by Michael Wagoner
mwagoner@clcnetworks.com
404-391-3573
Happy February and I hope everyone is staying warm. Punxsutawney Phil says we have six more weeks to go. Due to access issues at the Senior Citizens Center, last months Meeting was relocated to the Atlanta Global Preparatory Academy. Thanks to Head of School, Angela Edmond for facilitating this last minute change. The timing was perfect seeing how Angela was on the Agenda to present the initial plans for a Neighborhood Playground at the School. In conjunction with Kaboom, Berkeley Park and Atlanta Global Prep will start discussions to determine the feasibility of this effort. I hope to have further discussions in the February Meeting, so please plan to attend.
We also received an update from Sgt. Ormond of Zone 2. Violent crime is down, but smash and grabs are up. Zone 2 has increased both marked and unmarked patrols in the area, and APD is currently working with Code and Zoning in an effort to cite illegal Boarding Homes. To date, 6 separate (yes 6) illegal rooming houses have been cited. I have requested an update on these citations from Lt. Cotter and ADA King. Lt. Cotter could not make the meeting, but wanted everyone to have his cell number in the event the you see illegal activity in the Neighborhood. That number is 404-617-8030.
We had a healthy discussion regarding ideas to bolster new Membership into the BPNA. Many options were offered including a BPNA Coupon Book for area restaurants, New Resident Welcome Packets, and mugs and tote bags. But in order to complete this in an effective manner, we need more Volunteers. I am asking once again for 2 Representatives from each street to act as a direct link between the Association and their street. The main task initially will be to gather information from all of your Neighbors, and provide information about what the BPNA does on behalf of Berkeley Park. I am confident with greater Neighbor participation we will be able to accomplish so much more.
Lastly, in accordance with the BPNA By-Laws, two expenditures proposed in last months Meeting need to be announced. These items will be voted on in the February Meeting, but only current Dues Paying Members are eligible to vote. The Association begins its Fiscal Year January 1, so in order to vote, your 2010 Dues must be up to date.
Proposal 1- A motion was entered to allocate $2,500.00 from the BPNA General Account to purchase a new batch of BPNA Flags. Approximate cost is $100.00 per Flag.
Proposal 2- A motion was entered to allocate $1,400.00 from the BPNA General Account to purchase 10 new Neighborhood Signs. Approximate cost is $140.00 per Sign.
Thanks for your time, and I hope to see you all at this months Meeting.
Michael Wagoner
President- Berkeley Park Neighborhood Association
404-391-3573
http://www.berkeleypark.org/
Next Meeting:
Monday, February 15, 2010
Senior Center
1705 Commerce Drive
7:00 pm