We recognize that our community, Daphne, is the largest city in Baldwin County and among the fastest growing in the State of Alabama. Our Mission is to support our community and local & county government in the intelligent and balanced planning and management of its growth. Our focus is on preserving our unique quality of life while enhancing both public safety, residential & commercial property values and city services.

Who We Are

Olde Towne Daphne Association is a non-profit corporation. Our members include residents, businesses, private schools and non-profit organizations primarily located in Olde Towne Daphne. Membership is open to anyone residing in Daphne, Alabama. Our OTDA leadership are volunteers supporting our community...our home.

■Saturday, June 27th Pig in the Park! Presented by Will Hughes Catering and Market $10 BBQ plates and $5 goes to SEEDS. Raffles and Drawings all day. A delicious tradition in Olde Towne!

■Please return your completed 'Tree Board Questionnaires'. Every household in Daphne was mailed a survey in March. The Planning Commission will make recommendations to the Council.

■ City Council: Summer Council Work Sessions

June 8th: Technology Innovation Center: Steve Koser and Joe Bullock

5 Year Capital Plan for Public Works

Garbage: Discuss 1 time a week, increase fees, or combination

NRCS Funding Program: Ashley Campbell

July 13th: Report of Findings: Eastern Shore Chamber Business Task Force: Chamber

Tentative Work Session Items:

Proposed Tree Committee

Visioning Plan

Protocol for Changing the Sign Ordinance

Work sessions are held the Monday between the two monthly council meetings at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Items discussed will then be brought up for further discussion or vote at Council meetings.

■OTDA Neighborhood Social : April 30, 2009 at ‘Uncorked! Fine Wines’

No meeting. No speaker. But, Olde Towne Daphne Association met on the deck of 'Uncorked: Fine Wines'. Our members, and Olde Towne residents interested in supporting Olde Towne businesses had the opportunity to meet our merchants. OTDA was delighted to have Will Hughes cater the event and Keith poured 12 wines to taste during the evening. Buckle My Shoe, The Frame Corner and Will Hughes Catering and Market provided gift certificates for a raffle. Thank You! Many local merchants and professionals attended, had the opportunity to meet people, leave their business cards, menus of services, and complimentary coupons. It was a relaxing evening for residents to network within our own community and showcase the best our Olde Towne community offers! We hope to host a similar event in the Fall.

■ 2009 OTDA Project: Develop an Olde Towne District brochure to highlight our local merchants, services, place of interest and history with a map, information and walking tours .

■ 2008 OTDA Projects:

■ Financial analysis: OTDA has prepared an analysis of the City of Daphne Budget with projections. It has been given to the city finance committee, mayor and council. Click: Financial Analysis to read.

■ The 2008 Candidate Forum was held on August 5th. The 12 page OTDA brochure and the 6 page Chamber of Commerce brochure with candidate answers to advance questions can be read by clicking on: 2008 Forum

■ Two part Community Conversation: Roundtable Discussion for Olde Towne was held in the Spring for residents, homeowner associations and businesses to generate ideas for improving our community. See Brainstorming for ideas to date. Ideas generated through this community brainstorming will become part of a plan for Olde Towne, our hometown. Additional details about this or other projects see our newsletter

■ Fire Protection: Take the time to read a letter to Council District 2 constituents regarding fire protection and budget issues that will impact our entire community. Governmental Affairs and also an update in our May 2008 newsletter (see page 2)

■ New feature! Our Towne: Local events contributed by local residents. Includes schedule for Brown Bag on the Bay, Bay Rivers Art Guild, CPR classes and more......

coming soon

**Additional committee reports**

Last Updated 6/22/09