Minutes & Financial Reports
Minutes, July 21, 2026
Minutes for Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
July 21st, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Haskell House
1705 Waterston Avenue
Attendees: Billy Edwards, Amanda Russell Cox, BJ Friedman (virtual), Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Stephanie Lang, Felicia Miller
Guest: Hannah
1. Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 monthly meeting.
Paula moved and Billy seconded a motion to approve the June minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports. BJ Friedman.
BJ presented the June financial reports. Income from rentals was $23,331. Donations were $160. Other income brought the total to $23,593.04. Expenses were $25,287.46. The downpayment for our property and liability insurance was $17,096.28 which put our Profit and Loss in the red for $1694.42.
Good news is that our LOC balance has been paid down to $16,000. Brad is handling the renewal of the LOC. We should have our loan paid off in a few months.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management.
Brad was not able to attend but provided a report. All units are occupied and there are no issues with our tenants. No significant repairs are needed at this time.
4. Haskell House monthly report
Mary provided her monthly report which is attached to these minutes.
5. Ice Cream Social
The Ice Crema Social is scheduled for August 16 from 1-3 PM. Chris will help with some set-up on Saturday. Felecia will create flyers to be posted at our usual locations. It will also be sent to CCDC members.
Billy suggested that 2 different flyers be created – one promoting contest participation and one announcing the event. The Board thought this was a good idea. Felecia will follow through with creating 2 different flyers.
6. Historical Research Ad Hoc Committee Update
The committee has met and Mary has proposed expanding the scope of the historical research to include more recent CCDC history. Stephanie and Hannah related their reluctance to expand the scope, citing time and money constraints.
Billy said we should stick to the original timeframe. Paula mentioned that the mission of the committee is to focus on Clarksville and Haskell House history, not CCDC history.
Billy moved and Paula seconded a motion to keep the original focus of the Ad Hoc Historical Committee to the 1870’s-1930’s. The motion passed unanimously.
Action items identified by the committee are to identify where Charles Clark is buried at the Oakwood Cemetery and Hezekiah Haskell is buried at the Evergreen Cemetery. Additionally, the committee will investigate the process and costs of erecting headstones for these Clarksville ancestors.
As part of Mary’s proposal, she thought oral histories of former Clarksville residents should be collected soon, as many of these folks are aging. Board discussion included Malcolm hoping the focus of the histories would be positive. Stephanie and Hannah brought up the issue of the interviews needing to be held between the interviewee and a professional with experience in gathering oral histories. These professionals would need to be paid.
While all thought gathering oral histories would be valuable and add to the Haskell House archives, the Board felt that this project might be done as a Phase II for the Ad Hoc Committee.
7. OWANA Steering Committee. Felecia Miller
Felecia asked if anyone would be interested in serving on the OWANA Steering Committee. She has learned about neighborhood issues she would otherwise not know. BJ volunteered.
8. City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (AACME), Heritage Preservation Grant
The AACME grants are available and provide substantial support for Heritage Projects. Stephanie has received these grants and said they assisted RISE in two of their projects. She will put Felecia in contact with the grant administrator to discuss the feasibility of CCDC receiving one of the grants.
The Board will need to brainstorm ideas regarding what we would do and how much money we would need. Stephanie said it would be to our advantage to create an event or series of events to showcase whatever we would do. It was suggested that it would be a good idea to partner with Sweet Home Church since it is the foundation of the historic Clarksville community. They have archival material that is in jeopardy of disappearing without protection and digitizing.
Felecia will contact Pastor Manning and others to see if they would be interested in partnering.
9. Other Business.
Stephanie mentioned that RISE will not be participating in the Pease Park Conservancy. She said the Conservancy leadership is interested in CCDC participating and has money to support our participation.
We will discuss this at our next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Report for June 2026 from Mary Reed, Haskell House Manager
Expenses
$107.50 (lawncare)
Donations
$160.00
Visitors
160
My Activities in June
Met with a reporter from the Statesman to discuss development in and around Clarksville and its likely impact on the neighborhood.
Presented info about Clarksville and the HH to a group of people who were participating in the annual Green and Greener national conference. Most of them were from out of town.
