SIA Board Meeting Minutes, August 7,2006
The meeting was called to order at 5:50p.m. by Wayne Jones, president. Members present: Wayne Jones, Steve Howard, Lori Sauls, Nadine Nicolls, Sarajane Smith, Wanda Pate, Eli Sauls, Amy Blankenship, and Ron Dougherty.The minutes from the meeting of July 31st were presented. Sarajane made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Steve Howard seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
Lori Sauls presented a treasurer's report. The balance on hand is $568.76. SIA received $650.00 in donations during the month of July. The report was approved. Sarajane Smith made a motion to have the treasurer's report presented once a month. Wanda Pate seconded the motion, and it passed.
Money from the farmer's market will go into the general fund, but will be tagged for market use only. Lori Sauls said to refer to Quick Books if information is needed about the SIA account.
The secretary will work with the president to plan the agenda for meetings.
Old Business:
1. Andrews University- The sheriff's department helicopter will possibly be used to fly the students to take pictures. Everything is on track for housing and feeding the students. The Harrison County Planner has information about the students coming and other SIA news.
2.Farmer's Market- The Grand Opening was a success. The new set-up for the vendors worked well. Several dignitaries were present for the ribbon cutting: Connie Rockco, Jessica Upshaw, and Wayne Payne. Dalton McGuire is willing to pay to have the trees cut down around the house. He is speaking to Ron Dougherty about this. The sign will be replaced eventually. Jeff Gatton offered to make a plaque for the market using the SIA logo. There will be a farmer's market committee meeting on Thursday, August 10, at 4:30 in the conference room.
3. Town Center Meeting - The letters to the residents and land owners of the town center area are ready to be mailed. Sarajane has reserved the community center for the meeting. The agenda will be to inform the people about what is going on in the area and to find out who wants to participate.
4.Leisure Services - The grant is getting ready to go out.
5.Building and Beautification - Amy Blankenship's plan for this committee will be presented and discussed on August 21.
New Business:
1.FEMA - Wayne Jones and Steve Howard met with Andrea Trzaska. She brought in a housing planning expert. A report is being done tailored for Saucier to help FEMA aid Saucier monetarily. The influx of people from the coast means Saucier has been affected by Hurricane Katrina. There may be help on the budget for some subcommittees.
2.MS Land Trust - This can take into trust wetlands with the purpose that it cannot be developed. Wayne and Steve spoke to Judy Speckler who is excited about the plans for the area. The land could be donated outright. Need to speak to Mr. McGuire.
3. Infrastructure - Plans to include Old Hwy. 49 in the infrastructure study for the town center diamond are being developed.
4.Surveyor - Without a good survey of the 24 acres, Andrews University students cannot do much. A detailed topographical map is needed. Volunteers to do this are needed. Eli Sauls will check on some contacts. The survey is needed by September 11. SIA can mark the trees that are to be saved.
5. WLOX - SIA has been invited to speak on the 4 o'clock show on Tuesday, August 8. After much discussion, Steve Howard was selected to speak for SIA on the show. Lisa Gregore will resume public relations duties when she is once again able to attend meetings.
6. YMCA - There will be a meeting on August 29th with David Harris, director of the YMCA of South MS to find out the needs for getting a YMCA in Saucier and a location for it.
7.Meetings - The conference room should be scheduled through Kathy for committee meetings to avoid conflict. A calendar will be posted in the room for reference.
8. Health and Welfare - Wanda Pate presented the goals and objectives for this committee. She identified three area on focus: community health, public safety, and transportation and road safety. Wayne added that a new number, 2-1-1, can be called for information. it was also pointed out that the clinic is open to everyone.
9. Education-Sarajane Smith presented the goals and objectives for education. The main areas of focus will be interaction with the principals of the area schools and working to have a larger public library in Saucier. Other areas added: adult education, home schooling, classes from GCCC, and a parent resource center.
For thought: SIA needs a grant coordinator and a full-time planner.
posted by Steve Howard @ 9:59 PM
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