GPNA Meeting Minutes - 2014, January 21

GPNA Meeting Minutes
January 2014
 
Date:                                                     January 21, 2014
Time:                                                     7:37 pm to 9:07 pm
Location:                                              ARC Building, Coca-Cola World Theater, Zoo Atlanta
Officers Present:                                       Lauren Rocereta - President
                                                                Jeff Rogers - Vice President
                                                                Michelle Botwinick - Treasurer
                                                                Kristin Andris - Secretary
                                                                Rob Bernier – Economic Development
                                                                Marie Mower – Parks & Recreation
                                                                Chris Newman - Public Safety
                                                                Rick Hudson - Land Use and Zoning
                                                                Paul Simo - Historic
                                                                Angelique Edwards - GPPN Chair
                                                                Stephanie Warner - Technology
                                                                Kelly Tenedini - Fundraising
 
 
 
7:37 pm            Meeting Commenced
 
President, Lauren Rocereta
  • Welcomed everyone, explained the agenda and open floor rules, and voting eligibility
  • Thank you to the zoo for allowing the use of the building
  • Next meeting is Tuesday, February, 17, 2014 at 7:30pm
  • New member welcome and introductions
  • 2014 Proposed Budget approved unanimously
  • Welcomed Reverend Houston Wheeler from the Faith Collaborative: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
  • Collaborative attempts to list all services available to neighbors in need
  • Volunteers are invited and welcome to help neighbors locate the organization/group that provides help
Vice President, Jeff Rogers
  • Passed around sign-up and volunteer sheet, make sure info is correct
  • Advised new members to check in or sign in.
  • A 2014 Bylaws & Mission Statement Sub Committee will be created
  • Volunteers are needed to help create welcome packets for new neighbors
Treasurer, Michelle Botwinick
  • Updated Treasurer’s report
  • Review of 2013 budget
  • Only unexpected expense was $2500 to Smart Growth Atlanta
  • Reminder that sunbursts can be ordered online at www.gpna.org
Secretary, Kristin Andris
  • Minutes from December 2014 meeting were presented
Public Safety Chair, Chris Newman
  • Zone 6 update
    • Keep cars clean and do not leave cars running while unattended to avoid theft
    • Reminder to register your home security alarm by visiting https://www.crywolf.us/oss/atlantaga/
    • Parking concerns can be addressed by calling Community Liaison Dept of APD: (404) 546-5650 or (404) 546-2605
GPPN, Angelique Edwards
  • School Updates - Adelee LeGrand
    • ANCS has been selected by the Georgia Charter Schools Association as a finalist for “charter school of the year.” 
    • ANCS Elementary Campus Information Sessions for Prospective Students/Families on Thursday, February 20, 6:30 PM
    • ANCS Annual Auction, the Wonderball, to be held March 8. Click here for more info.
    • Parkside Open House for Prospective K-5 parents on Wednesday, January 29th at 9 a.m
    • King is offering parent workshops and student programs.  Volunteers needed
    • Maynard Jackson tours are being offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Please call the school at (404) 802-5200 or the Parent Center at (404) 802-5521 a few days in advance to schedule the tour. 
    • Maynard Jackson Winter Dance Concert on February 27 & 28
    • Jackson Cluster K-8 Community Meetings: Thursday, January 23, 2014 and Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Maynard Jackson High School at 6 pm
  • Neighborhood Events Update
    • ?Pajamas & Puppets is 2nd Thursday of each month from November through April. 5:45 pm, Park Ave Church
    • GPPN Pre-K and Kindergarten Community Forum - January 28, 7 pm, Park Avenue Baptist Church
    • A new playgroup for children born September 2013 to February 2014 is forming right now. Please go to the Playgroups tab at www.grantparkparents.org
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
  • SEABA Lunch: Thursday, 1/23/14, noon, Zoo Atlanta Ford Conference Center, $12
Fundraising Chair, Kelly Tenedini
  • Welcomed Abbi Rebenek and Paul Simo to discuss 2014 Tour of Homes
    • Theme will be “A Stroll Through History”
Land Use and Zoning Committee Chair, Rick Hudson
  • More developments are coming to area
  • 800 Glenwood legal battles continue
  • Go to www.smartgrowthatlanta.org to sign up, learn and DONATE to the lawyer fund
Historic Committee Chair, Paul Simo
  • Efforts will begin to rewrite historic design regulations
  • Chair has binders with Grant Park history from 1980s
  • Contact historic chair if you would like to join “Friends of Cyclorama” and work to keep cyclorama in Grant Park
  • Decatur Old House Fair will be held February 8 from 9 am to 4 pm. Good source of info for old houses
Technology Committee Chair, Stephanie Warner
  • Oliver Beaudreaux will manage GPNA twitter.  Follow GPNA @GrantParkGPNA
  • Committee is working to create videos that tell Grant Park stories
Parks & Recreation Chair, Marie Mower
  • Welcomed Samantha of Atlanta Youth Soccer Organization
    • All youth are welcome.  Registration is every 2nd & 4th Saturday through Feb. Held at Boulevard Crossing Park
Open Floor Discussion:
  • Suggestion for subcommittee to discuss parking issues
  • 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta is approaching; events to be held
  • Contact Carla Smith if you have a cracked water meter
 
Motion for meeting adjournment made, seconded and approved without opposition.
 
9:07 pm            Meeting Adjourned
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