Met the Black History Bike Ride cyclists at the Haskell House to provide them with information and answer their questions.
Signed up the CCDC/HH for AMD by completing an online form and providing a photo of the HH to the Austin Museum Partnership.
Scheduled four organizations to have information tables at this year’s AMD at the Haskell House. All four have something to do with either the preservation of Black history or education about that history. My hope is that each organization will promote their involvement in our AMD and the promotions will generate increase traffic at the HH on that day. The groups are: Black History Bike Ride, RISE, PARD and Planning Department (Equity-Based Preservation Plan/East Austin Historic Resource Survey)
Recruited three new docents for the HH.
Reached out to current docents who have not yet signed up for one or more Sundays between July and November.
Met with Aubrey to discuss editing and framing two Clarksville-related maps that would hang over the counter at the HH. Also discussed framing three photos that would hang on the opposite wall: the photos are of Mary Baylor, Pauline Brown and Don Baylor.
Scheduled lawn care at the HH
Organized July’s Clarksville Conversations event featuring Bob Ward and Terri Myers. Reached out to them for flyer copy and their headshots; edited copy; worked with Kim O’Brien on flyer; got flyer okayed by the speakers; and started promoting event.
Contacted 75 AISD elementary and high school principals about the Haskell House and asked them to share my information with their teachers.
Started lining up Clarksville Conversations speakers for 2027.
Coordinated with PARD to troubleshoot problem with the mini-split at the HH. A new mini-split was installed.
Updated Events page on the CCDC website to reflect all dates that the HH will be open in 2026 and Clarksville Conversations July event flyer
Unstopped toilet at the HH.
Prepared report for May.
Upcoming
Training session for three new docents on 7/24.
Will contact AISD principals again in early August.
September 20. Austin Museum Day at the Haskell House from 1-4. Will need board members to help set up, work during the event, and take things down after event ends.
October 14. Will talk to members of the Transportation and Public Works Department’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group at the Haskell House. I met with members of this group last year.
Minutes, June 16, 2026
Minutes for Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
June 16, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Haskell House
1705 Waterston Avenue
Board Members Present: Felicia Miller, Aubrey Carter, Paula Hern, Stephanie Lang, Amanda Cox
1. Presentation of monthly financial reports. Paula Hern summarized the financial report as neither Brad or BJ were able to attend the meeting. The net income for the month was $13,662.50. Other than normal monthly expenses, the main repair cost was $2,460.40 for window replacement, installation of glass door, roof and gutter repair to 1821B 10th Street. Financials are attached to the minutes.
2. Monthly property reports were not presented due to Brad not being able to attend. All units are occupied.
3. Haskell House monthly report was read by Aubrey. It is attached to the minutes.
4. Amanda stated that Astound has not responded yet to a request for funding of the Ice Cream Social and Austin Museum Day. She will get in touch with them again. The Ice Cream Social is usually a minimal cost and members have covered the cost previously. Aubrey also said he would cover the cost of Soul Man Sam at this year’s Museum Day again.
5. Historical Research Ad Hoc Committee has not met yet. Stephanie will get in touch with Hannah to set a time for a meeting.
6. OWANA Steering Committee president, Steve, reached out to Felecia to let her know of openings on the Committee if anyone on the CCDC Board was interested in serving.
7. Other Business
a. Sanarē Clarksville was agreeable to drop Clarksville from the development on West Lynn.
b. Hannah drafted a rental agreement for the use of Haskell House for her research. She will need 50-75 hours during the 2026-2027 year. CCDC is not charging her given the research will be for CCDC. Hannah will keep track of her hours of use and present a monthly invoice of hours.
c. Felicia will arrange for an interview at KOOP.
d. For Austin Museum Day two bike groups are attending-Ride Bikes and Black History Bike Riders. Stephanie will also ask RISE to have a table.
e. Stephanie said she will be featured in a Statesman article this coming weekend.
f. Anyone on the Board can provide Brad with their google email to have access to the CCDC email account.
Meeting adjourned 7:19.
