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Date: September, 2015
Time: 7:32 pm to 9:14 pm
Location: ARC Building, Coca-Cola World Theater, Zoo Atlanta
Officers Present: Lauren Rocereta - President
Jeffrey Rogers - Vice President
Kristin Andris - Secretary
Rob Bernier – Economic Development
Geoff Roper - Fundraising
Paul Simo - Homes and History
Kim Holland - Philanthropic
Stephanie Warner - Technology
Jim Vorix - Transportation
7:32 pm Meeting Commenced
President, Lauren Rocereta
- Welcomed everyone, explained the agenda and open floor rules, and voting eligibility
- Thank you to Zoo Atlanta for allowing the use of the building for the meeting
- Next meeting is Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm
- New member welcome and introductions
- Traffic Study Resolution approved by a vote of 28-1-1
- Trees Atlanta, Alex Beatley
- Education
- SEACS (Southeast Atlanta Communities for Schools) will host an IB townhall meeting on Thurs, Sept. 17, 7pm, Maynard Jackson HS
- Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School is hosting a yard sale on Sat, Sept. 19
- King Middle School - Erica Nimmons & Shevon Howard
- King won attendance record with 91% attendance
- In process of getting an IB program
- Grant Park Conservancy Update
- Explanation of large events and permitting process. Permits are handled through city. If you see rules broken, call 9-1-1 to report.
- Lantern Parade, Oct. 23, 6 pm
- GPPN Update, Kim Ritger
Vice President, Jeffrey Rogers
- Passed around sign-up and volunteer sheet, make sure info is correct
- Advised new members to check in or sign in
- If you have a GPNA meeting reminder yard sign, please email Jeffrey at [email protected]
Secretary, Kristin Andris
- Presented minutes from August 2015
Philanthropic, Kim Holland
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
- Grant Park Gathering, September 24, 5-8 p.m., Agave Restaurant
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected].
- Zone 6 APD update - Lt. Desmond Floyd, [email protected], (404) 673-9423
- Keep your car clean
- 43% decrease in crime compared to this time last year
Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson
- Memorial Drive: Larkin Coil Adaptive Re-use (AKA Habitat for Humanity) update
- Grant-Ormond Neighborhood Commercial: Mediterranean Restaurant to be included
- Berne/Mercer Development Vote: LUZ Recommendation to ZRB
- 734 Mercer Subdivision motion approved unanimously
- GPNA will withdrawal from Turner Field Community Benefits Coalition
Transportation, Jim Vorix
- ANCS Safe Routes to Schools Letter of Support- Motion to support approved unanimously
Homes and History, Paul Simo
Fundraising
- Mothball event planning in works. It will be held on Nov 14 at Rec Center
Technology
Meeting minutes from August 2015 approved.
Open Floor Discussion:
- Oct. 3 is Old Fourth Ward Flex Night
- Sept. 27 is Atlanta Preservation Center discussion on Leo Frank lynching
- Concern expressed for large events not being permitted correctly by city
9:14 pm - Meeting Adjourned
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