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When several neighbors began talking to each other about airport noise and air pollution, they realized how little information they actually had. It was obvious that conditions
were worsening over the years, but what steps were being taken to offset the impact they were experiencing? Would their property values plummet as the County continued its airport expansion plans? Would their health and the health
of their neighbors be put in jeopardy from increasing air and noise pollution?
When setting out to find answers to these questions it became evident that an individual citizen could expect very little success.
The decision to form a civic group seemed to be the solution. Fliers were delivered door-to-door in the area most affected by airport operations -- the north end of Mitchell Field. Meetings were held and the Airport Neighbors
Association (ANA) was born.
Since then the ANA has played a big part in finally getting a ground run up enclosure (GRE) built at GMIA.
The ANA raised concerns about maintenance hangars that
operate 24/7 being built very close to long existing neighborhoods. Although we told everyone who would listen that this is not a good idea -- that they should be located elsewhere on airport property away from homes, they were
built there anyway -- with the aid of City of Milwaukee Industrial Revenue Bonds. Our influence was apparently less than that of corporations. Recently we have begun a campaign to have these facilities, as well as the FBO facility,
moved out of our neighborhoods.= = = = = = = — PURPOSE —
To build an area coalition of communities and citizens dedicated to the reduction of airport noise and air pollution.
To promote neighborhood livability and property value preservation.
To promote community awareness of airport goals and the resulting airport noise and air pollution consequences that may be related to those goals.
To
apply pressure on the County Transportation Committee and other governmental entities to mitigate noise in our communities.
To inform the members of the County Transportation Committee and other governmental entities about
how decisions they make affect the communities surrounding the airport.
To promote long-term economic growth in Milwaukee through efficient, sustainable transportation services for our community.
— GOALS —
Identify airport operations that may jeopardize good public health,
welfare, and safety.
Push for a comprehensive evaluation of all airport air pollution emissions and determine their risk to human health.
Insist that all current gates be electrified before any plan for more gates
goes forward.
Expansion of soundproofing programs to homes and buildings seriously affected by airplane noise emitted while in the air and on the ground.
Property value insurance for homes within the 60 Ldn zone.
Implement a plan in which property owners affected by airport noise and air pollution would receive a yearly impact fee, based on an "annoyance" formula. The fee would be paid by users of the airport and would be
based on passenger boardings, cargo weight shipped, take offs and landings and/or fuel flow at GMIA.
Equitable redistribution of airplane noise through workable changes in runway use.
Reevaluation of the current Ldn
contour maps to better reflect actual total noise levels.
Discourage the use of all Stage 2 Hush-kitted aircraft and increased fees for Stage 3 flights between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. at GMIA.
Encourage the
development of Stage 4 aircraft engines at the earliest possible date.
Discontinuance of all engine run ups, regardless of power settings, between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. unless absolutely necessary.
Insure that all
ground operations (pre-flight run-ups, maintenance run-ups, taxiing, etc.) are in compliance with the City of Milwaukee Noise Ordinances.
Work with officials to have maintenance and FBO facilities moved to the area vacated
by the 440th Airlift Wing.
Restructure the present Noise Advisory Committee and provide for adequate public notice of meetings. Have the Committee send reports and minutes to local elected oficials.
— MEANS —
To enlist the support of all persons interested in our purpose
and goals, as stated above.
To form a not-for-profit organization that will promote our purpose and goals.
To seek affiliation with other organizations that share our concerns, whether they are local, state, national,
or international in scope.
To use the expertise of professionals whenever possible.
To publish a newsletter/website that will provide information to our members and other interested parties.
To insure that
Airport staff and resources are used in a manner consistent with established guidelines for publicly owned facilities; and eliminate any possible conflict of interest concerns that may arise.
To insure that all laws are adhered to, not only in the letter, but in the spirit.= = = = = = =
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
Article I — NAME: The name of the corporation shall be Airport Neighbors Association, Inc., and its location shall be in the City and
County of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin.
Article II — PURPOSE: The purpose for which this corporation is organized are:
a. To promote the welfare of its members.
b. To maintain stability of neighborhoods.
c. To promote community awareness of airport projects.
d. To create and foster closer cooperation among all those engaged in airport related matters.
e. To promote long-term economic growth in Milwaukee County through the
operation of efficient, environmentally viable air service to our community.
Article III — NON STOCK: This corporation shall have no capital stock, and no dividends, profits or other pecuniary benefits shall be declared or
paid to the members thereof.
Article IV — MEMBERSHIP: Membership provisions shall be provided for in the By-Laws of this corporation.
Article V — DIRECTORS: The number of directors constituting the Board of Directors
shall be fixed by the By-Laws but shall not be less than three.
Article VI — REGISTERED AGENT: The name and address of the registered agent at the time of adoption of these articles is James Baker, (address omitted for
internet security reasons)
Article VII — AMENDMENT: These articles may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the membership by 2/3 vote of the members present, provided that all members are sent a written copy of
such proposed amendment at least five days before the meeting at which it will be acted upon.
The Charter Members of Airport Neighbors Association, Inc. certify that the foregoing Articles of Incorporation of said
corporation were adopted on the 23rd day of February, 2004.