Minutes, August 18, 2026
Minutes from Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
August 18th, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Haskell House
1705 Waterston Avenue
Attendees: Amanda Russell Cox, Billy Edwards, BJ Friedman, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Stephanie Lang, Felecia Miller, Chris Thomas, Brad Prak
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM
1. Approval of minutes from the July 21st, 2026 monthly meeting
Paula moved and Chris seconded a motion to approved the July minutes. All voted in favor and the motion passed.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports.
BJ presented the July financial report. We took in $23,531 in tenant rents which contributed the major source of income for July, totaling $23,770.84. Expenses were $10,474.58, with no outstanding expenses. Billy asked if Prak payments were up to date, and BJ said they are. The LOC is paid down to $14,000 with monthly payments continuing until the LOC is paid off.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management
Brad reported that one tenant will be moving out and that the waiting list will be used to fill the vacancy. Paula asked if any Clarksville descendants were on the list. Brad said he didn’t think there are. A few HVAC repairs will be needed and some units may need to be painted. His goal is to begin accumulating cash to invest in more income generating accounts to build our reserves.
Our LOC needs to be renewed. Chris moved and Billy seconded a motion to renew the LOC. The motion passed unanimously. Paula moved and Chris seconded a resolution to have Felecia and BJ sign the renewal. All voted in favor of the motion.
4. Haskell House monthly report – Report attached
5. Ice Cream Social
Paula won the ice cream competition, and while her ice cream was delicious, there were no other competitors. Two others had applied to compete but had to withdraw over scheduling conflicts. Paula donated her prize money to CCDC.
Due to summer scheduling conflicts, it was suggested that the date for the Ice Cream Social be changed to the spring or fall. Fall is not good since we always participate in Austin Museum Day. After discussion, it was decided to schedule the Social for a Saturday in April.
Stephanie was concerned about attendance and asked how it was advertised. We emailed all CCDC members, posted it to Facebook, and put up posters at Fresh Plus and Mary Baylor Park, as usual. She suggested we contact past competitors in the future.
6. Historical Research Ad Hoc Committee Update
Stephanie reported that the committee is working on identifying Charles Clark’s burial site. There are no headstones for either of the Haskell ancestors at Evergreen and Oakwood cemeteries where they are buried. The AACEM Grant will not pay for headstones, but may be used for signage at the burial sites, pending approval by the city.
7. City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment (ACME), Heritage Preservation Grant –
BJ and Felecia reported that the AACEM Grant was submitted for approximately $145,000 to be spread over 2 years. Felecia thanked BJ and Amanda for assisting with the grant submission.
8. Austin Museum Day –
Felecia reported that Mary Reed has sent CCDC Board members with a list of duties for AMD, which will be held on Sept 20 from 1-4PM. She expects all Board members to attend and help. This year, there will be a few vendors who will participate. RISE is one of the vendors.
9. Other Business.
? suggested that we discontinue summer board meetings. This would require a change in the by-laws. Billy stated that a 3 month hiatus was too long without a meeting. This will be discussed at subsequent meetings.
Felecia reported that she and OWANA President Steve Amos are working to define the Clarksville neighborhood boundaries to prevent misrepresentation in the media.
Paula promoted the OWANA Sept meeting which will include a District 9 Council Member candidate forum.
BJ has volunteered to represent CCDC on the OWANA Steering Committee.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Minutes, Annual and Monthly Meetings, April 15, 2026
Minutes from the April 21, 2026 Clarksville CDC Annual Meeting of the Members
Board members in attendance: Billy Edwards, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Felecia Miller, Kim O’Brien
Others attending: Stephanie Lang, Brad Prak
1. Presentation of the “State of the CCDC” Annual Report.
Felecia Miller, President.
A copy of the President’s Annual Report can be found here.
2. Presentation regarding the CCDC’s Financial Status.
BJ Friedman, Treasurer.
A copy of the Treasurer’s Report can be found here.
3. Presentation regarding the CCDC’s housing program.
Brad Prak, Property Manager.
A copy of the Housing Report can be found here.
