Lake Claire Neighbors – Meeting Minutes: 4/19/2012
Peg Ziegler, the President of LCN, called the meeting to order. There were 14 neighbors and 3 guests in attendance: APD Sgt. Hudson, and two guests presenting building variances .
Officers in attendance: Peg Ziegler (President), Nancy Dorsner (VP Communications), Mary Williams (VP Fundraising), Dan White (VP Zoning), Cara Stephens (Acting Treasurer), Carol Holliday (VP Planning/NPU rep)
The President announced changes regarding the regular monthly meetings, moving the time to 7:00 social and 7:15 meeting, and a room change from the atrium to the Rose Room, still at Frazer Center, on right side of the building.
President Ziegler noted that anyone wishing to be on the monthly agenda should contact her two weeks prior to meetings, with topic and action being requested. If that deadline is missed, please contact Peg directly to discuss options.
School committee report:
The Neighborhood School Committee chair, Sherry Neal, presented highlights of the superintendent’s redistricting plan and how it affects our schools; in particular the impact on Mary Lin, Inman, and Grady. There will be new renovations and an addition at Mary Lin (with no changes in attendance boundaries). There are still outstanding issues with Inman, where overcrowding is anticipated within several years.
- Lin annual kindergarten roundup – May 1.
- Registration starts May 2. – Register by end of school to know what class you are in.
There was recognition of the work of this temporary committee, and discussion of creating a standing office concerned with neighborhood schools, which would require a change of by-laws.
Report from Sgt. Hudson, APD
Sgt. Hudson (APD representative from Zone 6) gave a brief report, noting contact information for emergencies: dial 404-658-6666 from cell phones and 911 for emergencies and non-emergencies.
Officer Reports:
Treasurer’s report:
- Primary Checking – $2093
- Savings – $6240
- Greenspace fund- $3000
NPU Representative report:
Lake Claire street signs will receive new sign-toppers: this project is financed by a city NPU grant, so the shape of the new signs will be uniform with other neighborhoods, and denote Lake Claire neighborhood.
We will be needing volunteers to help put up the new sign toppers (in the next few months).
Fundraising Report:
Fundraising: Our first movie night was a success. Will do it again
Communications Report
New communications policy posted to website formalizing how to communicate through our various channels. You can view the Communications Guidelines here.
Zoning agenda items:
Old Business:
- Land Trust Conservation Easement: The Land Trust has asked LCN to be one of the grantees to the conservation easement.
- Passed 12-0
New Business:
- Voting Item: variance B12 029
- 1742 McLendon
- Vote 12 – 0 passed.
Voting item:
- 460 Claire Drive
- North side setback
- 12-0 passed.
Next Meeting:
Meetings are the third Thursday of the month, so the next meeting is May 17. Please note the change in time: Social time starts at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:15.