EDGEWATER TRIANGLE NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION MONTHLY MINUTES September 12, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. There were 18 people in attendance.

The minutes of the July meeting were unanimously approved.

Treasurer's report: $440.00 on hand. There is a $50 check outstanding and $61.60 is due for the web page.

Report by Mark Ross on the Gethsemene meeting with the Alderman, Alderman's staff, Gethsemene empoyees and Regis' wife. I'll keep it short: It did not go well. No changes will be made in any area.

A motion to reimburse Mark Ross $61.60 for the website domain name and hosting passes unanimously.

Adria Colak: He is requesting a zoning variance at 5692-94 Ridge. He want to add a basement unit. Motion to approve passes unanimously.

ECC fundraiser: The event will be held Nov. 3 at the Chicago Yacht club. Sue is buying a table up front. A motion to buy ad space in the event program lead to a heated discussion of the merits of ECC. A motion for a full page ad passes with 11 yeas, 2 nays and 2 abstentions.

Ridge Avenue Firehouse Committee: Sue suggests Mike Rohrback head the project. The next meeting is Oct. 18.

Presidency: The new President of ETNA should be elected next month according to the bylaws. Sue has been nominated. A motion to immediatly elect Sue is unanimously approved.

Handbills: Sue has contacted the Alderman's office about commercial handbill distribution policies for the ward.

P&Z committee update: Proposal to put a 45 story, 288 unit building on the southeast corner of Sheridan/Hollywood. The building would have an additional 8 levels of parking and a spire. The builder is looking for 12 million in TIF funds.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Mark Ross
Secretary