Date: January 19, 2016
Time: 7:32 pm to 9:04 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
Rick Hudson - Land Use & Zoning
Tom Merandi - Philanthropic
Stephanie Warner - Technology
David Lively - 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, February 16, 2016 at 7:30pm
- New member welcome and introductions
- State Representative Margaret Kaiser: Legislative Update
- City Council Member Andre Dickens: Introduction
- City Council Member Carla Smith: Update
- Heather Luyk & Keisa Bruce: Overview of Atlanta Streets Alive
- Stephanie Warner: Ormond-Grant Park Update
- Fun Bunny Fundraiser - $37.50 for Fun Bunny to hide eggs or deliver a basket on Easter weekend. Proceeds support Ormond-Grant Park
- Grant Park Conservancy Update: David Dreyer
- Conservancy has received a $95,000 grant to begin restoration of Milledge Fountain
- GPPN Update, Holly Wilhelm
- Pre-K and Kindergarten forum on Tuesday, January 26
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]
- 2016 budget approved unanimously
Secretary, Kristin Andris
- Presented minutes from October 2015
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
- Grant Park Gathering, February 25, Bada Bings
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected].
- Remember to register your security alarm every year with Cry Wolf
- Zone 6 Community Prosecutor - Keith Lamar, [email protected]
- Update on recent and upcoming trials
- Follow Court Watch to see how you can advocate for your community's safety at trials
- Zone 6 APD update - Lt. Floyd, Zone 6
- Main crime is vehicle break ins, keep your car clean to help minimize those incidences
- Don't be distracted by electronics. Don't leave your car running unattended to warm it up in the mornings
- Call police if you see anything suspicious
Transportation, Jim Vorix
- On February 4, there will be a meeting to discuss Safe Routes for Schools
Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson
- Ormewood Ave. rezoning - Motion approved with one opposed
Fundraising
- 2016 Annual Sponsorships are available
- Evening at the Mansion fundraiser is on Feb. 28. Volunteers are needed
Technology
- Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook
Homes & History
- New Certificates of Appropriateness (COAs)
- Historic Design Regulations Rewrite Update
Meeting minutes from December 2015 approved.
Open Floor Discussion:
- Community Garden has plots for rent and volunteers are welcome to help grow food for local charities. Three upcoming orientations to learn more.
- Volunteer training for Oakland Cemetery is January 23.
9:04 pm - Meeting Adjourned
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