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CSNA's August meeting was a meeting of reviewing recent success and planning for the future.

A review of the very successful MidCity Development Showcase which was held during Dog Days, the approval of the new community parternship, the Friends of Harrison Recreation Center, and a visit by Sgt. Washington, the Sgt. for PSA 305 and our very own Councilmember Graham.

Read all the details in this month's minutes . . .

August 2006 · General Membership Meeting Minutes

Thursday, 10 August 2006 · 7:00 – 8:30 PM

True Reformer Building · 1200 U Street, NW

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Welcome and Introductions

President's Remarks - Peter Nevenglosky -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Congratulationsgo out to Jon Kardon our Business Development Chair for putting together a great event last Saturday at Dog Days for the Developer's Showcase. 
• CSNA voted unanimously to renew our director's insurance for next year.

Community Reports & Announcements 

• Councilmember Jim Graham Update – The Councilman paid CSNA a visit to discuss his run for the Democratic Primary Ward One Council Seat.  He mentioned the successes of the past year including the Yellow Line extension.  He also mentioned the need for a greater police presence in the neighborhoods, something he is working hard on.
• ANC 1B Update – Phil Spalding www.anc1b.org - The next ANC meeting will be held on Wednesday the 6th instead of Thursday due to scheduling difficulties.  Phil requested that next month's agenda include these three liquor license issues: U-Turn, 11 Market, and La Casona. 

Committee Business and Regular Reports

Treasurer’s Report:  Chuck Baxter, Treasurer - CSNA now has $6,608.67 in its account, with $3,045 coming in from the Developer's Showcase and $1,538.50 paid out for expenses.

Membership & Communications: Vacant

• Summer newsletter dispersal plan - we have plenty of summer newsletters to get out to businesses and neighbors.  Please email me if you can take a stack and hand out to neighbors: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Sommer has left this position and we are now in need of a Membership Chair--please contact me if interested.

Transportation and Parking: Cheryl Cort -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Cheryl thanked Level 2 for keeping their promise to allow for foot traffic around the construction site.
• Cheryl also discussed the status of the Comprehensive Plan.  This will be further discussed and voted on at the September meeting of CSNA.

Clean and Green: Laura Bridge -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Friends of Harrison Recreation Center - CSNA voted to formalize its Friend of Harrison Recreation Center program with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).  This new partnership will serve as a new way to support this treasured green space in our neighborhood.
• Fall Planting - presentation by Liz of DC Greenworks - The fall planting has been tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 14th.  Liz made a presentation on what will be needed, including around 30 volunteers for the day of the planting.  Please contact Laura if you are interested in helping us with this planting on Vermont Ave.

Historic Preservation and Development: Ernest Springs -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Presentation on 2029 and 2031 13th Street NW project - CSNA voted to support this project contingent upon a few issues and will send a letter to the ANC and HRP to reflect this support. 

Business Development and ABC: Jon Kardon -  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

• Responsible Hospitality Panel - CSNA will be writing a letter of support for the pilot program in the near future. 
• Dog Days Developer's Showcase - Budget breakdown and share with MidCity.  CSNA voted to split the funds from the Developer's Showcase with the MidCity Business Association for their efforts in making the event a success as well as to earmark the remaining funds for next year's Dog Days event.
• MidCity Business Association Update – Scott Pomeroy

Public Safety: Vacant

• Someone needed to step up to this role!!
• Our PSA Sergeant joined us at the meeting and gave us an update on the Crime Emergency that has been in effect for the past few weeks.  He said that more officers will be on the street, but that currently his officers are working 6 days a week and to say hello would be a big boost for morale.  Curfew is largely inneffective because of the loopholes in the program.  He also preached safety in numbers and be careful with ipods.
• (join the Public Safety 305 listserv  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

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