GPNA Meeting Minutes - 2017, September 19

Date:                                        September 19, 2017
Time:                                       7:35 pm to 8:56 pm
Location:                                ARC Building, Coca-Cola World Theater, Zoo Atlanta               
Officers Present:                 Dr. Michelle Kirby- Vice President
                         Laura Keen- Secretary
                         Stephen L. Powner – Economic Development
                         Paul Simo - Homes and History
                         Chris Newman - Public Safety
                         Rick Hudson- Land Use and Zoning
                         Heidi Reis- Philanthropic
                         Stephanie Warner- Technology
                         Amanda Watkins Puche- Fundraising
 
7:35 pm            Meeting Commenced


Vice President, Dr. Michelle Kirby

• Welcome and thanks again to Zoo Atlanta for the use of their space!
• Please read/review the Housekeeping and Meeting Conduct points above.
• Open Nominations for 2018 GPNA:
  • Michelle Kirby nominated herself for President
  • All other officers and chairs nominated for continued positions
• Welcome to new members: Name, Street and profession; hobby; burning question?
• Elected Officials’ SHORT Update (if any are present)
  • Grant Park Conservancy (www.GPConservancy.org)-
    1.  Lantern Parade is October 20^th and will start at the Milledge Fountain
    2. Milledge fountain restoration is almost complete
    3. Grant Park Parent Network Update – Holly Wilhelm (www.GrantParkParents.org)
• Grant Park Schools
• Grant Park Neighborhood’s Park Happenings
  • 2017 Grant Park Farmers Market – Every Sunday, 9a – 1p, April – December
• Historic Oakland Cemetery
  • Sunday in the Park, October 1^st, 12 – 6 p.m
  • Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween Tours, October 20 – 28, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m

 
Vice President, Dr. Michelle Kirby

• Passed around sign-up and volunteer sheet, make sure info is correct
• Advised new members to check in or sign in
• GPNA meeting signs: contact Michelle if interested
• Committee Sign-up Sheet; Committee Chair contact info on left

 
Secretary

• August minutes presented and approved  

Treasurer:

• Report
• The GPNA is a IRS recognized 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax deductible!

 
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman

• Zone 6 APD update:  Reported crimes are significantly lower now than last year
• Zone 6 Community Prosecutor: Keith Lamar, [email protected], 404 612-7012
• Neighborhood Watch Update
• Memorial Dr. corridor still experiencing vehicle break-ins, leave nothing in your car
• House in the Park:
  • Parking was still an issue and going forward, will require them to pay for more security and parking enforcement officers
• NPU-W meets on Wednesday nights
• Trestle Tree Security Upgrades:
  • Fixed gates, added security cameras but need to be held accountable for their promises

 
Philanthropic

• Nicholas House – Norma Nyhoff
• GPNA Annual Sponsorship Nicholas House Adopt-a-Room paid after last month’s approval
• Seeking engagement from neighbors for possible donation ideas
• GPNA looking to host a neighborhood dinner possibly in November
• Nicholas House has tours every Saturday

 
Technology

• Sign up at gpna.org and follow us on Facebook (info below)
• Kroger Rewards & Amazon Smile

 
Economic Development

• Grant Park Gathering Update- very successful, over 60 neighbors showed up
• Next Gathering will be in November
• Now in charge of Sunbursts – Order one today and have it by Friday!

 
Fundraising

• Sponsorship Package update. Businesses, please become a sponsor! Contact [email protected] for more information.
• Mothball 2017 set for 11/11/2017 8pm- 1 am at the GP Rec center. Volunteers need to contact Nikkia or Homer Hammonds at [email protected]
• Tickets are $30 until the day of so get them early!
• Need volunteers to set up and break down, please contact Nikkia or Homer if you’d like to help

 
Homes & History

• Design Regs. Benefits & Ramifications (262 Ormond Demo)
  • The house was demolished over Labor Day weekend without permits or approvals, if you see something like this say something.
  • There has been contact with the city about the demolition and they will likely take  legal action
• Call in suspect work, material removal or work:  Matt Adams in planning ([email protected]) or Office of Buildings to send an inspector.  Please contact the Office of Buildings at 404.330.6150 -- any neighbor can call!!
• Preservation Tip of Month: Gutters & Storm Prep

Land Use and Zoning (including Transportation and Transit)

• Gateway Project: Presentation on the GPNA website
• 385 Grant Circle: townhomes- pass unanimously

 
August Minutes Approved


Open Floor Discussion:

8:56 pm - Meeting Adjourned