Startex Tucapau Community Action Association

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 STARTEX TUCAPAU COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION MEETING

JANUARY 26, 2006

Meeting was called to order at 6:30 by President Lee Harvey. The meeting was held at Startex Fire Department.

Prayer: Led by David Gregg.

Members present:

Lee & Susie Harvey, Kristie Bentley, Ed Thomason & Linda Thomason, Doris Lavender, Ron Fortenberry, Carolyn Downing, Delano Williams, Louise Pettus.

Treasurer's Report given by Ed Thomason:

BUSINESS DISCUSSION:

2006 OFFICERS Elected:

Lee Harvey, President

David Gregg, Vice-President

Susie Harvey, Secretary

Ed Thomason, Treasurer

Delano Williams Assistant Treasurer

Carolyn Downing, Historian

Kristie Bently, Chairman, Neighborhood Crime Watch

Discussion of changing status of CAC to Non-Profit Incorporation.

A panel of CAC Officers will study By-Laws. Advantage of Incorporating: we will become an entity. A Non-Profit status will give us recognition. Board voted to proceed with pursuit of Incorporation. CAC Committee composed of CAC Officers will study By-Laws

Carolyn Downing updated us on Startex.org website.  By the way, if you have anything you want to send to put on the website, please do so. Stories, anecdotes, anything of interest to villagers or alumni will be welcome. Send to webmaster on the contact page.

Carolyn informed us that Don Jones is still involved with Startex community interests. He still wants to buy the old mill. The cost is over $300,000, raised many times over by the present owner. Let's pray that the negotiations will take a turn in Don's favor. We'd love to see one of our Startex folk take over the property.

Carolyn informed us of two grants available to Startex:

The Walter A. Montgomery Grant and the Rose Montgomery Grant. Kristie cited another grant: Palmetto Pride Grant.

Lee Harvey talked with the chairperson of the Spartanburg County Housing & Economic Development Department. He was informed that $1.8 million is designated for the upcoming Startex project (18 months up road). At that time, a committee will come to correct sewage problems. Also, village homes may be selected for upgrading consideration (up to $25,000). Investment properties are not eligible, only ones owned.

Kristie Bentley checked on customized Crime Watch signs. The Spartanburg Custom Signs do not do customized Neighborhood Crime Watch signs. For $22 per sign, they will reproduce Sheriff's Dept. sign. Kristie says, "the phone numbers given us by the Sheriff do work." She cited several incidents, including calling animal control, when prompt responses ensued.

Problems with Piedmont Natural Gas Co.: While installing gas lines, PNG failed to come back and fix the big holes they made in the concrete sidewalks. They are under contract to do so. Kristie will call the Gas Company.

Kristie Bentley says that River Hills Baptist Church has offered to help folks in the village who need help. No cost. This will be a church mission project. Must be owned property. Leaky roofs, painting, yard work, and etc. help is available. The church is also willing to help CAC on village clean-up days. Volunteers are available for whatever help is needed.

There is also PROVISIONS, ON Hwy 29, which helps communities with economic or domestic issues. Free services. They will come to CAC to give info on their services. Kristie volunteered to call Ms. Medly and invite her to speak soon. We will inform you of the date.

MEETING TO STUDY AND DRAW UP BY-LAWS:

Officers to meet TUES. FEB. 7, 6:30 at Fire Department.

TENTATIVE WORK CLEAN-UP DAY: Saturday, March 4. Kristie will be Point Person for Work Day.

THURSDAY: FEBRUARY 23, 2006, AT THE STARTEX FIRE DEPARTMENT.

A motion was made and adopted to change the meeting date to the 4^{TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.}

DISMISSAL IN PRAYER: Lee Harvey

Meeting adjourned at 7:35

Respectfully submitted, Susie Harvey, Secretary