The Capitol Heights Civic Association held its regular meeting on December
13, 2005 at the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church.  The meeting was
called to order at 7:10 p. m. by Bob Knapp, President.

Guest speaker for the evening was Councilwoman Janet Mays.  She opened the
floor to questions and much of this evening’s time was spent on this Q&A
session.

The Treasurer’s report was presented and is attached to these minutes.

Minutes for the October meeting were approved as read.

Lynn Bryant report that utilities are being marked so that placement for historic signs can be determined along Winona Avenue.  As for the signs purchased by the association designating the boundary of Capitol Heights, one of them cannot be placed where originally intended and until that placement can be resolved, the Executive Committee determined to place the sign at Upper Wetumpka Road and McCarter.  

Plans were to obtain a sign for this second location in early 2006.  The Executive Committee preferred to go ahead and install the sign (the bill for which has already been paid) rather than wait until a replacement location can be determined.

Jimmy Johnson suggested that our neighborhood needs more signs designating areas of historic designation.  Discussion ensued with no motion for action at this time.

Terry Robinson reported Board of Adjustment approval for the construction of the association shed is expected to be given at their next meeting in mid January.

Bob Knapp reported Linda Wool continues to work on our neighborhood’s development plan.  A draft of the plan is expected to be provided sometime after the holidays. 

Jewell Pitts presented to the members present a donation request for Father Walter’s Child Care Facility, an intensive care residential facility which serves children from across the state with severe medical and physical needs.  All of the children are non ambulatory and are in specialized wheelchairs.  The children are in need of new specialized pressurized mattresses which enables them to rest better due to the severity of their handicaps.  The cost of one mattress is $800.00, which is not cheap, but if ever you saw any of the children you would understand the need for such.  Jewell requested consideration of a donation in any amount toward the purchase of a mattress.  The children would not be able to thank you verbally but their smiles would say it all!!!!!!!!!!!

A motion was made to use $500 of the association funds toward the purchase of a pressurized mattress for Father Walter’s Child Care Facility.  The motion was  approved.

Members present suggested we ask the membership to contribute toward the difference and Cindy Keeping offered to collect theses donations.  Cynthia McCollister will send an email to the membership letting them know how to reach Cindy.

Jimmy Johnson initiated discussion as to whether our association considers its nature to be more of a civic or historic organization.  Discussion occurred with no motion for action made at this time. 

A motion to adjourn was adopted.  The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 p. m.

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Cynthia McCollister, Secretary