Historic Hunter Hills Neighborhood Association
General Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2024
Meeting called to order at 06:02 PM
Housekeeping
Timothy B. provided the usual reminders regarding signing in, snacks and placing phones on vibrate.
He 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 $155,890.12. During the previous period the total income was $22.75. The total expenses for the month were $2,116.28. An additional donation from the Partnership for Southern Equity grant was deposited totaling $127,500.
2. Committee Reports
Courtesy Committee
Deborah W. reported on 8 birthday cards sent out and 4 get well cards.
Beautification Committee
Timothy B. reported on the monthly cleanup taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, noting the Department of Public Works’ Trash Bash ATL taking place on that day. It will be held from 9:00-11:00 am with location being announced at a later date.
He also reported on the Community Blitz event, held in conjunction with Councilman Byron Amos and the APD. It was an opportunity for resident to hold businesses accountable along the Joseph E. Boone corridor to code enforcement standards.
4. Presentations
Grant Updates
Timothy B. notified the HHHNA of the awarding of the Exposome Roadshow and Community Grant Program awarding a grant to HHHNA. He solicited ideas of how to best use the grant in the community and mentioned the desire to use the funds to supplement projects currently in progress in the community. He also informed the neighbors of the ways to submit their ideas for the grant. He explained how the grant process worked and showed a timeline of the stages of the grant.
Maya T. gave background on the partnership between the HHHNA and Emory students that are the foundation of the grant. She also solicited ideas for the grant.
Maya T. also updated on the current status of the Just Communities grant. She informed neighbors of the next steps in the grant that will be occurring over the current month, including meeting with MARTA.
MARTA Army - Ashby Station Update
Maya T. continued a discussion from the previous month’s meeting on the renovations at the Ashby Station and informed the HHHNA of MARTA’s plan to use the lot as a contingency for a potential Five Points Station station services shut-down.
Movie Night
Timothy B. discussed the movie night taking place on Saturday, September 28 starting at 7pm and encouraged voting on social media to determine which film will be showing.
Senior/Low Income Lawn Care
Timothy B gave an update that there were 15 seniors identified for the program and 2 have been completed.
HHHNA Updates
Holiday Party Committee
An open call for members to join the committee
HHHNA Halloween Gathering
Potential date: October 26th. Informal gathering to be outside together in the fall. Call for hosts.
Board Member Election in November
Nominations due next meeting in October
Secretary position will be open
Office of the Ombudsman
The purpose of the office was defined and explained in relation to the HHHNA
Blight Tax
The blight tax amount was detailed
CDC Planning and Formation
Timothy B outlined his vision for the enterprise and described the need for the venture
Holiday Decor and Legacy Treats Schedule
The timeline for the holiday decor and legacy treat schedule was given
CSX Update
Details were given about a recent blockage and the work being done in conjunction with the City of Atlanta to overhaul crossings across the city.
ATL City Council: Byron Amos
Councilman Amos gave an update on the blitz as well and outlined next steps in the code enforcement process as a result of the blitz. He also clarified the implications of the blight tax.
Contact Details:
Councilman Byron D. Amos
A question was asked about the old McLendon Hospital and the trash accumulating on the site.
Another question was asked about the possibility speed bumps on Bernard St. and the halfway houses on Sharon St.
GA State Representative: Meesha Manor
No update.
Fulton Co. Commissioner: Khadijah Abdur-Rahman
No update.
5. Upcoming Events.
Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Praise on the Hill
Open Discussion
The Start:Me program was discussed and information was given on how to participate. It is specifically targeted at small and medium business on the Westside of Atlanta, with a application deadline of October 5. Traci S. also discussed developments at the City of Refuge.
Motion to adjourn was made by …. The motion was seconded by …. The meeting ended unopposed at 7:05 PM
In attendance:
Timothy Brown
Maya Teague
Lisa Parker
Adam Reid
Deborah Wright
Daisy Williams
Robert Williams
Christian Hicks
Bishop Samie Conyers
Vada Winn
Bobbie Jooks
Julie
Chris Falco
Michael Cooper
Alva Lovett
Traci Sims
Maureen Sanchez
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