Meeting - May 17, 2021

Highlights of the meeting are summarized below:Joy Rogers, President, introduced the Board members and openedthe meeting (via Zoom) at 7pm . Parke Richeson, Executive Director of Maymont gave an update onthe park hours which have now been extended until 7pm through October . She also discussed updates on programming and events tolook forward to this spring and summer. Stephanie Lynch provided an update on vaccinations. The City iscurrently in Phase 1b which includes 65+, essential workers, and theservice industry. She discussed the way for neighbors to preregister.3 senior housing complexes in our district have now been fully vacci-nated . She announced that Phase 2 of the sidewalk project in ourneighborhood has been included in the FY 2022 budget $430,000) . She reminded neighbors of the additional speed traps on Harri-son/Colorado and mentioned that photo speed ticketing was com-ing . March 18 is her District T own Hall at 6pm and would provide aplace to ask questions. Justin Patterson gave the Treasurer’s Report. The civic league spent$197.30 so with a balance from last meeting of $4,005.08, we cur-rently have a balance of $3,807.75 . Neighbors are encouraged topay membership dues to Justin at 1805 Greenville. Maymont Civic League Metting 3/29/2021 Officer Naoroz gave a crime update on precinct. Overall, year todate there is a 9% reduction in criminal activity (122 last year to 103this year). COVID has skewed some crime statistics but overall thedistrict is doing well. He reminded neighbors to lock their car doors. Jackie and Cassi were special guests representing the Pump House Park project. They provided a history of the group, which started in2017 and their goal of working to keep it standing . They were enthu-siastic to add new members and explained ways to get involved byvolunteering. Mike Jones was also a guest speaker and gave a brief backgroundabout himself and his reason for wanting to run for the House of Delegates seat . Betsy Carr gave an overview of the General Assembly session andsome highlights on the bills she personally championed this past ses-sion . Joy concluded the meeting and announced our next meeting datewill take place in May (details of location to come) . 2021 MEETING MINUTES, MEETING