- NPU-W elections - Ed Gilgor
- Ed explained purpose of NPU and terms of service for delegates from East Atlanta
- current delegates agreed to run for reelection
- no nominations offered from floor
- Slate of delegates
- Larry Felton Johnson
- Jason Howard
- Julie Simpson
- Ed Gilgor
- Martin Shelton
- Dean West
- Dennis Madsen
- Slate passed by acclamation
- Home East Atlanta - Alisa Smith
- introduced magazine about East Atlanta
- also offers general printing services, banners, signs, folders, etc.
- EAV Gateway - Bronwyn Morgan
- presented guidelines and designs for new gateway to village
- construction starts in late 2008
- renderings will be posted to eaca.net and the EAV library for comment
- Police Report
- Major Williams, dawilliamsatlantaga.gov
- citywide crime increase, leading to auto larcenies, auto theft, robbery
- Beat 610 (East Atlanta) approved for overtime duty
- watch your neighborhood, if you see something suspicious call it in
- don't leave anything visible in the car that could be stolen
- lock your vehicle's doors and roll up your windows
- pedestrian robbery also on rise, be mindful of surroundings, safety in numbers and lit areas
- planning Blue Light Blitz on Fri November 16th from 8p-4a on Moreland
- always ask the officer to dust for fingerprints, Zone 6 is under a mandate to check for fingerprints
- Crime Report - Jennifer Murray
- related details of recent burglary at her home
- crime up YTD 36% overall, up 49% from Oct 2006
- Land Use and Zoning - Andy Schneggenburger
- 1356 May Ave - corner of May and Patterson - application to reduce side yard from 17.5' to 3.5' to meet current setback on present house for addition - NPU-W voted to approve 10-0 - motion to approve passed 43-0
- Beltline Update - SE Beltline Study Group looking at Boulevard Crossing (south of Grant Park), public meetings still being held, next public meeting January 10th
- South Moreland Ave LCI Study - Kevin Lynch, Southstar Community Development Corp.
- study area is I-20 to Constitution
- public design sessions December 11/12/13, for more details see Southstar website ( http://southstarcdc.org ) or EACA newsletter
- Burgess-Peterson Academy Playground Build - Jennifer Mullins
- early November build had to be rescheduled due to damaged utility lines
- build will be on Saturday Nov 17 - 8:30 to 3:30, volunteers are desperately needed, educationeaca.net
- East Atlanta Strut Presentation - Mary Yetter
- over 12,000 attendees at Strut
- many thanks to volunteers, business owners
- presented $3650 to Strut beneficiaries (EABA, EAKC, EACA, EA Farmers Market)
- EACA Beautification committee - Mary Yetter
- got grant from EA Beer Festival for 3 bike racks and about 10 cigarette butt receptacles for EAV, motion to approve passed unanimously
- Holiday Decorating Contest - categories: best traditional, enviromentally friendly, Chrismahanukwanza - submit by Dec 1.
- Christmas event in village on Dec 15
- East Atlanta Security Patrol - Myron Polster
- applications accepted, signup by Jan. 1 for first quarter 2008
- promotions - discount for Neighborhood Watch, Senior Citizen, longtime EAV resident
- if interested in neighborhood watch, email presidenteaca.net
- NPU-W - Ed Gilgor
- next meeting, Nov 28th, Martha Brown
- Public Safety - Ed Gilgor
- liquor license for John Laughlin at Kasan Red, restaurant in old Honey's space, liquor/beer/wine, motion to approve passed unanimously
- City Council approved contract for new fire station, construction will take 6 - 12 months
- showed a number of locks that can be used to secure entryways into your home against burglars
- Membership - Heath Turner
- yard signs on way for those who have ordered them
- December potluck coming, signup sheets available
