July Lake Claire Neighbors Meeting July 2013:
Officers present: Kathie Ryan, Andrew Sherwood, Nancy Dorsner, Dan White, Joe Agee, James Ezeillo
Safety:
Be Careful at Candler Park, do not leave purses, wallets, keys, etc.
Please report any issues you see.
Treasurer’s Report:
- LCNA Treasurer Report 7/15/2013
- Our bank accounts at BOND as at June 30 were:
- Savings account $3684
- Checking account $1642
- Greenspace fund $3000
- City Beautification fund $1500
- Mural fund $4292
- Paid-up members 82
We just received $1500 from Natalyn for neighborhood beautification.
$1000 from Park Pride’s Love Your Block grant.
$240 from
Environment:
We are putting together different greenspace projects, including Land Trust and Harold Avenue Greenspace.
Will be asking for input from the community
NPU
Next Thursday
Communications:
A new LC/CP Kids Meetup Group on Facebook.
Liaison – Christianne:
Frazer Center is looking at replacing back gate with a automatic gate. Dumpsters have been placed. Parking lot is on hold due to funding.
Natalyn’s campaign on going. The neighborhood has done well in providing fundraising. She has raised about $40K (vs. $8K for her opponent).
Zoning:
We are seeing an uptick in variances.
There is a master plan for the Harold Ave Greenspace, we are going to implement it now.
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Common Cause:
Feels that the citizens should have a chance to vote on the money the city would spend on the stadium.
Requests that those interested sign the petition.
Joshua Mello, Director of Planning, City of Atlanta
3 of the approved projects are in Lake Claire.
Most controversial : Bicycle lanes
Brought a new counter proposal to the neighborhood’s proposal.
Accept in concept the city’s proposal with details about the switchover to be worked out with the representative neighbors. 21 yes, 2 No, 1 Abstention, 1 Illegible
Valencia Hudson from Natalyn‘s office:
vhudson@atlantaga.gov
Encourage to attend the Neighborhood Watch training.
Please email Valencia if you see streetlights out, or dark areas that need street lights.
Variance approved 24-0
Andre Dickins
Running for Atlanta City Council Post 3 at Large
Andredickins.com