DISTRICT 8 COALITION OF NEIGHBORHOODS
Annual Meeting - January 26, 2012
DRAFT MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by President Don Couchman at 7:04 pm.

The agenda was accepted by general consent. Darlene Couchman was approved to take minutes.

The minutes from the November 2011 meeting were accepted by general consent.

Visitors and guests were introduced.

Program: The program was presented by Solid Waste Acting Director, Jill Holbert who spoke about the city’s plans to upgrade the recycling program.

Mayor Richard Berry was introduced and spoke about the options for improving traffic flow at Paseo Del Norte and I-25. He thanked APD Foot Hills Commander Cliff Saylor for his work in making the city safer.

Announcements: The representative from Embudo Canyon invited neighborhoods to their second annual meeting, March 24th, with New Mexico legislators regarding the January legislative session.

City Council Report: Councilor Trudy Jones reported that the new K9 Skyline dog park is now open. She indicated that bids for Holiday Park were in and it appears the project can be completed in one phase.

APD Report: Commander Saylor reported that APD is using a crime analysis program for officer deployment. He stressed the importance of Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Watch programs.

Officers Reports: Vice President Bob Trudo--no report. President—Don Couchman reported that a box dropped off by former Secretary/Treasurer Carole Pigaty included a Cashier’s Check and information that the District 8 Coalition Bank Account had been closed.

New Business: Election of Secretary and Treasurer. There were no nominations for Secretary. For Treasurer, Francisco Osuna volunteered to accept the nomination. Dave Waymire nominated Mr. Osuna. The motion was seconded. There being no other nominations for Treasurer, Mr. Osuna was elected by acclamation. The following were appointed to an audit committee: Darrell Spreen (chair), Francisco Osuna, and Dave Waymire. Their report will be presented at the March meeting.

The next Coalition meeting is scheduled for 22 March 2012.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Submitted by:
Darlene A. Couchman, Secretary Pro Tem

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