Monthly Meeting Minutes, July 15, 2025
Minutes from the July 15, 2025, Clarksville CDC Monthly Meeting
Board members in attendance: Aubrey Carter, Billy Edwards, BJ Friedman, Malcolm Greenstein, Paula Hern, Felecia Miller, Kim O’Brien, Chris Thomas
Others in attendance: Terry Snider
1. Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2025 monthly meeting. Kim O’Brien.
On a motion by Billy, seconded by Felecia, the minutes were approved as written.
2. Presentation of monthly financial reports. Brad Prak.
Financial reports show that we were in the black this month. Monthly revenue was $22,244—including $21,097 in rental income, $779 from the City’s final loan payment for 1611 W. 10th, and $165 in donations. Expenses (less depreciation) were $20,668. Large expenses were $1800 in grounds maintenance and $7000 for a new a/c at one property. Utility costs to the CCDC are down significantly now that units are rented.
Brad Prak, Prak Property Management (PPM), was not in attendance, but his written report stated that all but one unit is leased and we have cleared all but one of our payables. The one remaining payable is PPM. He commended Linda Parson of his staff for working with our vendors and getting our bills paid.
Kim noted that the above does not take into account money owed to American YouthWorks for construction of 1611 W. 10th. While we have $31,200 remaining in the 1611 account, outstanding payables will exceed this amount. We are still awaiting a final accounting from AYW to know by how much.
3. Monthly property reports--CCDC properties managed by Prak Property Management. Brad Prak.
Brad’s written report reminded the Board that one unit of the Waterston duplex will remain empty until significant repairs and upgrades are made. This unit was vacated when long-term tenants moved into another CCDC unit. The vacancy provides an opportunity to do work that was not possible when the unit was occupied. The needed work will be balanced with our recovering financial situation.
Brad also reported that exterior painting is scheduled for the W. 10th Street duplex.
4. Discussion and adoption of Haskell House Policies & Procedures. Paula Hern & Billy Edwards.
The draft policies and procedures were shared with Mary Reed, Haskell House Manager, who suggested some minor revisions. Her suggestions will be incorporated and shared with the board. This item will be placed on next month’s agenda.
5. Haskell House monthly report.
The board reviewed the June 2025 report submitted by Mary Reed, Haskell House Manager. Highlights include: Received $165.15 in donations. $87.50 in expenses. 37 visitors signed the log. June activities included a visit to the Haskell House by Kye Haskell descendants (a video of this event is posted on the CCDC website and on the CCDC YouTube channel); docent recruitment; meeting with PARD officials to discuss lighting installation. Other items of interest: Money from the donation jar went missing. To avoid this happening in the future, Mary will purchase a cash box, and notify all docents of a new cash management policy. A window pane was broken. Mary will work with PARD to get it replaced. CCDC is responsible for the expense.
6. Discussion of upcoming events.
a. The annual Ice Cream Social will take place on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Details were discussed. The board determined that Amy’s ice cream gift certificates would be appropriate prizes for the homemade ice cream winner and runner-up.
b. Austin Museum Day at the Haskell House will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Mary is planning the event, but will be out of town that day. BJ has volunteered to be the day-of coordinator. Thanks to Aubrey’s generosity, Soul Man Sam will be playing at the event. Board members were tasked with soliciting gift certificates from neighborhood business for the AMD raffle.
7. Report from OWANA Steering Committee. Paula Hern.
Paula reported that most of the recent Steering Committee meeting concerned Zoning Committee issues (proposed development of the Town Lake Y property, the 6th and Lamar development.) So far, there has been no interest in the St. Luke property. Rain cancelled OWANA’s 4th of July parade. Chris reported that he and Steve Amos, OWANA Steering Committee chair, met recently, and Steve invited him to come to a General Membership meeting to introduce himself and talk about CCDC.
8. Other Business.
Will Taylor is set to perform at the Haskell House on Saturday, October 11. This will be a CCDC fundraiser, with half of the proceeds going to Will, half to the CCDC. Felecia is working with Will on arrangements. In the event of rain, the concert will be rescheduled.
Billy discussed the need for gathering CCDC documents and digitizing them. The board agreed that this was needed. He and Aubrey will discuss this project further and come back to the board with a plan.
9. Executive Session, if necessary.
The board did not meet in Executive Session.