Red Creek Revitalization Committee

Revitalization History | Meeting Info | Committee Members | Community Events | Meeting Minutes

In 2001 and 2002 the Village of Red Creek had suffered the loss of several of it’s key businesses.

Losses had included the closing of AgriLink,, the bank, grocery store, pharmacy and two restaurants.

November 2002 Sheila Martin and David Neal found that they could no longer stand by and watch as businesses

continued to close within the Village. Something needed to be done . A meeting was held at the High School and

was attended by business owners, government, school officials and local residents. A discussion between the residents

and village officials began to develop ideas and suggestions on the direction the village should focus. It was determined

that it would be necessary for the village to develop a vision, plan and move forward.

On February 6, 2003 the Red Creek Revitalization Committee appointed the following officers.

President: Sheila Martin

Vice-President: Hugh Craine

Secretary: Stephanie Kasson

Treasurer: Pam Powell

The purpose of the committee would be to encourage and promote the revitalization of

the village.

Sheila would serve as President for the next 4 years and the committee would

accomplish the following;

? Funds were raised for improving the appearance of the village

? Large concrete planters were purchased for the village streets

? Smaller planters were placed at the village welcome signs

? New Christmas decorations were purchased for the village

? Village Clean up would be held each May

? In 2003 the committee held an “Open House to allow potential business

owners to enter and evaluate available business space.

? An Annual Christmas Tree lighting would be held

? Social events were held, such as the Winter Extravaganza, Valentines Day Dance,

Fall Festival and Harvest Dance

? The committee worked closely with the Wayne County Planning Department and

received a grant to establish a community based Vision Plan and Market Study.

At the time of Sheila’s untimely passing the committee renewed it’s commitment to the community.

A decision was made to complete the last project she had requested, a community sign.

DEDICATION

Sheila Martin is remembered today as not only as a wife,mother,sister,businesswoman and

Committee member but also as a friend to everyone. She will always remain in our hearts

and her smile in our memory. As we honor her today, we remember the past....,and tomorrow

move forward to create the future.

Looking for new members! (There is no membership fee.)

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at the Red Creek
Community Center (Activity Room) located on South Street next to the Red Creek High School.

Please come and bring a friend (and any ideas you may have), we hope to see you there.

Committee Officers & Directors

Yrs. of Term - Expires
Donna Henderson, President 1-2011

Pam Powell, Vice President 1-2011

Gary VanNorstand, Treasurer 1-2011

Stephanie Kasson, Secretary 1-2011

DIRECTORS

Denise Van Norstrand 3-2014

Buffy Havard 3-2011

Lance Powell 3-2011

Ron Buckman 3-2012

Stephanie Kasson 3-2012

Community Events

Meeting Minutes

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: January 7, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

Next Committee meeting: February 4, 2010

Guest Speaker:

IN ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Buffy Havard, Lance Powell (absent), Ron Buckman,

Dee VanNorstrand and Stephanie Kasson.

Officers, Members & Attendees: Donna Henderson, Pam Powell, Hugh Craine and

Gary VanNorstrand.

Guest Speaker: None

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Buffy Havard to accept the December 3, 2009 minutes.

Seconded by Dee VanNorstrand. Approved by 4 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 11/30/09 is $2,046.73. Ending balance as

of 12/31/09 is $2,110.78. Motion made by Buffy Havard to accept the Treasurer’s report.

Seconded by Steph Kasson . Approved by 4 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Discussion by Gary VanNorstrand regarding the estimated $1,200.00 yearly expense to

maintain the Community sign.

2) Gertrude Hawke Candy Sale: Chairman Dee VanNorstrand reported there are 67

remaining candy bars.

3) Website: Hugh Craine & Donna Henderson are working on the website. Members agreed

to have a remembrance of Sheila Martin and a brief history of the Committee on the website.

The community sign advertisement form will be added to the website.

4) Liability Insurance: Donna contacted Sharon Yarrow at Brown & Brown for estimates for

our liability insurance. The 3 agencies contacted would not insure our Committee. The Committee

will stay with our current insurance company - Eastern Shores.

4) Discussion regarding the Welcome Village entrance signs: Donna Henderson will attend the

next Village Board meeting and advise our Committee will help with the signs but not the expense.

Lance Powell had estimated the cost for each sign at $140.00. Committee members support

Lance Powell’s design suggestion.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Election of Officers and Board Member position at our next meeting.

OPEN FORUM:

Motion made by Ron Buckman to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Buffy Havard . Approved

by 4 Board Members.

Meeting adjourned: 8:00 PM. Stephanie Kasson, Secretary

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: December 2, 2009 @ 7:00 PM

Next Committee meeting: January 7, 2010

Guest Speaker: None

IN ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Lance Powell, Ron Buckman, Dee VanNorstrand and Stephanie Kasson.

