Historic Hunter Hills Neighborhood Association
General Meeting Minutes - May 13, 2024
Meeting called to order at 6:05 PM
Housekeeping
Maya T. provided the usual reminders regarding snacks and placing phones on vibrate.
She then gave an overview of the meeting’s agenda. And reminded neighbors of membership dues.
1. Executive Board Reports
Treasurer’s Report and Updates
Lisa P. reported that the current account balance is $21,484.52. During that time the total income was $80.71. The total expenses for the month were $40.00.
2. Committee Reports
Courtesy Committee
Deborah W. reported that 4 individuals and sympathy cards were sent out to two families.
Beautification Committee
Maya T reported on the monthly cleanup taking place on Saturday, May 18th starting on MLK Jr. Dr..
3. Special Projects Committee
Hunter Hills Grant Report
Maya T reported on grants recently won by the HHHNA, including $100k from the Partnership for Southern Equity/Just Communities grant. She also highlighted the $9k Community Impact Grant, which will be used for signage in the neighborhood at for Hunter Hills Movie Night.
She further highlighted projects which could benefit from the Partnership for Southern Equity grant including beatification projects on MLK, Burbank and Bernard.
4. Presentations
5 Mile Project
Timothy B reported on the 5 Mile Project petition, which is an initiative to end noise pollution by getting as many members of the Westside community to sign a petition to install noise barriers along I-20 on the West similar to the barriers already present on the East side of I-20.
Design Bloc
Timothy B. updated the HHHNA on the status of the Design Bloc project, noting that we are in the final stages of the project with interviews concluding and the project entering the design phase for sharing the stories. Char J. provided further details on the status of the project.
Traffic Box Update
Timothy B reported on the traffic boxes are almost complete with one remaining on Mayson Turner.
APD Zone 1
E. Anderson reported crime is down 20% for the month and 50% for the year. She also reported that there were 3 auto thefts, that the situation is being monitored on Eason Ave., that there have been charges in the murder a couple of months back on Troy Ave.
ATL City Council: Byron Amos
Janae B. reported on the going on at the city council, including that there are currently budget meetings. Timothy B. asked Councilman Amos about waking down the Boone corridor to issue citations. Timothy B. also asked about if there were any ramifications for businesses opening at all hours and Councilman Amos noted the there was no legal recourse.
Traci S. asked about the MARTA infill station that was announced for Mayson Turner Dr. Councilman Amos let the HHHNA know that it was a new proposal and not concrete. He concluded that the Walmart should open on approximately May 22 and by noting a dearth of code enforcement officers and how difficult it is to get code enforcement in the City of Atlanta.
GA State Representative: Meesha Manor
No update.
Fulton Co. Commissioner: Khadijah Abdur-Rahman
No update.
Lucky Shop CBA
Maya T checked on the status of the Lucky Shop.
5. Upcoming Events
Maya T updated the HHHNA on the food pantry every at Historic Hunter Hills First Methodist Baptist Church, this month’s NPU-K meeting on May 21st and the neighborhood beautification on May 18.
Open Discussion
There was a discussion of zoning on 285 Burbank, which recently passed.
Motion to adjourn was made by Maya T. The motion was seconded by Beth S. The meeting ended unopposed at 07:03 PM
In attendance:
Timothy Brown
Maya Teague
Lisa Parker
Adam Reid
Char Johnson
E. Anderson
Gail Harper
Janae Broadnax
Michael Cooper
Traci Sims
Brandon & Judy Smith
Nathan Marsh
Christian Hicks
Beth and Husani Smartt
Robert Williams
Bobbie Jones
Charmaine Daniels
Tillman Ward
Nila Cantey
Kathy Green Wingfield
Eric Davis
Latasha Adebisi
Shaun Lain
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