DPNA Meeting Minutes

Regular Monthly Meeting
April 1, 2004

Board members present: Carol Donin (President), Pam Campa (Treasurer), Rob Dilworth (Secretary), Jesse Eustice (At-Large Member), Daniel Kirk (At-Large Member), Peg Lanier (At-Large Member)

Neighbors present: Jason McClellan, Nancy McNabb, Barry Ragin

1. Treasurer's Report

Pam Campa reported that the DPNA has $3,487 in its account.

2. Brochure Update

Rob Dilworth stated that Chris Crochetiere is designing the DPNA brochure and that she hopes to complete the art preparation and the layout within the next couple of weeks. Rob will prepare a paper-and-printing budget after proofs of the brochure have been created.

3. Committee Updates

Welcome Committee. Carol Donin said that she would become the chair of the Welcome Committee and is working on the welcome packet. She asked Barry Ragin to put standing copy in the newsletter, informing neighbors that she can be contacted about new residents in Duke Park.

Traffic Committee. Peg Lanier reported that she had contacted the city about the Roxboro-Mangum interchange and that she had successfully gotten the city to put up a no-left-turn sign, but she would like the city to do something that's more effective.

4. Durham CAN (Congregations, Associations, and Neighborhoods)

Daniel Kirk provided some background information on Durham CAN and said that he would some time investigating the organization. He may try to catalyze some interest in Duke Park.

5. Various

Junior League Project. Nancy McNabb discussed the Junior League's Inaugural Designer Showhouse, which is Whitehall Terrace (also known as the Wright Mansion) at 105 W. Knox St. The house will be open to the public from April 24 to May 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at http://www.jlshowhouse.com, through members of the Junior League of Durham and Orange Counties (such as Nancy), or by calling 919-682-8999.

Web site. Barry Ragin reported that Claire Doyle needs help with the maintenance and updating of the DPNA's Web site. He estimates that the volunteer assistance would require 4-8 hours of work per month.

Tree Funding. A group in Durham is proposing that the city put $15K in its budget for tree replacement. The Board passed a motion in support of this proposal.

Speaker. John Compton will speak at an upcoming DPNA meeting about the Historic Preservation Society of Durham.


Minutes of the March Monthly Meeting, March 11, 2004
The February DPNA meeting was a potluck. No business was conducted.
Minutes of the January Monthly Meeting, January 8, 2004

Minutes of the December Monthly Meeting, December 11, 2003
Minutes of the November Monthly Meeting, November 13, 2003
The October DPNA meeting was the fall potlluck. No business was conducted.
Minutes of the September Monthly Meeting, September 11, 2003
Minutes of the August Monthly Meeting, August 14, 2003
The July DPNA meeting was the July 4th picnic. No business was conducted.
Minutes of June Monthly Meeting, June 12, 2003
Minutes of May Monthly Meeting, May 8, 2003
The April DPNA meeting was a potluck dinner. No business was conducted. Minutes of March Monthly Meeting. Mar. 13, 2003
Minutes of Feb. Monthly Meeting to Discuss Duke Park Renovations Feb. 13, 2003
Minutes of Special Session to Discuss Duke Park Renovations Feb. 20, 2003