I.

Introduction of Members:

Members present were Jo Rathgeber, Jeffrey Gillette, Eugene Murray, Ed Quick, Rob Rusczak, Robert Keely, Geiselle Thompson, and John Fitzpatrick.  Members Rob Deal and Anne Fitzpatrick were absent.

Staff present: Karen Gray.
 

II.

Approval of Minutes:

The board unanimously recommended approval of the February 6, 2003 minutes as written.

III.

Citizen Comments:

Ms. Rathgeber stated that her homeowners association would like to attend an ISAB meeting and suggested inviting other homeowners association’s representatives to attend future meetings.  Ms. Rathgeber’s association also suggested using more concise titles in the subject line when sending news releases or PSAs to email subscribers.  

Mr. Keely stated that the acoustics at Page Walker are not conducive to performing arts.  He also commented that Cary TV is an effective communication tool because citizens are watching.  Mr. Murray added that Susan Moran and her staff are doing an effective job of programming with Cary TV.  Mr. Gillette suggested that there be some type of TV guide for programming so that citizens are aware of programs and when they are airing.
 

IV.

Old/New Business:  

1.  Town Manager Bill Coleman presented the April 8 bond referendum video and entertained questions from board members.  After Mr. Coleman’s presentation, members made the following suggestions:  

- Merging the Town’s utility customer database with register of voters database to get bond information out to citizens who are not utility customers and have not received the recent mailing or heard about the referendum.

- Post current road projects and project schedules, even DOT projects, on the website; provide a list of which roads are city/state and which are Cary .

- As the date for the referendum gets closer, send bond information out to the email subscription list to remind citizens to vote.

2.  2003 Goal Setting – the ISAB set the following as their goals for this year:  

- Mega Forum – feedback to staff on draft plan

- Web search engine – feedback to staff

- New planning/development activities materials

- Get information on alternative forms of transportation other than automobile

- Receiving citizen input – what can ISAB do or encourage (make 24-Hour Town Hall more proactive)

- Transportation issues – provide real time traffic reports

- Communicate results of bond referendum and Cary ’s role

V.

Member Comments:

Above ground utilities are still at risk to inclement weather.  When the Town widened Maynard, why didn’t they bury the utilities?  Answer – the Town doesn’t own utilities but does encourage underground location of new utilities.

VI.

Adjournment:

The meeting adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

VII.

Next ISAB Meeting:

The next ISAB meeting will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2003 at 5 p.m. in the Building A Front Conference Room.