Date: October 20, 2015
Time: 7:32 pm to 8:57 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
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, November 17, 2015 at 7:30pm
- New member welcome and introductions
- Stephanie Warner: Ormond-Grant Park will get new park. It will be ADA accessible and dog friendly
- Elections for GPNA officers and NPU-W Reps will be held in November
- Brad Nevin & Amanda Pellerin: Neighborhood Watch
- Sign up to be a block captain by emailing [email protected]
- Tour of 911 Center is being organized
- You can take dinner to Fire Station 10. Volunteer page will be set up through neighborhood watch's new website. Stay tuned!
- Travis Johnson: Rec Center Update
- Offers adult programs including dance, spin, and fitness
- Outdoor basketball courts have received a grant from the Atlanta Hawks program. They are being redone with new bleachers
- Computer classes for adults on Mondays from 7-8 pm until Nov. 30
- Education
- Maynard Jackson High School: Stephanie Johnson
- Zombie Apocalypse on Oct. 23 & 24 - benefit for Maynard Jackson
- Christmas tree sale fundraiser
- Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School: Thank you to those who supported yard sale and fall festival!
- King Middle School
- King Middle School will have a career day on Nov. 19.
- King is hosting math competitions for middle and now elementary school APS students
- Grant Park Conservancy Update
- Applying for Park Pride grant for Milledge Fountain
- Lantern Parade, Oct. 23, 6 pm
- GPPN Update, Kristen Silton
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 September 2015
Philanthropic, Kim Holland
- Update on Ms. Waller's Porch, 983 Cherokee Ave.
- Southwest Christian Fellowship is hosting a clothing drive for Center for Working Families
- Motion approved unanimously to give $250 grant to Center for Working Families
- Center for Working Families Friendraiser on 10/22/15 at 6 pm, 389 Ormond St.
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
- Grant Park Grinchy Gathering, December 10, 6-8 p.m., Ziba's Bistro
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected].
- Zone 6 APD update - Major Peake
- There have been some armed roberies and car jackings. Three have been arrested and seven have warrants for their arrest
- Follow cases through citizen's court watch and come to hearings to keep perpetrators off streets
Transportation, Jim Vorix
- November Transportation Meeting Rescheduled: 11/12/15, 6:30 pm, ARC Bldg Tech Lab
- PEDS Walking Tour: Effective Low Cost Safety: 10/26/15, 5:15 pm, King Memorial MARTA Statio or 6 pm at Midtown MARTA Station
Homes and History, Paul Simo
- Review of recent Certificates of Appropriateness
- Historic regulations rewrite in progress
Fundraising
- Mothball will be held on Nov 14 at Rec Center
Technology
Meeting minutes from September 2015 approved.
Open Floor Discussion:
- Entries for Porch Press are greatly appreciated. Submit your articles by the 25th of each month
- Reminder to not leave your car running in drive way unattended. Many cars are stolen when people leave them running in mornings to heat them up.
- NPU reps are needed. Contact Lauren at [email protected] to volunteer.
8:57 pm - Meeting Adjourned
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