Blair Hills Association
January 19, 2016

Blair Hills President Annie Wilson started the meeting at 7:05pm

November meeting minutes were read and approved as read

Announcements 

• Neighbor Reverend Ralph Butler passed away 
• Tommy's wife passed away 16 months ago 
• Sympathy cards will to be sent to both families 

Hospitality 

• Due to illness, Dorothy Steiner will be unable to be our hospitality chair. Floretta Gaskin will be the new Hospitality Chair.
• It was requested to increase the budget for sending condolences to those in the neighborhood who have passed away.
• There was a discussion on consistency with gifting.
• Floretta motioned for deceased Blair Hills residents to receive a card and discretionary gift such as a pie or flowers not to exceed $35.
• The motion was seconded.
• There was discussion on active apartment members receiving gifts. It was decided active members would be included.
• Motion was approved unanimously.

Discussion on Email Etiquette 

• Judith reported there was an email chain about a woman stealing newspapers from neighbors yards.
• Neighbors responded that this woman had been given permission to take not steal newspapers.
• It was agreed that accusations of stealing without proof is reprehensible.
• Reminder to Blair Hills residents to ask around before making any accusations and please be tactful before putting out accusations on a public dialogue medium such as email.

Picnic Update

• Annie spoke w Dan Hernandez and we are not eligible for a park discount.

Traffic Discussion 

• There was an open discussion on traffic solutions regarding Jon Melvin's email.
• It was noted that any solution would prove an inconvenience for some residents and that we would need to give a little to solve the problem.

A straw vote was taken on traffic solutions. Vote results shown.

1. Place a sign on Lenawee and Wrightcrest requiring no right turn onto La Cienega between 4-7pm Monday through Friday with the exception of residents - majority
2. Placard for Blair Hills residents - majority
3. Signage prior to entering Blair Hills in the city of LA placed on Holdrege, Bowcroft and Rodeo- not a majority
4. Every household receive notifications on traffic meetings - majority
5. Look into cost of guard gate and impact on residents - yes
6. Submit the traffic study provided by the Schultz – yes (now posted on the web site – Jon Melvin)
7. Public art- not majority

• Antoinette will be sending suggestions to Jon and he will pass along to Gabe Garcia

New Business

• There was more discussion on holding a meeting every other month unless something urgent needed to be discussed. There was a suggestion for every quarter but people wanted every other month.
• The Kenneth Hahn Recreation Room will be renovated starting mid February and will be unavailable for 4-5 months.
• Blair Hills Association would look into meeting at City Hall.
• Golden State Water will be working on the new nature center.
• They will be installing water lines, new fire department connection and a new fire hydrant in and along Stoneview Drive. The work is scheduled for Jan 25- 29, 2016. For information call Matthew Feldhaus, 626-300-3262.
• Reminder to watch for persons casing residences. If spotted call the non emergency police line at # 310-837-1221.
• Discussed a need for looking into neighborhood watch.
• Antoinette is looking into updating the newsletter.
• There will be an election in April with 3 City council seats available. There was an interest in a forum with the candidates for Blair Hills.
• Kerri thanked everyone who turned out for Santa Sleigh. We will be on their schedule again next year!
• Cheri has welcome kits for new neighbors. Captains please contact her for them if you would like to hand them out.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm

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