Meeting - January 20, 2020
January 20, 2020
Board Members Present
- Mark Brandon (President)
Community Members Present
- 31 neighbors attended (names not fully recorded)
- Parke Richeson (Maymont)
- Allison Andrews (Monroe Park Conservancy)
- Jennifer Mullins (Navy Hill Development Team)
- Stephanie Lynch and Amy Robins
- Todd Woodson (Oregon Hill Civic League)
- Former Councilman Parker
Police Department Updates
No dedicated precinct report in these minutes.
5th District and Maymont Updates
Parke Richeson: African American experience exhibit—flyer via info@maymontcivicleague.org or Maymont.
Allison Andrews (Monroe Park Conservancy / Friends of Monroe Park): self-funded projects; donations encouraged; The Portal in Monroe Park through March—hours at https://sharedstudios.com/Richmond
Jennifer Mullins (Navy Hill): development map, tenants, House bill on sales tax; City Council vote scheduled February 24.
Stephanie Lynch and Amy Robins: pressure on councilmembers regarding Navy Hill.
Todd Woodson: Monroe Park tree ordinance and canopy protection.
General Community Notes
- Justin [last name not recorded] elected Treasurer replacing Davis Barry.
- Treasurer’s report (Joy): beginning balance $4,527.15 ($704.98 stipend); deposits $20; withdrawals $83.52; end balance $4,463.63 ($705.00 stipend).
- MLK Day: Mark read a King quote; Jennifer Edwards prayer.
- Ida Cheatham 100th birthday—group voted to donate toward her February 1 party.
- Chris Liesfeld: donating Greenville/Carter land to conservation easement; house on Carter; purchasing alley portions from city; former Councilman Parker answered questions.
- Leslie: opposed Navy Hill; petition.
- Meeting adjourned 9:08pm. Called to order 7:05pm.