Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C

General Meeting

Minutes – October 12, 2011

 

Call to Order

A general meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was held on Wednesday, October 12, 2011.  Commissioner Chair, Joseph Vaughan called the meeting to order at 6:32 pm in the Community Meeting Room at Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue, NW.

 

Roll Call of Commissioners

Commissioners present included:  Joseph Vaughan (4C05), Janet Myers (4C02), Michael Yates (4C01), Joseph Martin (4C09), Jean Badalamenti (4C03), Shanel Anthony (4C07)

 David Tumblin (4C06), Timothy Jones (4C08), Robert H. Mandle (4C10), Steve Leraris (4C04) and Commissioner David Tumblin (4C06) A quorum was established.

 

Approval of Agenda

Motion by Commissioner Mandle to adopt the agenda was seconded and passed unanimously by the Commission.

     

Reading and approval of September Minutes

A motion by Commissioner Martin to adopt the minutes was seconded and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Treasurer’s Reports

Operations budget FY 2012: $38,000.00

Internal 4C Operations in FY 2011: $16,000.00

Distribution to 4C Community in FY 2012: $42,000.00

Grant amount limit FY 2012: $1,000.00

 

Motion by Commissioner Yates to approve FY 12 budget was seconded by Commissioner Myers and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Grants:

All grant receipts are current.

 

Correspondence & Announcements

·         Councilmember Bowser supports the name of Georgia Avenue Metro Station to remain as the Georgia Avenue Petworth Metro Station. 

·         Councilmember Bowser introduced a tax relief bill for qualifying seniors of 65 years or older with income of $100,000.00 or less.

·         Funds identified in Budget for Sherman Circle lights $700,000.00.

·         Groundbreaking for Raymond Recreation Center renovations slated for late November. 

·         Call 311 for the removal of gang tagging.

 

MPD Department

 

MPD Officer Cross reported an overall reduction in crimes of property, theft and autos.  Homicides to date total 13. 

 

Fire Department/EMS

No representative from the Fire Department/EMS attended the meeting. 

 

Community Comments

     

·         Representative from DC Housing Authority, Director, Adrienne Todman, explained the Voucher Program and the distribution of HUD Funds.  For questions about the Voucher Program – Section 8 Housing, you may contact- DC Housing on 202-535-1000 or via email on DCHousing.org.

·         United States Attorney, Ron Machen, reported an increase of 4D gang related homicides.  Solicited the residents to file victim impact statements.  For more information or questions contact Jelahn Stewart on 202-252-7000 or via email Jelahn.Stweart2@usdoj.gov. 

·         For ex offender affairs contact Tony Robinson on 202-724-5541 or via email Tony.Robinson1@dc.gov.

·         Department of Parks and Recreation, Director Jesus Aguirre stated the Raymond Recreation Center renovation project is awaiting additional funding between $1-2 million.

·         El Haynes, Principal Jenny Hines indicated all 9th grade students are taking AP History.  Upon graduation all seniors will have completed a total of 11 AP courses.

·         Friends of 16th Street Park, raised $10,000.00 in its recent fundraiser.  Dog Park clean up scheduled for October 16, 2011.  

 

Grant Requests

 

Presentation by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – 7th Annual Pink Project, Asthma Prevention and Management. 

 Motion by Commissioner Badalamenti to support the grant request was seconded by Commissioner Martin and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

New Business

 

Commissioner Joseph Martin resigned his SMD 4C09 position. 

 

Presentation by Annie’s Ace Hardware Store, Anne Stom, 1240 Upshur Street NW.   Soft opening scheduled for February 7, 2012.  Grand Opening scheduled for March 31, 2012. Possible hiring 7-9 individuals from the community.  For more information contact Anne Stom on 202-726-2568.

 

Commissioner Martin, presented a Letter of Recognition to MPD Lt. Derrick McNealy. 

Motion by Commissioner to present Letter of Recognition was seconded and passed unanimously by the commission.

 

Presentation by Super Saver Grocery and Deli, requesting Letter of Support for the renewal of License number: ABRA 011247.

Motion by Commissioner Badalamenti to support the renewal of ABRA-011247 was seconded by Commissioners Yates and Mandle and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Presentation by Davis Market, requesting Letter of Support for ABRA License number: 060094.

Motion by Commissioner Jones to support the renewal of ABRA-060094 was seconded by Commissioner Tumblin and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Presentation by Family Food and Delicatessen Store requesting Letter of Support for the renewal of ABRA License number: 086078.  

Motion by Commissioner Jones to support the renewal of ABRA License number: 086078 was seconded by Commissioner Yates and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Owners of J&B Food Market and Hot Deli Kitchen did not attend ANC meeting.  Renewal of ABRA License number: 076407 was protested.

Motion by Commission Mandle to protest J&B renewal was seconded by Commissioner Martin and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

Presentation by Leaton Dialysis, LLC, requesting a Letter of Support to open a dialysis clinic, with a 235 clients capacity, 144 stations, 2 doctors onsite, 18-20 patient care technicians and a creation of 25 jobs.

Motion by Chair, Commissioner Vaughan to support the request was seconded by Commissioner Tumblin and passed unanimously by the Commission.

 

No action taken on Donna Gideon Construction Project – BZA application number 18286.  Ms. Donna Gideon failed to make an appearance.

 

Motion by Commissioner Anthony to adjourn the meeting, the motion was seconded by Commissioner Yates, the motion was passed and the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 pm.