made a suggestion that we look at the list of volunteers and make suggestions to fill vacancies.

Ron Corder tenatively asked if he could resign . Wayne asked Ron if he could stay on until his position was filled. Wayne stated that he appreciated Ron and Beth contribution to the board.

The next board meeting will be Thursday, June 8th.