CAPITOL HEIGHTS CIVIC ASSOCIATION REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2009
The Capitol Heights Civic Association held its regular meeting on January 10, 2009 at the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p. m. by Cynthia McCollister, President.
Guest speakers for this evening were representatives from the mayoral campaigns for Scott Simmons and Todd Strange. All mayoral candidates were invited to attend our meeting. Another mayoral candidate forum was scheduled after invitations were issued and all candidates were not able to attend.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented and is attached to these minutes.
Reports from Standing Committees were given.
Watch Dog / Chair Rich Anderson (not present)
Cynthia McCollister and Cindy Keeping attended the Architectural Review Board held on January 27, 2009. Three Capitol Heights properties were on the agenda.
• 2236 Winona Avenue (Garry Wimberly) – Replacement screen porch enclosure was approved.
• 1915 St. Charles Avenue (Neil Seibel) – Although several changes were submitted for review, the only change approved were alterations and replacement of the first floor windows. Mr. Seibel was asked to work with Christy Anderson regarding the remainder of his plans and return to the ARB when possible.
• 1742 St. Charles Avenue (Cindy Keeping) – Mrs. Keeping requested approval for front porch alterations, paint colors, privacy fence, deck, and gable treatments. Front porch alterations were not approved as requested, otherwise, all other changes were approved.
The next ARB meeting is set for February 24, 2009 and an agenda is not available at this time.
Communication / Chair: Cynthia McCollister
• Cynthia Announced the deadline for the May 2009 issue of the newsletter is April 17.
Parks and Green space / Chair Randall Culp
• Randall reported Yard of the Month selection continues to be on hold until spring.
• Randall reported shed plantings (donation of shrubbery) continue to be on hold until March 2009.
• Preliminary discussion began regarding the potential Eagle Scout project of enhancing Vickers Park to be a dog park. A motion was made to postpone further discussion until the regular meeting to be held on March 10, 2009. The motion was seconded and approved. The President was tasked to see this issue was communicated to the entire neighborhood. A flyer will be prepared and delivered to the neighborhood. Reminder emails will be sent to the association members. Notice will also be mailed to those members without email. Notice will also be posted on the association website and the Montgomery Advertiser calendar.
Unfinished Business
Christy Anderson will be presenting a presentation Expanding Local Historic Designations at our next meeting.
New Business
Saturday, February 14 beginning at 9AM the CHCA shed will be cleaned and organized. Please come if you are available. If raining on the 14th , we will meet on February 21st.
A motion to adjourn was adopted. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 PM.
Cynthia McCollister, President