4. Announcement of Election Results.
Kim O’Brien, acting as Election Administrator
Kim reported that 21 members voted, 16% of the membership. The 5 candidates on the ballot—Amanda Cox, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Stephanie Lang, and Chris Thomas—were elected to serve 2-year terms. Their terms will begin May 1, 2026.
Minutes from the April 21, 2026 Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
Board members in attendance: Billy Edwards, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Felecia Miller, Kim O’Brien
Others attending: Stephanie Lang, Brad Prak
1. Approval of minutes from the February 17 and March 17, 2026, monthly meetings and the March 17, 2026, Special Meeting. Kim O’Brien
On a motion by Billy, seconded by Paula, the minutes from the February 17 and March 17, 2026, monthly meetings and the March 17, 2026, Special Meeting were approved.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports.
March 2025 revenues totaled $26,000 (including $22,295 in rents, $3893 in donations.) Expenses totaled $13,522 (no major expenditures/repairs.) Monthly net income totaled $13,778. All bills are paid. In anticipation that some old air conditioning units may not make it through the summer, Brad is keeping an adequate reserve in case replacements are needed.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management. Brad Prak.
There are no tenant issues to report. All units filled except for the Waterston unit currently being renovated. The renovation is practically complete. A tenant has been selected for the unit and Brad anticipates the unit will be occupied May 1.
In response to a question from Malcom, Brad stated that we would not necessarily know if any of our tenants are experiencing financial issues, beyond being able to pay the rent. Creation of a flyer to tenants seeking information was discussed. Also discussed was the need for the board to determine what we could possibly offer as assistance and how such a program would work. Brad volunteered to draft a flyer which he will share with the board.
4. Haskell House March 2026 monthly report.
The board reviewed the March 2026 report submitted by Mary Reed, Haskell House (HH) Manager. Highlights include:
Expenses: $95, pest control services; $150, donations; 64 visitors signed the Visitors Log. Monthly highlights include: facilitated electrical wiring repair; negotiated pest control services with PARD; promoted and hosted Clarksville Conversation with Tara Dudley; arranged for PARD to address problem with mini-split; addressed a group of UT graduate students on efforts to erase Clarksville’s black history; addressed a group of law school students on Clarksville and conducted a walking tour; met with Sarah Marshall and Edward McPhee, both of whom are with PARD’s Historic Preservation & Tourism Program, to discuss HH marketing and how PARD can be of help. (Sarah told Mary that her program will pay to redo the Clarksville walking tour brochure.)
Upcoming Events
June 13: Attendees at the national Green and Greener Conference being hosted this year by the Pease Park Conservancy will visit the Haskell House.
July 13: Bob Ward, chair of the Travis County Historical Commission, will be the Clarksville Conversationsspeaker. He will talk about the many Freedom Colonies that were settled in the Austin area, some of which have only recently been discovered.
5. Other Business.
The following was discussed under Other Business:
Stephanie shared that Blackland CDC is looking to turn one of their original houses into a museum. She suggested that they get in touch with Mary Reed, HH Manager.
Felecia reported that Mary Reed will no longer be involved in planning the Ice Cream Social or the CCDC/OWANA holiday event. She will remain in charge of Austin Museum Day at the Haskell House. Felecia will ask Amanda to contact Astound, inquiring if they will continue to fund the Ice Cream Social and Austin Museum Day.
Felecia shared the idea of creating an ad hoc committee to perform research on Clarksville, documenting history and early residents. Details to come. She also shared that she has been contacted by Kye Haskell’s daughter about CCDC obtaining a headstone for Kye’s grave. This will be discussed at a later date.
6. Executive Session, if necessary.
The board did not meet in executive session.
Minutes from the March 17, 2026 Special Meeting and Monthly Meeting
Minutes Clarksville CDC Special Meeting
March 17, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Haskell House
1705 Waterston Avenue
Attendees: Felecia Miller, Malcolm Greenstein, Aubrey Carter, BJ Friedman, Chris Thomas, Amanda Cox, Billy Edwards
Guest: Stephanie Lang
1. Approve the following amendment to the Clarksville CDC Bylaws:
Article 5, Section 5.02 Eligibility for Membership. Current and former residents of the Clarksville Neighborhood, and Descendants, who are 18 years or older are eligible to serve as Members of the Corporation upon submission of a completed membership application with the Board's Secretary. “Descendant” is defined as a person with generational ties to a resident living in Clarksville prior to 1970.
