Minutes November 13, 2000

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Ross Mansbach called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

First order to approve minutes. Motion to approve. Seconded.

Present Board members were Dianne Olansky, Bill Ellis, Annette Beasley, Ross and Jodi Mansbach, Alan Perry (arrived late), Norman McKay, Mae Reich, Lee Kintzel, Michael McCool, David Robertson, Joe Giardina, Ruth Alexander and Steven Rowell.

Security: Annette Beasley attended Zone 2 meeting. They advised that with the holidays coming up watch for smash and grab crimes. Be careful.

Beautification: no report

Membership: Motion to retain overpayment of $10 by residents who did not take advantage of MSP discount offered. If MSP member asks for refund, money will be refunded. Ruth Alexander offered that membership is not a charitable deduction since we are not a 501c3. Neighbor advised that people may schedule it - check with tax adviser.

Newsletter: Deadline for next newsletter is early December.

Parks: David Robertson. Gas work along N. Highland. Please advise any employees that you see doing work to be careful of trees. Tree planting this Saturday, November 19 at 10 AM. Bring gloves, water. Look for the group along Amsterdam. Cathy Woolard is holding a District six meeting at Piedmont Park Conservancy, Magnolia Hall Tuesday, November 14 David raised the issue of asking the city for a natatorium - several new ones have been built. He will contact neighborhood residents working on this endeavour.

Education Joe Giardina: He received a thank you note from Morningside Elementary for donation. Jodi Mansbach suggested that it could get reprinted in newsletter.

Tour of Homes Tour was a huge success - record number of ticket sales. $28,000 in income from ticket sales and sponsors Thank you letter will go to sponsors and tour will be covered in upcoming newsletter. Tour committee had wrap up meeting and is interested in continuing the tour assuming chair is found by next March. Subcommittee to help identify people formed by Diane Olansky and Lee Kintzel . They will report on their progress at the January meeting and a decision will be made about whether we have the manpower to continue. Anyone who knows of potential volunteers, please call Diane or Lee.

Traffic Laser gun on loan from APD to our traffic committee. Members of the committee have been out tracking speeds and recording license plates of offenders. Data is turned over to APD who sends warning letter and advising driver that the letter will stay on file. Meet with Bureau of Traffic Services. There will be pavement grading ("milling") on N. Rock Springs from beacon on side of school to Pelham. They are also proposing structural changes to increase effectiveness of Marco Island Traffic Circle on Rock Springs.

Treasurers Report Liability policy needs to be renewed. Motion to approve funds. Seconded and approved. Ruth requested committee budgets for next year. Deadline to submit is December 8th to Ralexander@coop-tech.com.  Smaller budget meeting will be set at January meeting.

Zoning

V00372 1362 N. Morningside Dr. Variance for side yard setback to build carport following line of house deferred due to uncertain effect on tree on neighbors property. Applicant met with City Arborist and contractor this morning. Dug in to look for footings looking for roots and determined that there should be no adverse effect. Arborguard will be coming as well. Request for variance contingent upon concurrence of Arborguard. Motion to approve pending Arborguard concurrence and no objection from neighbor. Seconded and passed.

V00383 1470 Lanier Place Variance for side yard setback from 7 ft to 3 ft in alignment with existing house. Deck to be built around the tree. Presented letter of approval from neighbor. Motion to approve based on site plan dated 9/15 and addition not to exceed plane of house and tree is saved. Seconded and passed.

Sidewalks New sidewalk on N. Highland. United Water is making a mess but they are fixing them. Suggestion to offer to fix Morningside Presbyterian Church sidewalk instead of making our annual donation. To be followed up on at future meeting.

New Business Email Distribution Policy Jodi and Ross Mansbach presented draft of new email policy. Jodi and Alan Perry will review document and present final version at next meeting.

Helen from Cathy Woolards office advised about meeting on 11/14 at Piedmont Park. To get on Cathys email list send your address to: Cwoolard@ci.atlanta.ga.us

Watershed alliance group is meeting. Specialists will be at Oglethrope to educate on water samples and then neighborhoods will collect samples and return for testing.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 pm.

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