Date: August 18, 2015
Time: 7:32 pm to 8:44 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
Geoff Roper - Fundraising
Paul Simo - Homes and History
Kim Holland - Philanthropic
Stephanie Warner - Technology
Jim Vorix - Transportation
7:35 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 21, 2015 at 7:30pm
- New member welcome and introductions
- Ormond Grant Park is being renovated. Group is seeking donations. http://grantpark.org/ogp
- Run Before You Crawl presented Grant Park Security Patrol with $4,000 donation
- Citizens Advocate for City of Atlanta, Stephanie Ramage, introduced herself
- She can help with any city related issue. Call her at (404) 852-5657, [email protected]
- Mary Woodland, Oakland Cemetery
- House in the Park Festival, Sept 6 - Motion to support approved unanimously
- Education
- Parkside Elementary - Caitlin Sims,(404) 802-4100
- Parkside is on the journey to become a K12 International Baccalurate program
- Sept 25 is Jackson Cluster Football Night at Grady Stadium
- Maynard Jackson - Stephanie Johnson (404) 802-5240
- Maynard Jackson has AP, IB, early college programs, and partnership with Georgia Tech
- Maynard Jackson women's track team brought home state championship. All senior girls on team received college scholarships.
- Grant Park Conservancy Update
- GPPN Update
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]
Secretary, Kristin Andris
- Presented minutes from June 16, 2015
Philanthropic, Kim Holland
- MLK Middle Back to School Drive
- MLK Middle Back to School Dine Out
- The Center for Working Families Back to School Drive
- Motion to support Center for Working Families and Nicholas House with $250 approved unanimously
Economic Development Committee Chair, Rob Bernier
- Grant Park Gathering, August 24, 6-8 p.m., Agave Restaurant
Public Safety Committee Chair, Chris Newman
- You can volunteer for neighborhood watch by emailing [email protected]
- Zone 6 APD update - Lt. Desmond Floyd, [email protected], (404) 673-9423
- Keep your car clearn
- Be on lookout for students skipping school
Land Use and Zoning, Rick Hudson
- Turner Field Update: Community Benefits Coaltion - We will continue to monitor and reserve the right to withdrawl
- LCI Agreement - Participants can have a say on how development goes
- Stay tuned to Facebook and website to be aware of upcoming meetings
Transportation, Jim Vorix
- CDP-15-012 Cycle Atlanta Phase 1.0 Study - Motion to support approved unanimously
Homes and History, Paul Simo
- Current Certificates of Appropriateness reviewed
- Historic Design Regulations Sub Committee is working on rewriting regulations
- Preservation Tip of the Month:
- Be an ACE (Accountable Creative Educated) when it comes to your home
Fundraising
- Mothball event planning in works. It will be held on Nov 14 at Rec Center
Technology
Meeting minutes from June 16, 2015 approved.
Open Floor Discussion:
- Block captains wanted for Neighborhood Watch. Email [email protected]
- Georgia Hill Library is closing. Petition is on next door and Facebook.
9:16 pm - Meeting Adjourned
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