(amended language in bold.)
Felecia presented the amendment to the Clarksville CDC Bylaws. BJ moved and Aubrey seconded the motion to approve the presented Bylaws amendment. The motion passed unanimously.
The Special Meeting was adjourned.
Minutes Clarksville CDC Meeting
Upon adjournment of the Special Meeting
Attendees: Felecia Miller, Malcolm Greenstein, Aubrey Carter, BJ Friedman, Chris Thomas, Amanda Cox, Billy Edwards
Guest: Stephanie Lang
Felecia called the CCDC Board meeting to order.
1. Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 monthly meeting. Felecia Miller for Kim O’Brien
Minutes of previous meeting will be provided later by Kim and subsequently come up for approval by e-vote.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports. BJ Friedman for Brad Prak
· Brad sent out the financials prior to the meeting but Brad was not present so BJ presented a summary
· Took in $22,271 in rents last month.
· Had $2,196 in other revenue, which included tenant late fee, cleaning fees from some damages, Haskell House donations and $600 in other donations.
· There were no big expenses this month. Typical administrative charges, payroll for the maintenance staff, etc. The biggest monthly expense now is for insurance, which is almost $3,500.
· Ended the month in the black by $11,042.
· February 2026 financial reports can be found at the CCDC website.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management. BJ Friedman for Brad Prak
· Again, Brad sent out the property report prior to the meeting but Brad was not present so BJ presented a summary
· There was an email update on the Waterston property, and it's looking good.
· Waterston property might possibly be ready by the end of this month.
· Brad said he would send photos of the remodel to board members
4. Discussion of upcoming Annual Meeting (April 21, 2026) and board of director elections. Felecia Miller for Kim O’Brien
· Kim was not present, so Felecia presented a summary.
· Reminder of upcoming annual meeting, April 21st, 2026, and Board of Directors elections.
· Saturday, March 21st is the deadline for candidates to state their interest in running for the upcoming election. Current members up for reelection are: Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Chris Thomas, Amanda Cox, and Kim Kronzer O’Brien. Everyone who plans to run again needs to send an email to the CCDC email account stating their intent to run again by March 21st.
5. Report on Amplify Austin Day. Felicia Miller for Kim O’Brien
· We received 15 donations totaling $3,525. The net will be a little less once the fees are netted out.
· Discussion summary: The donations totaled less than last year, but we didn't do anything to promote giving this year.
· It was proposed we continue with the program next year, and that with planning and effort prior, such as advertising, social media, etc. the donations could be increased. And such work is becoming easier with AI tools for automating scheduled emails and creating materials.
6. Haskell House January 2026 monthly report
Mary sent her report to the board members. Everyone had reviewed the monthly Haskell House report and there were no questions or comments.
7. Report on “Clarksville Conversations with Dr. Tara Dudley.” Women entrepreneurs in historic Clarksville. Sunday March 8 – Felecia Miller
· It was a good turnout. Roughly over 20 people, very diverse group attended. There were people who traveled from out of town to attend the conversation as well.
· Dr. Dudley provided some great information and some handouts that Mary sent to the board.
8. Announcement of upcoming Rise: Freedom Communities Festival. Sunday March 29, 2-5 p.m., Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park. (CCDC is a community sponsor of the event and will have an information table.) – Felecia Miller
· A reminder that the event, Freedom Community Festival is March 29th from 2 to 5. We have the board members in place who have volunteered to be at the event. As stated in email, Felecia has been asked to speak about the CCDC for a few minutes.
· Also an honorarium of $200 will be paid and Felecia has asked that RISE make the payment out to and send directly to CCDC.
