EACA Meeting, 2/12/02 – called to order at 7:40 pm. By the vice president,
Karen Haynes, who gave the welcome and new neighbor recognition.
Minutes from January meeting were read and accepted.
Treasurer’s Report – Marguarite Murray presented a copy of the
revised treasurer’s report with actual ending balance for 2001 of
$3634.04. At present we still have two accounts. However $3300 was transferred
from SunTrust to Bank of America with a January balance of $3361. Current
balance: $3031.00 in Bank of America, $302.43 in SunTrust for a total of
$3333.43. Payment of expenses for monthly recurring items approved by majority.
Treasurer’s report accepted.
Police Report – Lt. Zuno, watch commander, Zone 6 said car break-ins
and pedestrian robberies are still a problem. However, crime in the zone was
down 11-12% from last year. He spoke on car theft preventive measures and
answered questions.
Old Business
Southstar– Earl Daniels updated the bike rack sponsorship program and
answered questions. Southstar presented details of sponsorship to EABA at their
last meeting. EABA expressed concern that some bike racks would be orphaned when
Streetscape is in place (if 20 racks are used). Earl reiterated that Southstar
will not force racks on anyone.
EABA voted to support this project. Comment made that 20 seemed a lot of
racks for EAV. Pesently Southstar only has funding for three racks. Earl brought
drawings of some entries for bike racks EACA voted 31-6-9 to sponsor one bike
ract @ $700.00.
It was also suggested that in placing racks, Southstar should keep wheelchair
access in mind.
Tony Rutherford spoke briefly on a fundraiser hosted by Southstar to take
place on March 3, 2002, from 2-6 pm at the Fountainhead for a $10.00 donation.
Friends of East Atlanta Library – Henry Bryant
Library Board voted to support the property at Flat Shoals and McPherson as
the site of the new library (includes Laundromat and church next door).
Stipulation is that the current library site would beused for 4 retail
businesses. No parking variance is needed. Vote may come before EACA next month.
Henry also mentioned that a move is underway to reduce the number of members on
the library board which would take away our representative from Atlanta/Dekalb.
Williams Brothers – Brian Karpinski
Developers proposing a mixed use which would possibly include an elementary
school and increased greenspace. Developer will be at the next EACA meeting.
Plans will be available for viewing on Feb. 28, 7:30 pm at Ormewood Presbyterian
Church.
EACA Priorities – The vice president gave an overview of the priorities
that were posted around the room and asked that at the end of the meeting each
attendee/member should review them, talk about them offer alternatives/additions
and sign up to serve.
New Business
Neighborhood Charter School – Julie Fishman, parent/board member,
passed out flyers with information on the charter school registration. School
will have grades K-3, adding grades in subsequent years up to 5th
grade. School has partnered with ZooAtlanta and will have an ecological focus
incorporated into their curriculum. Primary Attendance Zone registration is Feb
9-12. Secondary Attendance Zone (East Atlanta and parts of SAND) registration is
March 23, 29 and 31.
Trees Atlanta Donation – About 40 trees were planted in Brownwood Park
and about 8 planted in East Atlanta Village. EACA voted by majority to donate
$350 to Trees Atlanta this year.
Regular Reports/Committee Reports
SouthStar – Streetscape: EABA approved SouthStar to manage funds for
the streetscape in East Atlanta Village. Input will be solicited.
Beautification – Pam Aks thanked those who participated in the January
clean up. 36 bags of trash were collected. Next clean up is Saturday, February
16, 2002. Meet at Bank of America parking lot with gloves.
Land Use & Zoning – Dennis Madsen. Application has been submitted
for liquor license at 467 Flat Shoals Avenue for sale of wine and beer..
Business will be a Thai restaurant. Owner/operator was present and asked for
assistance from anyone with a flair for decorating.
Special Events – Sign up for Music Midtown.
Membership – Brett Aks – Membership Committee will have a
brainstorming session at his house on Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 pm.
Membership was again encouraged to peruse EACA priorities, list additional
ones and sign up to participate.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Carolyn West
Secretary |
