Meeting - February 13, 2020

I. Mark Brandon called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. 31 neigh-bors were in attendance. II. Justin [last name?] was voted in as the new Treasurer to replaceoutgoing Treasurer Davis Barry. III . Joy gave the Treasurer’s report:1. Beginning Balance: $4,527.15 ($704.98 stipend)2. Deposits: $20.003. Withdrawals: $83.524. End Balance: $4,463.63 ($705.00 stipend)IV. Parke Richeson with Maymont advertised the African Americanexperience exhibit. For additional information or to see the flyer,please email info@maymontcivicleague.org or visit Maymont Park . V. Allison Andrews spoke on behalf of the Monroe Park Conservan-cy. She spoke about the Friends of Monroe Park organization whichis an organization that is fully self-funded and has many projectsthat they would like to do . She encouraged donations to that groupand also encouraged the group to visit the park to see all of the fea-tures in it . The Portal will be in Monroe Park through March andhours can be found on sharedstudios.com/Richmond VI . In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mark read a Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and neighbor Jennifer Edwards said a prayer. VII. Jennifer Mullins with the Navy Hill Development T eam gave anupdate on the Navy Hill project. Her presentation included the newmap of the mixed-use development showing the current plans andpotential tenants . There is a bill currently in the House of Delegatesinvolving a proposed sale tax for that area. Currently, City Councilhas held its last public comment and they have reviewed third partyconsultant reports . City Council will vote on the project on February24.th VIII. Neighbor Ida Cheatam is celebrating her 100 birthday and thegroup voted to donate towards her birthday party on February 1 . IX. Chris Liesfield reported back to the group regarding his propertycovering parts of Greenville and Carter . He is now going to donatethe land to a conservation easement and with the exception of hishouse which will be built on Carter Street, the rest of the propertywill not be developed . Former Councilman Parker was there on be-half of the conservatory to answer questions. Chris is planning topurchase parts of the west side Carter Street alleyway from the Cityso that the entire property can be donated to the conservatory . X. Neighbor Leslie spoke up against the Navy Hill project and en-couraged opposed neighbors to sign her petition . XI. Stephanie Lynch and Amy Robbins spoke about the Navy Hillproject and mentioned the tremendous amount of pressure Council-men have experienced regarding this proposed project . XII. T odd Woodson of the Oregon Hill Civic League spoke to thegroup about his work with the Monroe Park tree ordinance . Thecanopy of trees is a protected asset and his group is working to haveit be restored. XIII. The meeting adjourned at 9:08PM.th