The meeting was brought to order by vice-president Jewel. She introduced a surprise guest, Shakina Davis, a representative from the newly opened Calhoun Food store which replaced the Winn-Dixie.  Davis is the daughter of the owner of the local chain, her father was helping with hurricane Katrina relief.  He sent refreshments and  $5 gift coupons for Calhoun Grocery Stores for everyone attending.

Guest speaker Ricky Craig, president of Highland Park Civic Association spoke about development.  The current Ann Street Wal-Mart / Midtown Plaza project set a precedent by restrictions now in place resulting from community input.  Highland Development will adhere to the same guidelines.  He later mentioned the mayor’s conference slated for Friday, September 16th. 

The treasurer was not present to present the report; however, a copy of his report is attached to these minutes. 

Secretary was unavailable to read minutes of previous meeting.

The entire amount requested for Hurricane Ivan urban and community forestry was granted.

The storage shed will have to adhere to ARB and is waiting for Board approval.

The two Capitol Heights marker signs have been ordered.

Mayor Bobby Bright will be our October speaker.

There were no new members present to introduce to the members present. 

There will be a public involvement City Planning Department meeting September 27 7-9:00 PM for Capitol Heights (Highland’s meeting is the 1st Monday in October).  Cynthia McCollister is to have flyers to distribute.

Thanksgiving Potluck will be held instead of the regular meeting in November.

A chairperson is still needed for the Watch Dog committee. 

Christmas 2005 chairperson Rebecca Williams shared a committee report.  Christmas Parade date may have changed to Tuesday, November 29.  CHCA Float Committee needs to form and meet (Highland Park float has won the last two years).  Tree lighting date may change.  6-8 homes are needed for the Tour of Homes.  Carolyn Hutchinson’s (radio) program December 1 will feature CHCA to promote events, a CHCA representative is needed.  The categories for judging (Traditional/Old Fashioned, Spirit of Christmas, Past, Preset, Future) were discussed.  Rebecca has defined eight areas for committees that need chairpersons.  Lynn Bryant volunteered for Traffic-Security chair.  The other areas in need of Chairpersons are:  Telephone, House / Church, Ticket / Brochure / Financial, Cookie, Music / Entertainment, Publicity, Judging house decorations. 

Karen Pell, English Department Instructor of freshman at AUM has developed an oral history project for her students.  The project involves writing about historic homes.  Students went to 10 houses in the community, interviewed the owner / occupants and will write up to 8 essays on each home.  She will continue to report and share progress on this project. 

Jewel announced the Blues & Jazz festival is this week, the 16th.

Helen spoke about the need for data entry operators at the Red Cross Disaster Relief to help with evacuee forms.  They are processing up to 400 applications per day for the $2000 emergency money. 

Paul announced that the Alabama Highland Games are next weekend. 

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes taken by Kathy Blackmon. 
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Minutes read and approved
Cynthia McCollister, Secretary