By Carolyn West
The president opened the meeting at 7:40 pm and acknowledged new attendees who introduced themselves.
Atlanta Police Dept. - Zone 6
Maj. Banda, Off. Kopacz, and Officer Jones of the mini-motor detail were in attendance. To report drug-related offenses or problems call the Zone at 404-371-5002 or e-mail the major at cbandaatlantapd.org. Recent drug hits netted 23 arrests: Nine on Bouldercrest, 10 on McPherson and four on Haas. Officer Kopacz will do speed monitoring on Ormewood, followed by radar. If 4x4's and Go-carts are spotted on the roadway, they will be ticketed, impounded and the parents ticketed. Regarding the beat redesign, Zone 6 may increase. Service calls and geographic area are the criteria. Possibly, Zone 6 may include some of the Thomasville and Morningside areas. Officer Jones has made contact with area businesses. He is encouraging businesses (and everyone) to report all crime - large and small. In response to a question, Major Banda responded that regarding car break-ins, the caller could request an officer instead of making a teleserve report. Call will be placed on low priority but an officer will come out. EACA requests that Officer Jones make regular run through Brownwood Park.
Representatives from office of Elected Officials
Susan Elliott (Lamar Willis' office) reports he is working on graffiti legislation.
Valencia Hudson (Natalyn Archibong's office) was present.
AFD - Station 13
Captain Wyatt of Station 13 reports 117 runs this month: 76 medical, 25 fire, 16 service and 63 blood pressure checks. The car seat program is in place with a technician on the C shift (Nicolette Williams). Currently, station is out of smoke detectors. On the most recent hydrant tour, 500 hydrants were checked with two out of service. Water service has been notified. The fire chief selection process is ongoing. Call your city council representative to help push the process.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer's report was presented and accepted.
Diversity Action Group
Marguerite Murray gave and update on the planned series of topics to be presented. First in the series will be "Identity Theft" and tentatively will be held on July 19 at Branan Towers (Glenwood Avenue). Charles Turner gave report on an exhibit to be held in conjunction with the History Tour and Pub Crawl (see below).
History Tour and Pub Crawl
Elena Kaplan and Henry Bryant are working in tandem on these activities to be held on Saturday, July 19 or July 26.
Land Use and Zoning
Dennis Madsen presented the following: Liquor license application. EACA voted to support 34-0-0.
Oak Grove double width lot to be subdivided into two lots 50 ft. each. Approved 32-0-0.
EACA needs to express displeasure to Inman Park Properties regarding condition of property at John B. Gordon School. Same applies to property next to the Best Buy where vagrants are living.
Transportation
MARTA meeting will be held at Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church on June 18 at 6:30 pm.
Public Safety
Three handouts passed out: Noise ordinance explanation, liquor license statement and West Nile Virus information. A group is not in place to help organize neighborhood watch groups. Contact group at pseaca.net. Security patrol for EACA area is being researched. Public safety has encouraged APD to use radar and observation following accident. Vote taken endorsing some form of traffic calming on Ormewood. Vote of approval was 32-0. Susan Elliott will take this vote of support back to Councilman Willis. A Georgia Tech engineering student volunteer is doing a survey leading up to a traffic calming plan for East Atlanta. Vote of support was 37-0-0 for crosswalk marking and signage to be placed or properly marked. This effort will not interfere with streetscape project. ATV's or dirt bikes are not to be used on city streets. APD will enforce. Please call 911 to report sightings. Please report all crime to 911 and also call or e-mail to publicsafetyeaca.net for tracking. The vacation patrol form is on the EACA website. Report inoperable traffic signals and downed signage to 404-330-6501. For rubbish pickup, grass cutting or roadside dumping, call Katrina Taylor in Constituent Services at 404-330-6365 or email to ektaylorcity.atlanta.ga.us. Public Safety is working on a statement re animals (pets) in East Atlanta.
Website
New website should be launched by July meeting.
Parks
Potluck dinners are held monthly. History Tour and Pub Crawl and planned for July. Pool Party scheduled for August. Parks Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.
Beautification
Moreland Avenue cleanup scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 am. Meet at Bank of America.
Friends of East Atlanta Library
Finalizing floor plans and exterior and group is working to select an artist. Public meeting will be held so that community will have a chance to see plans. The library should be completed by September 2004.
East Atlanta Strut
Anne Shaw reports the new logo is online at www.eaca.net. Volunteers are needed for organizing and working at the strut. Strut committee meets first Tuesday of each month. EACA is responsible for PR, sanitation, and community area. Steve Carr is offering a trailer for use in decorating for the Strut parade. Volunteers are needed for decorating EACA's float. All forms are online at eaca.net. Silent auction items are being solicited.
Education
New school construction will soon begin. Burgess students will be housed at Hubert Elementary during construction.
SouthStar
Streetscape contract is with Risk Management Dept and is close to being signed. Only small details to be ironed out. SouthStar is meeting with EABA to get a promotional campaign underway for the Village.
Minutes approved as read. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 pm.
