An open meeting of the Board of Directors of the Sauganash Community Assn. was held on May 22, 2007 at the Sauganash School auditorium.

President Dennis Hammer called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.

The minutes from the March 27th meeting were presented and approved.

The officer's slate was introduced and approved. New board members were introduced and welcomed.

The group discussed plans for the 4th of July parade and party. The SCA have applied for permits. The lineup will take place at Thorndale and Kostner. The group was reminded not to park cars on the parade route the day of the parade.

It was announced that as part of the mosquito abatement program a spraying will take place on July 2nd. Anyone with concerns can keep their windows closed. A motion was made and approved to continue the mosquito abatement program for this season.
New traffic plans for Cicero and Peterson will be in place soon. Traffic studies will continue to work on improving problems in our area.

Alderman Laurino distributed energy efficient light bulbs to encourage energy savings. She thanked Dennis Hammer for his service as President of the Sauganash Community Association and welcomed him as the new President of the Sauganash Chamber of Commerce. She congratulated the SCA on its website and stated that it was much appreciated.   She also said she is working with several residents on issues concerning animal care and control to bring educational programs and adoption events to our area. Finally she said the Sauganash Design Committee continues its work on a booklet about Sauganash.   It will contain guidelines on architectural designs that will be in harmony with the existing community.

It was reported that the Bob Perkaus Jr. 5K run will take place the 1st Sunday in October. Volunteers are needed to help. The committee continues to work on the details.

A resident asked about the new recycling program in the City. Laurino responded by saying that we are not in the present round, but looking forward to the blue cart program for recycling in the future.

Residents were reminded to use the hotline for questions and concerns in the community. Additionally they were told to call 911 when anything happens so that it is recorded.

It was reported that the Community Association has 750 members.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P.M.