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Welcome
Vice President Larry opened the meeting at approximately 7:04 PM and welcomed all members and guests. All attendees introduced themselves and the areas they represent. President Munger arrived and took over the meeting.
Validation of Quorum
17 full members were present at the meeting
Circulation of Sign-In Sheets
Sign-in sheets were circulated for neighborhood representative correction and signature.
Approval of the Minutes
Approval of 1 September 2009 Minutes
Motion: Steve Vogt Second: Larry Bagley
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 17-0-0
Treasurer’s Report – Susanne Barr
Association balance – $243.77
No new members since last month.
Audit Report
Larry Bagley briefed the Treasurer’s audit to the membership.
- On 01 October 2009, Liz Lancaster, Francine Hansen, and Larry Bagley reviewed/audited the 2008, 2009, and 2007 Treasurer's records and found them to be complete, accurate, detailed, and meticulous. The records are thorough, well organized, and easily reviewed/audited. Susanne Barr has maintained an excellent record accounting and recording CONO income and disbursements. If there are any questions contact Liz, Francine, or me. If a signed hard copy letter is required for the records it can be provided at the next CONO meeting.
Revisions to the By-Laws:
President Munger briefed the proposed bylaw revisions. The proposed revision was accepted except as amended below.
Motion to adjust 3.01 and 3.02
Motion: Pat Webb Second: Larry Bagley
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 16-0-1
Motion – Remove 3.02
Motion: Marj Webster Second: Steve Vogt
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 14-0-3
Motion –3.01 add “or” to “neighborhoods and/or which”
Motion: Jan Doran Second: Marjorie Smith
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 15-1-2
Motion – add section 4.03 The CONO fiscal year shall be 1 Jan to 31 Dec.
Motion: Pat Webb Second: Larry Bagley
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 17-0-1
Motion – strike 6.01 “for no longer than one year”
Motion: Pat Webb Second: Larry Bagley
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 4-12-2
Motion – amend 6.01 “for no longer than two years”
Motion: Pat Webb Second: Rick Hoover
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 14-3-1
Motion – strike 6.01 “ex-officio”
Motion: Pat Webb Second: Rick Hoover
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 16-0-2
Motion – rename “Executive Committee” to “Executive Board” document wide with proper capitalization.
Motion: Marj Webster Second: Larry Bagley
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 18-0-0
Motion – Accept changes to the CONO Bylaws as amended at this meeting
Motion: Larry Bagley Second: Pat Webb
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 18-0-0
Election of Officers:
President Munger presented the Nominating Committee (Jan Doran, Pat Webb, and Marjorie Smith) recommendations for the CONO Executive Board. Dave Munger asked if there were nominations from the floor; there were none.
Nominating Committee recommendations:
1st VP: Liz Lancaster, Cragmoor Village
Secretary: Mike Hamm, Soaring Eagle
2nd At-Large: Welling Clark, Org Westside Neighborhoods
Motion: Larry Bagley Second: Pat Webb
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 18-0-0
Director Emeritus: Jan Doran, Discovery
Motion: Susanne Barr Second: Rick Hoover
Vote (Yes-No-Abstain): 18-0-0
CONO Economic Forums
Dave Munger discussed the status of the economic forums and asked for comments from the membership. One member stated he had a concern about the disenfranchising of citizens by threatening their Transit services. Another cited that the City has missed sales tax because big box stores/sales tax revenue centers are now being built outside city limits. The difficulty caused by the City’s large geographic “dispersement” makes public transit difficult. Transit goes from a $9 million budget to a $3 million budget.
Second forum, Dr. Crowley discussed that TABOR is incorrect. Changes are added rather than multiples population/inflation; artificially/incorrectly reduces revenue to government. The Gallagher Amendment was discussed. Economic rebound will not occur quickly. Other cities are growing faster even though COS has many desirable attributes
2C and 300 Ballot Issues
November City ballot issues were discussed. www.pikespeakqualityoflife.org
Neighborhood Roundtable
OWN, Welling Clark: Deferred to Rose & Bob Kliewer regarding the Vacation Rental Home problem on the Westside. CONO members cited that they are in agreement with OWN this is a citywide concern.
Comstock, Pat Webb: Thanked CONO for moderating their economic forum.
Discovery, Jan Doran: Very few foreclosures
CSU, Kristin Flannery: CSU is offering presentations.
Patty Jewett, Joe Sowell: 33% of residents showed up at annual block party.
MiddlePalmer Park, Charles Barber: Commented that former Sheriff Berry ’s wife passed away.
CSU, Kristin Flannery: CSU is offering presentations.
ONEN, Dave Munger: No longer website manager. ONEN supports 2C and opposes 300.
Sunrise Land Company (Kissing Camels area) has offered to host a CONO meeting in November; information to follow.
Meeting adjourned: 9:16 PM
Attendance List
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Organization
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First Name
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Last Name
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Colorado Springs Utilities
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Kristin
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Flannery
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Comstock Village HOA
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Pat
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Webb, Administrator
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Country Club HOA
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Jim
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Edwards
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Country Club HOA
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Jim
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Galvin
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Cragmor Village
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Liz
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Lancaster
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Discovery HOA
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Janice
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Doran, Admin.
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Falcon Estates HOA
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Larry
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Bagley
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Mesa Neighborhood Assn.
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Marj
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Webster
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Mid Palmer Park Blvd NOA
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Charles
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Barber
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Old North End Neighborhood Association
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Susanne
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Barr
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Old North End Neighborhood Association
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Dave
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Munger
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Organization of Westside Neighbors
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Welling
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Clark
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Park Hill Neighborhood Association
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Nancy
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Matthys, Pres.
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Park Hill Neighborhood Association
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Marjorie & Robert
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Smith
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Patty Jewett Neighborhood Association
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Joe
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Sowell
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Pleasant Valley Neighborhood Association
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Carol
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Corcoran
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Rustic Hills Improvement Association
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Rick
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Hoover
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Skyway Association
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Steve
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Vogt
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Soaring Eagles Community Assn.
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Mike
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Ham
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Kim
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Acee
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Larry
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Barrett
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Larry
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Fortner
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Tom
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Harold
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