Date: May 17, 2016
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:15 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, June 21, 2016 at 7:30pm
- New member welcome and introductions
- Motion to accept Mia Pond as Porch Press representative
- Motion to move to censure of Steve Carr until 2017. Motion approved with 14 in favor, 11 opposed, and 13 abstentions.
- Rodney Milton, City of Atlanta Office of Planning and City Council Member Carla Smith: LCI Presentation
- Turner Field update. Next Meeting is Tuesday, June 7
- Gigi Connor, Grant Park Conservancy Update
- Shelly Brockkman, Ormond Grant Park Renovation
- Update on progress. Follow on Facebook to stay tuned.
- The park received a grant from Park Pride
- A community event will be held on June 18 for park
- GPPN Update, Holly Wilhelm
- Summer Social will be held on June 11
- Music in the Meadow continues
- A new playgroup has started for babies born Sept. 1, 2016 - February 28, 2017
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
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Secretary, Kristin Andris
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- Motion to support liquor license applications for Kroger at Glenwood. Motion approved unanimiously.
- You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected].
- Follow Court Watch to see how you can advocate for your community's safety at trials
- Zone 6 APD update - Lt. Floyd, Zone 6
Transportation
- Ormond-Grant Park pedestrian safety walk-through, May 19, 2016 at 6pm
Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson
- Cherokee Lots Update
- Historic regulations change in Sub Area 2 of Commercial District: Atlantic Realty. Motion approved unanimously
- 1039 Grant St. Zoning Condition Changes for Adaptive Reuse. Motion to support approved unanimously
- Park Pride: Upddate on Lanier Park
Fundraising
- Tour of Homes is May 21-22
Technology
- Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook
Homes & History
- Review of Historic Districs
- Preservation Tip: Overview of Historic Districts
- Boulevard Community Garden Grant: Motion to support approved unanimously
- New COAs for 670 McDonald St, 780 Woodson St., and 320 Cherokee Place: all approved unanimously.
Open Floor Discussion:
- Introduction: David Dryer, Candidate for House District 59 with election on May 24
- Turner Field Update: Rick Hudson
April minutes approved unanimously.
9:15 pm - Meeting Adjourned
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