Download october 18, 2007 meeting - Capitol View Neighborhood

OCTOBER 18, 2007 MEETING
Michael Brooks, President: 404-758-7171 or [email protected]
Vern Walle, Vice President: 404-246-1292 or [email protected]
Natasha Brash, Secretary/Treasurer (Interim): 404-822-1525 or [email protected]
President’s Report:
- As cold weather and holidays approach- take precautions such as not leaving the car running,
not leaving gifts in car, and not leaving boxes (i.e., flat screen TV box) on the curb.
- The cell tower meeting was deferred for 60 days, meeting on 11/16 and hearing on 11/19.
- There will be no December meeting. Nomination for officers can be submitted during the
November meeting. Vote will be in January. Change will occur in February.
- Code enforcement wants to/has established a special task force for squatters. They have
requested that we help by voting on code enforcement issues when they are up for vote.
Vice President’s Report:
Halle Homes investment group to host a block part 10/27.
Secretary’s Report:
None.
Public Safety/Code Enforcement Report:
- Charles Pippin stated that we have 25 members for the neighborhood security patrol by an offduty APD officer. Patrols should begin shortly. Officer probably will not have a marked car.
There is still talk that we will be moved back to Zone 3.
- A CV resident reported a shooting at Sylvan Road and Sylvan Circle.
- Major Perdue (not present) has indicated that we should repeatedly call 911 to report
prostitution in neighborhood.
- Jacque Crenshaw has information on Block Captain training (for Neighborhood Watch)
provided by the APD. Neighborhood watch signs are available with the training. Contact Ms.
Crenshaw (phone: 404-753-7041) for more details.
- There is also a neighborhood deputy training program which allows citizens to write violations.
Tonya Mitchell with the city approves the applications and training is approximately every 3
weeks, the next one is 10/27.
Beautification Report:
- Jacque Crenshaw reported that the recent neighborhood cleanup went well and thanked all
that participated. She has requested input for when the next clean-up should occur or if they
should be on a regular schedule.
New Business/Other:
- Jacque Crenshaw suggested that CVNA have a potluck holiday party.
- Lisa Yeiser volunteered for hospitality duties.
- John Ritger and others of the National Disc Golf Assoc. reported that they are searching for a
park within the city limits to install a disc golf course. The course has low impact on parks.
They think Perkerson Park is well suited for their needs. Neighbors raised issues about
jogging and dog walking. Mr. Ritger’s associates indicated that park visitors have the right of
way. They understand that CVNA or city of Atlanta does not have funds to support the course
and would raise the funds on their own. Course is a potential source of revenue for
neighborhood. CVNA will have to vote on the request in the future if they decide on Perkerson
Park.
- LaTonya Crawford announced that Capitol View United Methodist Church will be celebrating
“Hallelujah Night” on 10/31 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Will be food and fun. Donations can be
made at 661 Dill Ave., 10 am to 2 pm daily.
- A professional storyteller will be at Perkerson Park Recreation Center (PPRC)10/30 from 10 to
10:45 am. PPRC also wants to start a program for working seniors.
- Johnny Watkins announced that CVNA has a “safe house” program for Halloween goers.
Neighbors sign up and get a sign for their house. He is also requesting that the APD provide 2
squad cars from 6 to 8 pm.
- Renita Poole-Lane of Halle Homes (also Handy Andy) announced an open house/block party
on 10/27 from 12 to 3pm at 840 Beechwood. Free food and fun. Halle Homes has
approximately 10 homes in the neighborhood and want 50 by the next year. Ms. Poole-Lane
stated that she should be called if there is drug/prostitution at any of their properties. Phone:
404-310-6814.
- Lisa Yeiser announced a Neighborhood Cookout (potluck) at Complex B on 10/20 starting at
6:30 pm.
- Joyce Sheperd announced that a Tax Allocation District (TAD) for Metropolitan Pkwy has been
approved. Sidewalks are now on Metropolitan Pkwy. Trees Atlanta will be planting large trees
along Metropolitan Pkwy (if drought improves) and a survey will be sent to residents to
determine what types of trees to plant. The planned cell tower at Dill and Metropolitan Pkwy
has been defeated; the alternate location is on Metropolitan Pkwy by Peter Motors. Fire dept.
stated they saw oil in Perkerson Park Creek, but did not write it up. Still fighting Perkins Auto
Recycling. Chief Miller of fire dept. now monitors the creek. Councilwoman Sheperd wants to
use CV for a pilot study on vacant houses/code violations with Georgia Tech. She wants to
start an ad hoc committee to track data (number of houses, where, why, violations). She can
use the statistics to argue her case with the city. Contact Joyce Sheperd if interested.
Email: jmsheperd at atlantaga.gov OR phone: 404-330-6053. Joyce can also provide
information on the Neighborhood Block Captain Training and the Neighborhood Deputy
Training programs.