EGWC Meeting Minutes 1/15/2015

EAST GATEWAY COALITION

MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 15, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Roger Mickelson, who then stated that Roger Hartman had been nominated for President, and Geneiva Meeker had been nominated for Secretary. He then called for nominations from the floor; there being none, Warren Rowe moved nominations be closed. The motion was seconded and passed. The president then stated that election of the candidates would be accomplished by an e-vote which will be sent to all "dues paid member association representatives".

President Mickelson called on APD Foothills Area Command Commander John Thies. Commander Thies introduced Officer Kathryn White, and noted all officers are requested attend at least on such local meeting each year. He then noted that crime in the foothills area had decreased during the month on November. He stated there had been a decrease in auto thefts and burglaries. He stated that crime had been somewhat higher in the Singing Arrow area, however. Commander Thies noted that most crime committed in this area is committed by persons who do not live in the area.

President Mickelson stated that Jim Hamel, who is with the City’s contracting department, was scheduled to speak about the proposed Four Hills Road landscape project; however he was unable to attend the meeting. The president noted the project has been four years in the making, and State Senator Sue Wilson Beffort and State Representative Jim White had introduced legislation in 2014 to grant $50,000 to the project. However, the funds have been held up in the city as to how to commence the process.

President Mickelson stated that last January he and Roger Hartman attended meetings in which the city was looking to award 2.6 million dollars to an affordable housing project which was to be located at 13001 Central Avenue. There were no published public notices on that meeting; or on any subsequent meetings. He noted that many of the meetings were held, and action taken, which did not have a required quorum of members of the Affordable Housing Committee present. Mickelson and Hartman are working with Rob Perry, City CAO, to attain transparency of city expenditures and use of public funds.

The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

Submitted by,

Geneiva Meeker, Secretary.

East Gateway Coalition of Associations Agenda for 01/15/2015

East Gateway Coalition of Associations

Agenda for January 15, 2015

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

(South-West Corner of Elizabeth and Southern Blvd SE)

 

                                                                                              

 

6:30  Call to Order                                                     Roger Mickelson

         

6:35  Nominations for President and Secretary*

                   Roger Hartman has been nominated for President

                   Geneiva Meeker has been nominated for Secretary

 

6:40  APD Foothills Area Command Update                   Commander John Thies

 

7:00  Proposed Four Hills Road Landscape Project      Jim Hamel

 

 

 

8:45  Adjourn                                                               Roger Mickelson

 

East Gateway Coalition of Associations for 10/16/2014

East Gateway Coalition of Associations

Agenda for Thursday, October 16, 2014

 

Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center

(SW Corner of Southern Blvd and Elizabeth SE Between Eubank Blvd and Juan Tabo Blvd)

 

 

6:30             Call to Order                            Roger Mickelson

      

6:31             APD Update                              Commander John Thies

 

6:40             New Mexico Judiciary               Judge Henry Alaniz

 

The Invisible Branch of Government

This is a discussion by sitting judges seeking to inform the public about our judicial branch of government.

 

Questions and Answers

 

 

8:45              Adjourn                                    Roger Mickelson