GPNA Meeting Minutes, January 2014

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
• Reminder that sunbursts can be ordered online at www.gpna.org

• Only unexpected expense was $2500 to Smart Growth Atlanta

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

• 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 2^nd 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
  • o   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 2^nd & 4^th Saturday through Feb. Held at Boulevard Crossing Park

Open Floor Discussion:

• §  Suggestion for subcommittee to discuss parking issues
• §  150^th 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