CAPITOL HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION REGULAR MEETING
April 10, 2007

The Capitol Heights Civic Association held its regular meeting on April 10, 2007 at the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p. m. by Helen Harris, President.

Tom Green from Eastside Realty was present to discuss his plans for his property at Madison Avenue and Vonora Street. He is in the process of requesting the property to be rezoned to business. Plans are to open an Antique store. A meeting will be arranged with Mr. Green and the Executive Committee.

Helen announced BONDS is expanding their monthly neighborhood meeting and now calling it a “Gathering of Neighborhoods”. The meetings occur at noon on the third Tuesday of every month. You can bring your own lunch or cal ahead to order a sack lunch for $5.00.

Our plan for the Moorer family had been to assist as we could to assure their return to the neighborhood. Since it has recently been announced they have filed suit against the city, the Executive Committee has decided it is best to step back and wait for any further assistance, if needed, to be requested.

Karren Pell has discussed concern regarding reconstruction with Tommy Nolan and he has suggested we send a friendly neighborly reminding them the property is zoned historic and construction has to be approved by the ARB.

After discussion, a motion was made to discontinue further activities for the Moorer family with no letter sent to the family. Motion was unanimously approved.

Cindy Keeping announced it is not too early to begin working on the Christmas float and asked for volunteers to assist.

Cindy Keeping is also striving to earn enough money through sales of advertisements to have a professionally printed newsletter that is mailed to residents of our neighborhood. Consideration is also being given to paying Girl Scout troops to deliver the newsletter.

Lynn Bryant asked for volunteers to participate in the 2008 Spring Garden Tour. Expenses for this even will be kept minimal.

The floor was opened for nominations for officers and members at large. Results are as follows:

President: Helen Harris
Vice President: Jewell Pitts Mark Lawrence
Treasurer: Mike Dapelo
Secretary: Cynthia McCollister
Members at Large:
Michelle Adams Cindy Keeping Debbie George
Randall Culp Joel Sanders Terry Robinson
Barbara Hightower Lynn Bryant Marilyn Rutherford
Paul Rawlinson Bruce George Ernest Lyons
Carol King Cindy Thornhill

Guest speaker was Bruce George discussing adequate insurance coverage for renters and homeowners.

Spring Fling is Saturday April 21, 2007. Our area’s parks director needs our approval to proceed with our plans for beautifying Armstrong Park. He needs to know the neighborhood has endorsed our plan for the park.

A motion was made to accept the landscape plan for Armstrong park as presented. Motion was carried. Copy of plan is included as an attachment to these minutes.

A motion to adjourn was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Cynthia McCollister, Secretary