Summary of January 2018 WNA Meeting

Held at Nora Library, ~25 homeowners attended

  • General Business
    • Board for 2018 (void in Co-captain for Crime Watch and Attorney- call Holly Gamage if interested)
  • Treasurers Report & Maintenance/Contracts discussion.
    • Dues go to towards Snow removal; Maintenance of entrances, triangle & Monon access; WNA events, Directory
  • Crime Watch update:
    • In need of Co-Captain
    • Reviewed roles of Block Captains
    • If you have had a crime occur, 1st contact police. Contact your block captain so they are able to report to WNA Crime Watch
    • Other key discussion points can be found in “Crime Watch” section
    • Discussion around Solicitors, how to discourage
  • Communication
    • Less Paper Communications/More electronic communication (Email blasts and Website postings)
    • WNA directory – updated and reproduced every 2 years. Next update late 2018
  • Social Events Updates
    • See 2018 calendar in “Events” section
    • Would like to add “Progressive Dinner” in 2018
      • Need volunteers and Hosts –contact Mary Tresize
    • 2017 closed with successful caroling event and holiday lights
    • Thanks to Mary Tresize for leading all our events
    • ** Volunteers are needed to help with ALL events – please volunteer, contact Mary Tresize**
    • 2018 “Help a Neighbor Day”
      • NEW for 2018
      • Would like to help a few of our elderly/Shut in Neighbors with a few simple house “fixes” – changing outdoor lightbulbs, minor fence repairs, etc.
      • Be sure to sign up.
    • Sign up sheets for Social events, progressive Dinner, Help a Neighbor Day
  • Community Liaison Updates:
    • Red Line Transit
      • Details found at: www.indyGoRed.com
      • Multiple upcoming public meetings occurring – attend one!
      • Great overview and discussion led by marcy Carlson
    • WNA drainage update
      • Neighborhood petition submitted has helped move Windcombe up on the priority list
      • Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District  – has provided ideas for helping surface drainage around your home. Go to: www.marionswcd.org
      • Thanks Janie Parr for the updates
    • Nora Alliance Update
      • Multiple WNA homeowners attend
      • Few key updates:
      • Working to bring new “right” businesses into Nora
      • Aldi going in where Marsh is.
      • Ace closing February 14th (Apartments going in)
      • Monon Trail updates: more Events, Beautification, Micro Parks
      • 86th and Westfield – Re-striping sidewalks
      • Website: Noraindy.org, noraindy.com, Facebook: Nora Indy