EACA Meeting - October, 2002
October EACA Minutes
By Carolyn West
The EACA meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm on October 8, 2002.
President Ken Rose announced that NPU election would take place
at 7:30 pm at the EACA meeting on November 12, 2002. Charles McCullough
gave guidelines and regulations for voting in NPU elections.
The President welcomed new neighbors and offered the following
information items:
Four people are needed for the nominations committee for EACA officers
for 2003. Susan Elliott, Suzanne Burns and Henry Bryant volunteered.
A fourth volunteer is needed. Christmas Dinner suggestions (food
and location) are encouraged. Vicki Leonard volunteered to coordinate
food but needs at least one other person to help. Bring suggestions
to Vicki at November meeting. The Zone 6 Recognition Awards will
be held November 10, 2002 at 4:00 pm.
Police Zone 6
Major Banda mentioned the upcoming Recognition Awards. He also
mentioned that of the warrants issued in Zone 6, ¾ were in
the East Atlanta area (drugs, etc.). Attendees were encouraged to
report addresses for prostitution and drug activity to the zone
office. Also be mindful of the upcoming holidays and take precaution
such as letting the zone office know if you will be going out of
town.
At this time the president recognized political candidates Larry
Johnson and Leane Levitan. Ms. Levitan invited everyone to attend
breakfast on 10/12 at the Good News Café at 8:30 am.
Fire Department
Captain Gish mentioned the following items: This is fire prevention
week. House numbers need to be bigger to be more easily seen. A
testing company is sending smoke through the sewer system and smoke
may show up in homes through unusual places. Homeowner or occupant
should be notified before testing begins. Thanks to all who helped
with fire engine dedication during the East Atlanta Strut. Mention
was made of the streets that are difficult for engines to get through.
One side of these named streets may be closed to parking.
Brownwood Park Renovations
Update given by Ms. Sushma Dersch, City of Atlanta, and Ms. Joyce
Taylor, Brownwood Park Director. Project is 80% complete on original
contract. Shower use was of some concern to residents. The shower
will be locked at all times and only available for use by persons
who have paid to use the exercise facilities. The key must be signed
out by Brownwood staff. Concern was expressed over the lights being
out at the pavilion. Mrs. Dersch will investigate. For other issues
or concerns please call the main recreation number (404-817-6766)
at City Hall.
Committee Reports
By Laws
By Laws committee chair, Ed Gilgor, presented the changes to the
membership. Changes specifically address requests for donations
from outside organizations. Changes will be voted on in November.
East Atlanta Strut
Thanks to all volunteers who worked on the float. Strut expenses
were presented. Expenses actually exceeded amount approved. First
(straw) vote was taken to approve reimbursement of overage to Carter
Smith in November.
Beautification
In the absence of Pam Aks, David Kent has volunteered to coordinate
the clean up on Saturday, October 12.
Land Use and Zoning
Side Yard set back at 1375 Metropolitan, approved unanimously.
Road abandonment on Marbut Avenue (unanimous approval)
Library (FEAL)
Book sale at Village Strut was successful. FEAL is seeking incorporation.
Storage space is needed for the left over books. Task Force is needed
to plan for new library. Task Force should be made of NPU residents
(2 from EACA , 2 from FEAL and 2 from SAND). Ken added that it would
be beneficial if at least one EACA representative were an architect.
Zone 6 Advisory Committee
Bob Hovey volunteered to attend meeting on Wednesday night.
Membership
Vicky Leonard volunteered to work with membership committee and
take responsibility for membership sign ups, updating membership
rolls, etc.
SouthStar
Suzanne Burnes, SouthStar chair, announced that Corby Hannah has
been hired as the first Executive Director of SouthStar. Office
space is needed for the new director. Any suggestions, please contact
Suzanne. Thirteen bike racks have been installed. Some finishing
and repairing is being done on a couple of racks.
September minutes and treasurer’s report were approved.
Comments from Steve Carr
Steve reported that 74% of the people want full sewer separation.
Greenways are now the issue. 100% separation with greenways preferred.
Call the mayor, state representatives and any other elected official
to voice support for full sewer separation.
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