9. Announcement of next “Clarksville Conversation: Sundays at the Haskell House” event. April 12, 2 p.m. Stephanie Lang and Sue Spears, president of the Bethany Cemetery Association, will discuss Austin’s Black cemeteries, efforts to preserve them, and the histories they tell. The event will be facilitated by Funmi Ogunro, a local filmmaker and storyteller
10. Other Business
Minutes, February 17, 2026
Minutes from the February 17, 2026 Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
Board Members present: Aubrey Carter, Amanda Cox, Billy Edwards, BJ Friedman, Paula Hern, Malcolm Greenstein, Kim O’Brien, Chris Thomas
Others present: Brad Prak, Prak Property Management
1. Approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 monthly meeting. Kim O’Brien.
On a motion by BJ, seconded by Paula, the minutes from the January 2026 monthly meeting were approved.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports. Brad Prak.
CCDC showed a net gain of $10,100 last month. We are paying down our line of credit (current balance $28,000.)
January 2026 financial reports can be found at the CCDC website.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management. Brad Prak.
All units are rented, save the 1 that is awaiting renovation.
Brad reported that the lowest bid for renovating the Waterston unit, making it an accessible unit came in at $55,000. He anticipates this could rise to $60,000 depending on what is found as the renovation gets underway. Tom Estes submitted the lowest bid. The price includes painting the entire duplex. Estimated time to complete is about a month. Some gutting has happened already. A refrigerator and washer/dryer have been donated. On a motion by Chris, seconded by Billy, the board voted to accept the lowest bid and begin the project.
4. Discussion of Prak Property Management responsibilities. Brad Prak.
This item did not need to be discussed.
5. Discussion of bylaws. Felecia Miller.
The Board discussed amending the bylaws to allow Clarksville descendants to become CCDC members. Current bylaws require that a Special Meeting be held to approve bylaw changes. The Board agreed to call a Special Meeting in March to make this change. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17, the same date and time of the regular monthly meeting.
6. Discussion of upcoming Annual Meeting (April 21, 2026) and board of director elections. Kim O’Brien.
Five board positions are up for election in April. Members who are interested in serving must express their interest in running by March 21. A notice will go out to members approximately March 1 sharing this information.
7. Haskell House monthly report, January 2026.
The board reviewed the January 2026 report submitted by Mary Reed, Haskell House (HH) Manager.
Highlights include: Expenses: $236 (pest control services, yard maintenance, cleaning); $112 in donations; 142 visitors signed the Visitors Log. Monthly activities included: coordinated replacement of posts and railings; hosted 2 groups of 3rd graders from Mathews.
Upcoming: Clarksville Conversations
3/9: Professor Tara Dudley will talk about two women in old Clarksville who amassed wealth via real estate and their influence on the community
4/12: Stephanie Lang, topic to be determined.
7/12: Bob Ward, Travis County Historical Commission chair, will talk about the many Freedom Colonies that were settled in the Austin area.
8. Reminder of Amplify Austin Day, March 4-5, 2026. Kim O’Brien.
Fundraising appeals will be shared with members and supporters.
9. Announcement of upcoming events:
· Don Baylor Park naming ceremony. Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m.
· “Clarksville Conversations with Dr. Tara Dudley.” Women entrepreneurs in historic Clarksville. Sunday March 8.
· Rise: Freedom Communities Festival. Sunday March 29, 2-5, Kingsbury Commons in Pease Park. CCDC is a community sponsor of the event and will have an information table.
10. Other Business.
Kim brought up the idea of installing a CCDC bulletin board by the side of the Haskell House similar to the Community Garden’s. It would provide an opportunity to share both CCDC info and Haskell House information (to reach people who visit when the Haskell House isn’t open.) Kim will contact garden manager Becky Thomasson for details about theirs.
Felecia reported that Hannah Michaels will make a presentation to the board sometime soon about her research into Charles Clark. She also might be able to help sort through documents currently stored by Mary Reed. Felecia also reported that she will be talking at Sweet Home next Sunday for Black History Month.
11. Executive Session, if necessary.
The board did not meet in Executive Session.
Minutes, January 20, 2026
Minutes from the January 20, 2026 Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
Board members in attendance: Amanda Cox, Billy Edward, BJ Friedman, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Felecia Miller, Kim O’Brien, Chris Thomas
1. Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 monthly meeting. Kim O’Brien.
