A meeting of the Sauganash Community Assn. was held on April 20, 2010 at the North Shore Community Bank, 

President Sue Williamson called the meeting to order at 6:57 PM.

A motion was made and accepted to approve the March minutes with a correction.

It was reported that plans for the 4^th of July celebration which is to be held on the 5^th of July this year are on track.  A new quote for insurance coverage for this and subsequent events was accepted by the group.  The new policy will be issued June 1^st.

The nominating committee slate for next year was reviewed by the board.  The current officers will remain with the exception of the treasurer.  A motion was made and accepted to accept the slate as presented.   A new treasurer is being sought.  Three new board members applications were discussed.  A motion was made and accepted to add all three candidates to the board.

The finance committee reminded the board that plans are being set to sponsor a movie in Sauganash Park.

Public institution matters were discussed.  The new addition to the Sauganash School will begin after school lets out.  Renovation of the Sauganash Park Playground is put on hold because of a delay in some major contributions.

The real estate committee reported an update on the proposed change in the dry status of the 15^th precinct.  The ordinance that disallows the sale of alcohols within 200 feet of a school property line extends to the entire building in question.  Since the building at the Northwest corner of Peterson and Keating extends along Peterson Avenue almost to Cicero, no restaurant serving alcohol can be in that building even if the change were to take place.

The membership committee reported that we now have 689 members which exceeds last year's numbers.

The City Department of Aviation announced it will permanently close on May 6, 2010 a segment of the major diagonal runway 32 left/14 right.  It is likely that day and night landings from the east on this busy runway will be diverted permanently to other runways, most likely the runway over Sauganash which is 27 left.

The Committee has made contact with the Sauganash Village Homeowners Association.  We expect them to join the O’Hare noise coalition. 

The forest preserve district committee reported that the North Park Village Advisory Council voted to support Alderman Laurino’s ideas for the medical center building at North Park Village. 

The communications committee reported that they will update the website.

The board discussed co-sponsoring a community garage sale with Sauganash Park and voted against it.

The snow plowing and mosquito abatement committee reported that no extra funds were needed this year for snow plowing.  A motion to approve mosquito spraying this year was voted on and passed.  Community members can sign up for prior notification of spraying by calling Clark at 1-800-323-5727.  There will be an article place in the Sounds about this program.

The Board will host an open meeting at the Sauganash School at 6:30 P.M. on May 25^th,   The slate for the 2010 – 2011 Board of Directors and Officers will be presented and voted on at the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 P.M.