SIA Minutes January 11, 2007
The meeting was called to order by Wayne Jones, president at 6:00 p.m.Members present: Lori Sauls, Eli Sauls, Steve Howard, Amy Blankenship, Wanda Pate, Ron Daugherty, Pascal Gill, and Nadine Nicolls
1. Length of meetings--Wayne proposed that a one hour time limit for SIA Board meetings be established. A discussion followed. Amy expressed concern that this would limit meaningful and necessary discussion on topics that members were not prepared to discuss. Wanda made a motion that the meetings be limited to one hour with the understanding that the time could be extended for a specified time when needed with a concensus vote. This implies that board members be prepared by reading any advanced material sent to them.
2. Purpose of SIA--Waynde questioned why SIA is here and why we as members are here. Pascal inquired as why this question was being asked. Amy stated that SIA was established to help preserve the rural character of Saucier as it develops. Pascal stated that we are here to work for the desires and wants of the community, to be a liason for the will of the community.
3.Andrews University Plan--There will be a presentation of the Saucier Town Plan on January 29th at 6:00p.m. at the Saucier Community Center.
Amy will design a flyer to promote the meeting and have it printed. Lori and Wayne will also put an announcement on their business sign. Steve will contact key people to invite them.
4. Amy requested to be put on the agenda for 1/18 to speak about land use and how to deal with zoning.
5.Committee Reports--Committee reports need to be given monthly so the information will be in the minutes and on file.
Pascal reported on Leisure Services committee meeting. Assignments were made for the three phases of study. Reports are due the first week of Feb. From the reports they can plan and budget.
Andrea T. held a meeting a Saucier Elem. today. to help the school get a grant for playground equipment, up to $15,000.
Wanda stated that community education classes for the fall are doable. The education committee will have to make a decision about which classes to offer and try to identify instructors needed. Sara can run a survey in the Saucier Gazette to determine the classes wanted by the community.
Amy will go with a new approach to the Beautification committee to get new volunteers.She has spoken to Cindy Simmons and to people about the trailer issue. She has hit some roadblocks there. She is is working on a plan to deal with concerns tactfully. She will send out material on this to SIA Board members.
At the meeting on January 29th, SIA needs to recruit more volunteers and ask for donations. SIA shoud set up and announce the date for the next general community meeting - Fabruary 26th
Ron volunteered to attend the Concerned Citizens meetings.
The Wastewater treatment plant will not have the main processing plant in the Industrial Park according to the governor's plan. It will only be an interim plant.
Treasurer's Report-$3164.13, $3000 of which is grant money.
An audit committee is needed. Pascal to be in charge of forming such a committee. Wayne will speak to an accountant about the tax information for the year.
The Farmer's Market is not busy now. Hopefully business will pick up about March or April. Someone spoke to Steve about wanting to donate a pavillion for the farmer's market. No follow up from said person yet.
Amy wants Steve and Wayne to do a presentation for the Board of Supervisors highlighting the accomplishments of SIA. Wayne and Steve will work together on this.
Ron brought up that we should have an informational meeting for the public more often, possibly every other month. It was decided that a meeting would be held when information dictates it.
Wayne reiterated that anyone can attend a SIA Board meeting if they choose to do so.
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