/s/ CARL TUCHOLKA, Acting President /s/ JAMES BAKER, Acting Secretary
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I — MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any adult person of good moral character residing within 5 miles of
General Mitchell International Airport for at least two years is eligible for membership in this corporation.
Section 2. All applications for membership must be in writing on forms prescribed by the Board of Directors and
accompanied by the payment of dues prescribed by the Board of Directors at the time of application.
Section 3. An applicant is accepted for membership by a favorable vote of a majority of the Directors present at the board
meeting at which said applicant is voted upon.
ARTICLE II— DUES
Section 1. The annual dues shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the general membership. They will be due and payable on the first
day of January. Charter members shall be exempt from dues for the year 2004.
Section 2. Dues notices shall be given members by the treasurer thirty (30) days before date payable. Any member whose dues are in arrears for a
period of sixty (60) days shall forthwith be suspended from membership. Any member whose dues are in arrears for a period of ninety (90) days shall automatically cease to be a member.
ARTICLE III — OFFICERS
Section 1. The
Board of Directors of this corporation shall appoint the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The same person may hold the offices of Secretary and Treasurer if the Board of Directors deems it
necessary to so order.
Section 2. The President shall be the executive head of the corporation, and shall preside at all meetings of the membership and at all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform all other
duties as usually devolve on such office.
Section 3. The Vice-President shall discharge the duties of the President in the event of the President's absence or disability for any cause whatsoever.
Section 4. The
Secretary shall record the proceedings of the membership and board meetings, countersign all documents executed by the corporation, notify the members of all membership meetings, act as custodian of all official records of the
corporation, and carry on the correspondence of the corporation.
Section 5. The Treasurer shall keep and account for all monies, credits, and property of any and every nature of the corporation which shall come into the
Treasurer's hands, and render at each membership and board meeting, an account of monies received and disbursed, and of money and property on hand.
Section 6. All officers of the corporation shall perform such additional
duties as may from time to time be required by the Board of Directors.
Section 7. The term of office for each officer of this corporation shall be one (1) year.
Section 8. Any officer of the corporation may be removed
from office by the Board of Directors for just cause.
Section 9. In the event of the resignation or removal of an officer the Board of Directors shall appoint an interim officer to fill the vacant position.
ARTICLE IV— BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The government of this corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of not less than three (3) or no more than ten (10) members elected by the membership. Their
election shall take place prior to, but no later than, the last meeting of the year by secret ballot. The new board members begin their term at the first board meeting of the ensuing year.
Section 2. The members of the Board
of Directors shall hold office for one (1) year, except when filling an unexpired term.
Section 3. Subsequent to the election of the Board of Directors the newly elected board shall appoint the officers of this corporation.
All officers must be directors.
Section 4. The removal or resignation of any director and the filling of the resulting vacancy shall be dealt with by the Board of Directors and such removal and replacement shall require a
majority vote of the directors present at the board meeting at which such question is considered.
ARTICLE V— MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular meetings of the members shall be held at least four (4) times annually on and at
such time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 2. Special meetings of the members may be called by the Board of Directors or by the Secretary upon written request of five (5) members in good
standing specifying the purpose of such call. At such special meetings no business shall be transacted except that specified in the notice thereof.
Section 3. Notice of every membership meeting, whether regular or special,
shall be provided to each member at least three (3) days prior to such meeting.
Section 4. At all membership meetings, each member shall be entitled to one vote. Ten (10) percent of the members in good standing shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special membership meeting.
Section 5. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly at a place, date and hour determined by the Board
of Directors.
Section 6. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called at any time by the President or by a majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 7. A majority of the Board of Directors shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special board meeting.
ARTICLE VI — COMMITTEES
Section 1. There shall be three (3) standing committees designated as: Public Relations, Membership, and
Finance. There shall be additional special committees as the President or Board of Directors consider necessary.
Section 2. The President shall appoint the chairperson of all standing and special committees.
Section
3. In addition to any other special committees the President may appoint, he/she shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three (3) members in September of each year and an Auditing Committee of three (3) members to perform an audit
of the corporation's books.
Section 4. All committee chairmen shall report their activities regularly to the Board of Directors. No committee shall act independent of the Board of Directors' authority, and shall also give a
report of their activities at membership meetings when called upon to do so.
ARTICLE VII — GENERAL LAWS
Section 1. The funds of the corporation shall be kept on deposit in a financial institution designated by the Board
of Directors.
Section 2. The fiscal year of the corporation shall commence on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.
Section 3. All meetings of the corporation shall be conducted pursuant to Robert's Rules of
Order Revised except as otherwise provided in these By-Laws. The Rules of Order may be suspended by a majority vote of those in attendance.
ARTICLE VIII — AMENDMENTS
These By-Laws may be amended at any regular or special
meeting of the membership by a 2/3 vote of the members present, provided that all members are sent a written copy of such proposed amendment at least five (5) days before the meeting at which it will be acted upon.
These
By-Laws have been adopted at the charter membership meeting February 23, 2004.
By-Laws Committee members:
James Baker, Chairman
George Stockamp
Carl Tucholka
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