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.