On a motion by Chris, seconded by Billy, the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting were approved.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports. Brad Prak.
Brad was unable to attend the meeting. His written report noted the following:
We are no longer in the red and have begun paying down on our line of credit.
CCDC received a $50,000 gift. This generous donation will be used to renovate the currently vacant Waterston unit, turning it into an ADA accessible unit. It will be CCDC’s first accessible unit. Bids are being sought.
November and December 2025 financial reports can be found at the CCDC website.
3. Monthly property reports—CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management. Brad Prak.
Brad reported the following:
We are moving forward with painting the duplex at 1708 W. 10th, along with its decks and stairs. We are also painting the deck and stairs at 1011 Charlotte (the duplex itself will be painted when funds are available.)
Aside from the 1 Waterston unit, we are 100% full!!
4. Update on consultation with UT Law Clinic. Professor Frances Leos Martinez, Will Cross, Felecia Miller, BJ Friedman.
Will Cross briefed the board on progress of their legal review of whether rental preference can be afforded Clarksville descendants. They will continue to gather information and report back to the Board.
BJ reported that it’s been a pleasure working with the UT Law Clinic. The board thanked them for their work.
5. Discussion of Amplify Austin Day. Kim O’Brien.
Kim reported that Amplify Austin Day 2026 will be March 4-5 (6 p.m. Wednesday-6 p.m. Thursday.) Funding appeals will be shared with members and supporters.
6. Haskell House monthly reports, November & December 2025.
The board reviewed the November and December 2025 reports submitted by Mary Reed, Haskell House (HH) Manager.
Highlights include:
November:
Expenses: $158, pest control services; $176, donations; 19 visitors signed the Visitors Log. Monthly highlights include: Attended Preservation Austin’s annual Merit Awards event as the guest of the PARD’s Historic Preservation and Tourism Program which received an award for the short documentary about Clarksville and the Haskell House; met with Mathews teacher Faye Holland to plan January visits by Mathews 3rd graders; continued communication with PARD regarding replacement of the HH’s back railings; arranged for a city-wide group of community gardeners to meet at the HH (an annual event hosted by PARD); arranged a group to decorate the HH for the holidays.
December:
Expenses: $47.50, lawn maintenance; $56, donations (cash in donation jar from Holiday Party); 0 visitors (HH closed to the public in December). Monthly highlights include: scheduling docents for the first half of 2026; preparation of the annual report due to PARD per our agreement; coordinated food for the OWANA/CCDC Christmas party and decoration of the HH; kept PARD apprised of the CCDC’s progress finding a contractor to handle the post and railings project at HH.
Upcoming HH events (1st quarter 2026):
January 28-30: Mathews 3rd graders visit the HH
March 8: Clarksville Conversations with Professor Tara Dudley talking about two early Clarksville women residents who amassed wealth via real estate.
March 23: small group of UT graduate students to tour the neighborhood and learn about HH and historic Clarksville.
7. Reports on Thanksgiving Turkey give-away, Felecia Miller.
Felecia arranged for HEB Lake Austin Blvd. to donate turkeys for CCDC tenants. CCDC provided HEB gift cards, as well. Thanks to Felecia for arranging this successful program.
8. Report on CCDC/OWANA Holiday event, Paula Hern.
Everyone had a great time at the Holiday event. The kids loved playing in the “snow” and making ornaments. Galaxy’s tamales were tasty. The evening at the Haskell House ended with everyone singing, before a group of carolers strolled the neighborhood serenading.
9. Other Business.
The following was discussed:
Mary Reed has many CCDC documents at her home. She suggested they should be donated to the Austin History Center’s collection. The Board agreed that would be a good repository, but wants to review them. A time will be set for the records to be transported to the Haskell House (during a period when it is not open to the public) to allow review. Chris volunteered to transport the records.
The board authorized Mary to find and purchase an appropriate bookcase for the Haskell House.
10. Executive Session, if necessary.
The board did not meet in Executive Session.
Action taken via Electronic Vote:
On December 14, 2025, the board voted to approve the 2025 Audited Financial Statement, which contained no findings. The matter was time-sensitive and could not wait until the January 2026 meeting.