NorthEast Coalition of Neighborhoods

Minutes for August 17, 2008

Minutes - for the NorthEast Coalition - August 17, 2008

The meeting was called to order by President Claire Green-Fallon at 3:05; followed by the invocation given by Jack Brosch and a moment of silence for former member Ed Oliver who passed.

The financial report was given by Mike Aufrecht.  First Charter Bank was sold to Fifth Third Bank and our account has been transferred.  All other documentation will be given to the secretary at a later date.  

The September meeting will host Michael Barnes.  October 19, meeting will be held in conjunction with UPAC.  This will be considered a stump and will be held at the University City Y in the pavilion.  Candidates must sign up for speaking time of 3-5 minutes each.

Claire Green-Fallon introduced the speaker for the day - Trent Merchant.   Mr. Merchant started by introducing himself and telling us about some of the issues he and the school board are working on.  He talked about some of the following:

A). Lobbied to have the name changed for Derita Alternative School to Turning Point Alternative School.  Trying to lobby to have the school moved and replaced with a regular school, still in progress

• - 47 different sites for magnet schools
• - Focusing to stream line and see what's works best for the community
• - NE Learning Community leader Scott Muri spoke at UNCC at t he women's conference
• - Many issues and concerns that will require a lot of time and patience for the coming years for the board

Mr. Merchant answered questions from the audience and gave very good insight for those present.

5:00 P.M.  2^nd Meeting

Minutes from the last meeting were held in abeyance

Treasurers Report:

The treasurer report was reviewed at the beginning of the meeting.

Old Business:

• - None

New Business:

Dempsey Miller - District 99 NC State introduced himself to the audience. His main reason for running for office is to root out crime and see what he can do to prevent crime.

No further business, motion to adjourn the meeting of August 17, 2008 at 5:05 P.M.  Seconded.  All approved.  Motion carried.  ALL AYES