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

Treasurefest at the Red Creek

Methodist Church on July 10th

3rd Annual Lavender Festival

July 10th and 11th 9:30-4:30

Olfactory Farms

12973 Upton Road

Red Creek NY

1st Annual Lavender 5K Fun Run /Walk

Registration at 7:15 AM

July 11th at Ol` Factory Farm

12973 Upton Road

Red Creek NY

Call 754-626-6659 for more information

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: April 1, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Next Committee meeting: May 6, 2010

Guest Speaker:

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

Officers, Members & Attendees: Donna Henderson, Alan Tompkins, John Lester, Pam Powell and Gary VanNorstrand.

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Lance Powell to accept the April 1, 2010 minutes. Seconded by Dee VanNorstrand. Approved by 3 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 02/28/10 is $1,746.95. Ending balance as of 03/31/10 is $1,792.28.

Motion made by Steph Kasson to accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded by Lance Powell . Approved by

3 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Discussion by Donna Henderson regarding the landscaping around the village signs. The Village Board would

like the Committee to be responsible for the landscaping around the village signs. The Committee declined.

2) Discussion regarding the May 8, 2010 Village Cleanup Day. The Committee will seek volunteers to help

with the Village Cleanup Day from 9 - 11AM. Children under 14 years old will need a parent or an adult

supervision. Free pizza and lemonade will be provided to volunteers after the cleanup. Volunteers will meet

at the Community sign at 9AM.

3) The Lavender Festival is scheduled for July 10 and 11, 2010.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Committee discussion regarding clarification on approved advertisement on the community sign.

Example: Come visit us at our food booth at the Lavender Festival.

2) John Lester will be the guest speaker at our May 6, 2010 meeting.

OPEN FORUM:

Motion made by Lance Powell to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Dee VanNorstrand . Approved by 3 Board Members.

Meeting adjourned: 7:50 PM. Stephanie Kasson, Secretary

Meeting Minutes

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: March 4, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Next Committee meeting: April 1, 2010

Guest Speaker:

IN ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Buffy Havard, Ron Buckman, Dee VanNorstrand and (late) Stephanie

Kasson.

Officers, Members & Attendees: Donna Henderson, Alan Tompkins, John Lester, Louise Buckman and Gary VanNorstrand.

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Buffy Havard to accept the February 4, 2010 minutes with one change,

date from 2009 to 2010. Seconded by Steph Kasson. Approved by 4 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 01/31/10 is $1,946.70. Ending balance as of 02/2810 is $1,746.95.

Motion made by Buffy Havard to accept the Treasurer’s report. Seconded by Ron Buckman . Approved by

4 Board Members. Motion to pay the monthly bills made by Buffy Havard. Seconded by Steph Kasson.

Approved by 4 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale: Chairman Dee VanNorstrand reported there are 13 remaining candy bars.

2) Website: Hugh Craine has updated our website Donna Henderson will contact Ann _________ regarding the website.

3) Sign holder for the sign application forms at Sheila’s Pizzeria: Buffy Havard will obtain one from Staples.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Red Creek W UMC Treasure Fest: Discussion by Louise Buckman regarding the Treasure Fest scheduled for July 10, 2010. (Lavender Festival is scheduled for July 10 & 11, 2010. Cayuga County Fair is scheduled for

July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2010.) Further discussion at next meeting.

2) Allan Tompkins introduced new member, John Lester.

3) Village Clean Up Day: Donna Henderson will contact the Village to coordinate the date.

4) Flower pots: Buffy Havard volunteered to take care of 6 flower pots. Motion made by Ron Buckman

for the Committee to spend $75.00 towards flowers. Seconded by Steph Kasson. Approved by 4 Board

Members.

5) Fund Raising Ideas. Discussion by Allan Tompkins regarding Darien Lake fund raising information.

6) Fund Raising Ideas. Discussion by John Lester regarding fund raisers he made for the Cayuga County Fair.

OPEN FORUM:

Motion made by Dee VanNorstrand to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Ron Buckman . Approved by 4 Board Members.

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

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: February 4, 2010 @ 7:00 PM

Next Committee meeting: March 4, 2010

Guest Speaker:

IN ATTENDANCE: Board Members: Buffy Havard, Lance Powell, Ron Buckman, Dee VanNorstrand

and Stephanie Kasson.

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

and Gary VanNorstrand.

Meeting called to order by President Henderson.

Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Buffy Havard to accept the January 7, 2010

minutes with one change, (spelling)Donna Crane to Donna Craine. Seconded by

Dee VanNorstrand. Approved by 5 Board Members.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of 12/31/09 is $2,110.78. Ending balance

as of 01/31/2010 is $1,946.70. Motion made by Dee VanNorstrand to accept the

Treasurer’s report. Seconded by Buffy Havard . Approved by 5 Board Members.

Motion to pay the monthly bills made by Buffy Havard. Seconded by Lance Powell.

Approved by 5 Board Members.

OLD BUSINESS:

1) Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale: Chairman Dee VanNorstrand reported there are 47

remaining candy bars.

2) Website: Hugh Craine has updated our website Donna Henderson will send

Hugh pictures for the website.

3) Liability Insurance: Committee will stay with existing agent.

4) Discussion regarding the Welcome Village entrance signs: Donna Henderson attended the Village Board meeting. Village Trustees agreed to pay for the signs. Lance to do a sample.

5) Committee received the additional letters for the Community sign.

6) Christmas decorations have been removed.

NEW BUSINESS:

1) Election of Officers and Board Member position as follows:

3 year Trustee position: Dee VanNorstrand. Motion by Pam

Powell/Seconded by Buffy Havard. Approved.

Treasurer: Gary VanNorstrand. Motion by Steph Kasson/Seconded by Buffy Havard.

Approved.

Secretary: Stephanie Kasson. Motion by Ron Buckman/Seconded by Lance Powell.

Approved.

Vice-President: Pam Powell. Motion by Buffy Havard/ Seconded by Dee VanNorstrand.

Approved.

President: Donna Henderson: Motion by Dee VanNorstrand/Seconded by Steph Kasson.

Approved.

2) Buffy Havard introduced Allan Tompkins, Red Creek Librarian.

OPEN FORUM:

Motion made by Buffy Havard to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Lance Powell . Approved

by 5 Board Members.

Meeting adjourned: 7:45 PM. Stephanie Kasson, Secretary

RED CREEK REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE INC.

MEETING: January 7, 2010 @ 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

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