Minutes December 10, 2001

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President Olansky convened the meeting at approximately 7:35 pm.

Board members present were Dianne Olansky, Martha Porter Hall, Susan Drake, Bob Silvia, Norman McKay, Alan Perry, Bruce Maloy, Joe Giardina, Mike Carew, Kerry Brown, Lee Kintzel, Steven Rowell, Ruth Alexander and Mae Reich.

Motion made to approve November minutes. Seconded and passed.

Committee reports

Security Patrol: Bob Silvia and Mike Carew reported. Next newsletter will focus on security. Crime increase over last month. 6 burglaries, 4 car break ins. 15 total crimes reported. Prowler arrested on Wessyngton by SP officer while on duty for MSP. Major break in and theft of appliances on E. Morningside. Traditionally, holiday gifts given to officers. $1700 in total bonuses, approval for which is sought from Board. Consistent with past practice. Motion made and passed. Garage break ins reported on N. Rock Springs.

Membership: Jodi on maternity leave.  Approval sought for expense of 1849.60 in connection with mailing.

Terry Kearns reported on website development. Ansley and Grant Park webmasters contacted. 4 options: DreamTV, commercial developer willing to do it for free (but place ads), continue with website as it currently exists (problem with updating it), and then Terry Kearns does it however he can and with whatever time he can spend on it. Fill it up; then fill it up again. The last option is what we're going with President Olansky will exercise editorial control, for the time being. Content managers are the rest of the Board. One idea is to publish articles from the newsletter. Minutes will be posted. Logo needed for website. Public forum is present on website. Private forum for Board members also there to discuss website and other issues.

Newsletter: Martha Hall reported. Issue coming together.

Parks: David Robertson reported. Another repair needed at Beech Valley Park. $170 needed to repair pump; moved, seconded and passed. $120 more needed for http://www.treeeagle.org signage. Moved, seconded and passed. Nominate tree by going to http://www.parkpride.org or by calling (404) 817-7969 or 607-8355.

Beautification: Kerry Brown reported. A group of neighbors on Rock Springs is looking to take care of Woodrow Wilson monument area. Holly will be trimmed to make area more usable. Warning: when holly is trimmed, it initially looks awful. Going forward, ultimately trying to make area more attractive. Article will appear in newsletter in spring on green spaces; if someone is taking care of one and Beautification Committee does not know about them, please let Kerry Brown or Pat Gardner know. Motion made to approve $627.15 for expenses at Wildwood triangle; seconded and passed with one nay vote and one abstention. Joe Joyce will be reimbursed for these expenses; neighbors warned to come to Board before spending money because sometimes the funds won't be there.

Schools: Joe Giardina reported that schools will be out soon until 1/8. Next CINS meeting will be in January.

Special Events: Mike McCool not present but did send email saying that he would chair Celebration of Summer again.

Traffic: Bill Ellis and Bruce Maloy reported. Amsterdam and Berkshire: continued discussion with City; not yet satisfactory resolution. URS recommendations for traffic calming: corrections requested in report. Proceeding with consensus building in neighborhood. Hosts needed for N. Rock Springs, Lenox and E. Rock Springs. Volunteers for N. Rock Springs and Lenox obtained from Board. Motion made to approve 2242.41 for next phase of URS study; seconded and passed. Sidewalks and North MLPA: Lee Kintzel reported. 4 sidewalks repaired and paid for within last month.

Treasurer's Report: Ruth Alexander reported. 2000 tax return prepared and available for inspection. Zoning: Steven Rowell reported.

V-01-380; 1356 N. Highland Ave. Application to reduce side yard setback from 7 to 5 feet 6 inches to allow for second story addition to single family house. Committee had approved per 11/2/01 application and as consistent with drawings 11/5/01. Motion passed with one abstention.

V-01-396; 1723 Homestead Ave. Application to reduce front yard setback from 35 to 30 feet to allow for second story addition to single family home. Committee had approved per application dated 11/21/01 and consistent with drawings 11/15/01. Motion passed.

V-01-399; 790 Sherwood Rd. Application to reduce front yard setback from 35 to 31 feet to allow for second story dormer addition to single-family house. Committee had approved with condition for revised drawings. Motion passed with 12/7/01 revised plans.

V-01-40; 1111 McLynn Ave. Application to reduce side yard setback from 7 to 5 feet on right side of building. Also, variance to alter a nonconforming porch. Committee had approved per application dated 11/21/01 and consistent with drawings 10/01/01 and that there be no other construction allowed above front steps. Motion to approve per Committee passed.

Need for Budget meeting in early January. Suggested date of 1/13 in afternoon at president's house. Please get budgets to Ruth by 1/6 for copying.

MARTA has public hearings coming up for elimination of bus routes. 12/15 quality of life zoning ordinance meeting in Virginia-Highlands. Pres. Olansky will try to attend.

Continued discussion of bylaws. Article VII moved for approval (for consideration by membership); seconded and passed. Article VIII moved for approval; seconded and passed. Article IX moved for approval; seconded and passed. Article X discussed; moved for approval; seconded and passed.

Discussion re Policy Sheet. Motion made to approve one policy on policy sheet.

Meeting adjourned at @ 9:10 pm.

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