Meeting - June 13, 2019

The Treasurer reported $4,202.94 in the account. Mark Brandon reported that the Byrd Park geese task force has areport on their findings and the report is now available . Parke Richeson, Maymont Executive Director reported the follow-ing: – Maymont was voted many “bests” in Virginia Living magazine– This school year, 9,000+ students visited Maymont– 180 Girl Scouts participated in environmental education– 147 schools were hosted (47% Title 1)– There are many upcoming events at the park (June 8 – Vintage Market and Mimosas at Maymont; June 9 – Carriages by Candle-light; Music at Maymont outdoor concerts on June 21, July 13, July20, and September 20; June 22 – Bumble Bee Jamboree; August 10– 11 – Jazz Festival)Parker Agelasto notified the group of the special election that will beheld in November for his City Council seat . His last day will be No-vember 30. He reported on the following: – The FY 2020 budget was adopted by City Council. Schools androads make up the biggest items along with salary increases for Cityemployees and starting salaries for police officers . The real estatetax rate will remain the same. – Progress is continuing for the houses on Kansas Street.– T exas Beach traffic and parking are becoming issues as the weath-er gets warmer . Be vigilant and lock your doors. – June 8 is the neighborhood cleanup. Dr. Ghazala Hashmi, candidate for Virginia Senate and Thad Williamson, candidate for City Council spoke to the group abouttheir backgrounds and campaigns and answered questions . Neighborhood issues brought up: groundhogs and cats. The neighbors shared interest in a block party to coincide with Na-tional Night Out on August 6. The block party will take place nearthe skate park. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the planning committee should talk to Joy Rogers. The meeting concluded. The next meeting will be held on September16. 22 neighbors and visitors were in attendance. Mark Brandon, President, opened the meeting by introducing Lt. Woo, our neighborhood police officer. Lt. Woo reported the follow-ing:– Crime is low and there has been a 64% decrease in crime– Police officers are unable to see everything posted on Next Door,please be aware of this.– An Internet security system which will notify police through a newapp will be up and running soon (more to come in the future)= T exas Beach continues to have a police presence Park Richeson, Executive Director of Maymont gave a report on Maymont:– Last quarter 25 educators for project-based learning were educat-ed at Maymont– 625 students attended Girls Day and STEM Day at Maymont– 3050 City kids have been educated at Maymont, many are Title 1– Upcoming activities at Maymont include: Spring Break (first weekin April), Family Easter on April 20, Herbs Galore on April 27, Beerand Wine Classic, Mother’s Day T ea on May 11, Music at Maymontwill include Trampled by Turtles (June 21), Carbon Leaf (July 13), andothers which will be announced in the future2019 MEETING MINUTES, MEETING MINUTESMEETING MINUTES MARCH18, 2019