Officers, Members & Attendees: Donna Henderson, Pam Powell, Louise Buckman, Hugh Craine,

Gary VanNorstrand, Sue Chmieleski and Scott Chmieleski.

Guest Speaker: None

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Steph Kasson to accept the November 5, 2009 minutes.

Seconded by Ron Buckman. Approved by 4 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 10/31/09 is $1,720.43. Ending balance as of 11/30/09

is $2,046.73. Motion made by Steph Kasson to accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded by

Lance Powell . Approved by 4 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Gertrude Hawke Candy Sale: Chairman Dee VanNorstrand reported there are 104

remaining candy bars.

2) Website: Hugh Craine & Donna Henderson are working on the website.

3) Liability Insurance: Donna contacted Brown & Brown. Donna will obtain additional quotes

for our next meeting.

3) Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Pam Powell, Buffy Havard and Stephanie Kasson,

Chairpersons reported the ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6 PM.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Welcome Village signs: Discussion by Lance Powell regarding design for new Welcome Village

signs. More discussion at next meeting after Donna Henderson attends the Village Board meeting.

IN ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Lance Powell, Ron Buckman and Stephanie Kasson.

Officers, Members & Attendees: Donna Henderson, Hugh Craine, Gary VanNorstrand and Pam Powell.

Guest Speaker: None

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Lance Powell to accept the October 1, 2009 minutes. Seconded by Ron Buckman. Approved by 3 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 09/30/09 is $2,119.36. Ending balance as of 10/31/09 is $1,720.43. Motion made by Lance Powell to accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded by Ron Buckman . Approved by 3 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Gertrude Hawke Candy Sale. On behalf of Chairman Dee VanNorstrand, Gary VanNorstrand reported Gertrude Hawke has changed their candy bar sale program - minimum order from 15 cases of 48 bars to 16 cases of 48 bars. Also, the $1.00 candy bar sale is split from $0.50 / $0.50 to Gertrude Hawke $0.55 / organization $0.45. Additional discussion regarding whether committee members required to prepaying -vs- non prepaying for candy bars. Board Members voted 2 to 1 that committee members do not have to prepay for selling the candy bars.

2) Purchase additional letters for the Community Sign. Stephanie Kasson and Buffy Havard requested the Committee purchase 200 additional letters for the Community Sign. Motion made by Lance Powell to purchase 200 additional letters. Seconded by Ron Buckman. Approved by 3 Board Members.

3) Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Pam Powell, Buffy Havard and Stephanie Kasson, Chairpersons reported the ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6 PM at the Community Sign next to Sheila’s Pizzeria.

Shalyn Reese, Red Creek Cuyler Music Teacher will attend & her students will be singing 4 songs. Pastor Lucille Richmond of the Red Creek Presbyterian Church, Rev. Walter M. Schneider of the Hope Lutheran Community Church, Father Joe McCaffrey of the Red Creek St. Thomas Church and Rev. Dr. Robert Searle of the Red Creek Westbury United Methodist Church will attend. Mayor Palermo and Trustees Cooper, Carlson, Hadcock and Wager were invited to attend. Hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes will be served. After the ceremony, we will be singing carols throughout a few of our village streets.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion regarding the following items:

1) Committee’s present liability insurance coverage/ premiums. Donna Henderson will contact a couple insurance companies to obtain quotes.

2) Suggestions on how to use the Committee’s Pizzeria gift certificate. More discussion at next meeting.

OPEN FORUM:

Motion made by Steph Kasson to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Lance Powell . Approved by 3 Board Members.

Meeting adjourned: 8:00PM. Stephanie Kasson, Secretary

Motion to pay the monthly bills made by Buffy Havard. Seconded by Lance Powell. Approved by 3 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Community Sign: A timer has been installed on the sign. Discussion regarding use of the leftover bricks. Motion made by Buffy Havard to use the leftover bricks as a walkway in front of the sign. Seconded by Lance Powell. Approved by 3 Board Members. 2) Buffy Havard volunteered to plant bulbs at the Community Sign. 3) Donna Henderson will send out Thank you notes to Mayor Palermo, Pastor Richmond and Paul Secor.

2) Gertrude Hawke Candy Sale. Motion made by Buffy Havard for the Committee to sell candy bars. Seconded by Lance Powell. Approved by 3 Board Members. Dee VanNorstrand is the Chairperson.

3) Hugh Craine and Donna Henderson will work on the website.

NEW BUSINESS:

Discussion regarding the following items:

1) The Committee thanks Mary Beth Ceratt for taking care of the flower pots.

2) The Annual Christmas Tree Light Service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Buffy Havard, Pam Powell and Steph Kasson will chair.

OPEN FORUM:

1) Guest Speakers: Linda & Rick Crocetti, the new owners of Meadow Creek since June 2008.

Motion made by Steph Kasson to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Lance Powell . Approved by 3 Board Members.

Meeting adjourned: 8:00PM.

Stephanie Kasson, Secretary