GPNA Meeting Minutes - 2016, June 21

Date:                                                    June 21, 2016
Time:                                                   7:36 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
                                                        Michelle Botwinick – Treasurer
                                                        Rob Bernier – Economic Development
                                                         Rick Hudson - Land Use & Zoning

                                                          Tom Merandi - Philanthropic
                                                          Stephanie Warner - Technology
                                                          David Lively - Transportation


 
7:36 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, July 19, 2016 at 7:30pm
• New member welcome and introductions
• City Council Member Carla Smith
  • Overview of city budget recently passed
• Relay Bicycle Share Atlanta
  • Overview of program, how it works, and where bikes will be located
• GPPN Update, Kristen Silton
  • 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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Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier

• Grant Park Gathering - Planning "Last Days of Summer" with GPPN for end of July
   

Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman

• Follow Court Watch to see how you can advocate for your community's safety at trials
• You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected]. 
• Zone 6 APD update - Lt. Floyd, Zone 6
  • Update on Crime
  • Recent string of shed break ins.
  • Be sure to secure your shed and ensure adequate lighting near area to deter crime.
  • Record the serial numbers for your valuables, so that they may be recovered in the event of theft.

Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson

• Cherokee Lots Update
• Turner Field Update

Fundraising

• Tour of Homes Update 
  • Best turnout in over five years
  • Event raised more than $25,000

Technology

• Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook

Open Floor Discussion:

• Introduction: David Dryer, Candidate for House District 59 with run-off election on July 26
• The Nest daycare is moving to Grant Park. Possible variance could be coming to support their playground.
  • Motion approved unanimously to support the concept of the Nest's playground