March 2025 Board Meeting

Attendees:  
Syrus Ravazi
Julia Lebherz
Gerri Salley
Billy Hufnell
Maia Tatinclaux
Nicole Dungee
Bill Reuter
Paul Rubenson J
ulia Dumont
James Wright
Farzana  

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1.   Committee Updates –  

a. Maintenance & Beautification – Julia Dumont
i. Dumpster & Spring cleanup is being organized for March 15th.
ii. Access to shed – gloves, tools, leaf bags.

Membership Committee – Syrus Ravazi
i. Student happy hour being planned for the first Friday in May at The Starting Lineup.

Finance Committee – Julia Lebherz
i. Voted to approve budget II. Deb O’Neill is leaving the committee.

Safety Committee – Linda Smith
I. Follow up on the recent robbery incident.

Architectural Review Committee
I. Discussion of rehab on the corner of Portland & Emory – some outstanding issues including vinyl windows, etc.
II. Building on the corner of S Fremont & Pratt St – 3/12 hearing about proposal to repair cornice, owner says expense exceeds value of building. Two individuals from the neighborhood are making statements.
III. Home with vinyl windows installed on the weekend – working to have them replaced.
iv. Deb O’Neill is leaving the committee

2. Bylaws – current issues because they are specific inconsistencies in the written bylaws that might not require a Bylaws committee to be formed.  Also, the larger review was completed just two years ago, and the bylaws do not need a major review.  Nicole, Paul and Gerry will review the specific issues and make a recommendation by or in September on whether it is necessary to form a committee.  Vote on issue in November.

3. Meeting with Camden Yards Representatives – Nicole Dungee had a recent productive meeting at Camden Yards.  Representatives do not have much knowledge of Ridgely’s Delight, had not been to Babe Ruth Museum, etc.  Walk-through of neighborhood to be planned.  Paul suggested introducing them to business owners.  Comment was made that they’d like to focus on fans in the City this coming year.  

4. Motion was made to adjourn.  Seconded.