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July 8, 2002 MLPA Board Meeting Minutes
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July 8, 2002 MLPA Board Meeting Minutes
Board members present: Dianne Olansky, Susan Drake, Zac Pasmanick, Alan Perry, Bob Silvia, Joe Giardina, Norman McKay, Mike Carew, Charlotte Gillis, Bill Ellis, Mae Reich, Trav Carter, Joelle Spain, Karen Schaefer, Mike Banick and Steven Rowell.
Also present were Helen Robinson, assistant to Council President Woolard, and Janet Kishbaugh, assisttant to Councilmemember Fauver
Pres. Olansky convened the meeting at approximately 7:35 pm. First order of business was approval of the May 2002 minutes as amended and the June 2002 minutes. Moved and approved.
Committee reports:
Security Patrol: Mike Carew and Bob Silvia. May crime stats: 1 auto breakin, 2 car thefts and 6 burglaries. The latter is unusual, for our neighborhood and at this time of the year. Other reports came in of burglaries over the 4th of July weekend and a case of vandalism. Matter has been discussed with Patrol and raised with the Police Department. General agreement that we are being hit harder than usual. Shift of attention may be coming in our favor. Mike is of the opinion that there is more than one group operating in our neighborhood. Heists of property valued over $10,000 at a time have happened. Suggestion made to send out another email. Questions raised about cost of adding another shift during the day.
Motion made to approve reimbursement of costs of One Call security alert message on 6/17 of $213. Seconded and passed.
Newsletter: no report except that potential candidate located for business manager.
Membership: Joelle Spain reported. Hunt for street captains is on. 18-20 volunteers captured. 60% of streets not covered. Volunteers especially needed for major streets. Those major streets include:
Amsterdam from N. Highland to Lanier
Hillpine Dr
Homestead Ave
Johnson Rd
N. Highland
N. Rock Springs
Parks: Karen Schaefer reported. Report that playground furniture at Sidney Marcus Park falling apart and it may be removed. Budget problems of City are such that it may not be replaced or it may take longer than a year. October 12th will be date of tree planting. Let them know of bare spots in neighborhood. Discussion re parking lots not being in compliance with ordinance. Offer of free tree being considered to those willing to come into compliance.
Approval sought of letter being sent to City for enforcement of Tree Protection Ordinance. Motion made and passed.
Suggestion that Members Winslow, Fauver and Schook be copied on this letter.
Issue discussed of boundary trees not being noted on site plans.
Motion made to approve and reimburse for David Robertson's purchase of supplies and stamps in amount of $55.09. Passed.
Beautification: no report.
Schools: Joe Giardina reported. They're still out. Thank you letter received from CINS. Request made from Inman Middle School for $1000 to help fund orientation program. This year, program not being funded by City School system. Amount is in budget.
Motion made and approved.
Special Events: no report.
Tour of Homes: Zac Pasmanick reported. Homes will be selected within days. Sponsorship committee just getting started. Another fabulous Tour will take place this year on October 5-6th.
Motion made to approve $750 for stationary and related expenses for Tour of Homes. Seconded and passed.
Traffic: Bill Ellis reported. June 18th was meeting with Bureau of Traffic and Transportation. General discussion; 3 all-way stops requested for pedestrian safety. Speed deterrent grids asked to be extended on Lenox Road. Also asked for dedicated turn lights at Rock Springs/Johnson intersection. N. Highland street meeting on June 19th. Well attended for a summer meeting.
Motion made to approve $410 for payment of May and June URS services. Passed.
North MLPA/Sidewalks: no report.
Treasurer's report: no report.
Zoning: Steven Rowell reported.
V-02-124: 742 Courtenay Court: application withdrawn.
Z-02-43: 1640 Piedmont Road. Site is in Piedmont Heights but within 300 feet of our neighborhood. Rezoning requested from RG-2 to RL-C. Property cannot be used because of past illegal commercial use over 46 years. Presently 11 parking spaces. Motion made to recommend approval with same stipulations that Piedmont Heights imposed on rezoning, that secretary believes to be that footprint remains the same and that no restaurant be allowed. Passed with one opposed.
U-02-17: 1301 Monroe Drive, 690 Courtenay Drive, 678 Courtenay Drive. Application seeking consolidation of these properties and a special use permit to allow for renovations and additions to existing facilities. Properties are being used for residential/educational facility for disadvantaged kids under the name of Hillside. Facility open for visits by neighbors; community luncheons offered on a regular basis. No negative neighborhood comments after flyering. Motion made to approve conditioned upon site plan dated 6/7/02 and all delivery traffic be off Monroe Drive. Passed unanimously.
V-02-189: 1652 Noble Drive. Application made for variance to reduce side yard setback from 7 feet to 4 feet to allow for two-story addition. Applicant did not show at Zoning Committee and then did not show this evening. Neighbors present seeking information. Motion made to defer to the NPU meeting and request that it be returned to the MLPA Zoning Committee and the MLPA Board for hearing. Seconded and passed.
New Business: MLPA needs a new NPU-F representative. Temporary position (until next Annual Meeting).
Old Business: Susan Drake reported that a Home Depot air conditioner costing $495 plus tax has been located. Maytag 24000 BTU. Presbyterian men will install it if we buy it. Approval already obtained.
Pres-elect McKay reported on annual fundraising drive 02/03. Draft circulated for comment.
President adjourned the meeting at @ 9:00 pm.
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