The membership meeting
was called to order by President Scott Simmons at 7:05 p.m. at
the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church. Dr. Hayes welcomed
the association to the church. New members present were welcomed.
Minutes were distributed.
Mark Russell moved that the minutes be approved. Ray Leonard seconded
and it was approved by a voice vote.
Treasurer
Mark Russell reported that there was a balance of just over $11,500.
Committee Reports
Watch DogNo report
SignageNo report
Time CapsuleNo
report
Yard of the
monthNo report
Old Business
None
New Business
uScott
and Jill Simmons volunteered to coordinate the Spring Fling party.
It was decided that party would be Saturday, April 21 in Armstrong
Park. The time will be from 12:00 until 4:00.
Highland Park has asked
CHCA to participate in their Art on the Avenue parade on Saturday,
April 28. No action was taken.
uNomination
of officers
President
Marc Starrett was nominated
by Ken Reynolds, seconded by Mark Russell. Marc declined.
Ken Reynolds was nominated
by Andra Starrett, seconded by Cindy Thornhill.
Vice-President
Jim Robinson was nominated
by Ken Reynolds, seconded by Marc Starrett.
Paul Rawlinson was
nominated by Marilyn Rutherford, seconded by Carole King.
Rob Thornhill was nominated
by Marc Starrett, seconded by Audra Starrett.
Secretary
Judy Borland was nominated
by Mark Russell, seconded by Cindy Thornhill.
Audra Starrett was
nominated by Cindy Thornhill. Audra declined.
Ricky Littrell was
nominated by Jill Simmons, seconded by Jay Wilkinson.
Treasurer
Mark Russell was nominated
by Cindy Thornhill, seconded by Audra Starrett.
Buddy Borland was nominated
by Ken Reynolds, seconded by Mark Russell.
Members-at-Large
Carole King Jay Wilkinson
Ray Leonard Jeff Clark
Mike Jones Mary Tomlin
Frank Powell Paul Rawlinson
Bruce George Miriam
Hicks
Cindy Thornhill D.J.
Pollard
Tim Vaught Julie McGraw
More nominations
can come from the floor at the election next meeting.
Scott Simmons
reviewed why CHCA had moved to CH United Methodist as we had been
invited repeatedly over the years. The use of the facility is
much appreciated by CHCA. Jill Simmons suggested that everyone
write a thank you note to the CH Church of Christ for letting
us use the facility.
Announcements
2100 block
of St. Charles will have a yard sale on Saturday, March 17 in
order to purchase the Neighborhood Watch signs. Carole King moved
that CHCA pay half the expense of the signs. Motion died.
Jim Robinson
moved that CHCA pay for entire amount of signs. Jeff Clark seconded.
Ken Reynold moved that the motion be table until the next meeting.
Jill Simmons seconded. Discussion followed that residents really
wanted to earn the money themselves. Jim Robinson withdrew his
motion.
Mr. Frank
Travis reported on the halfway house sponsored by Bethel Baptist
Church is thought to be moving into the 1500 block of Madison.
Ken Reynolds moved that CHCA oppose the halfway house. Audra Starrett
seconded. Motion was approved by a voice vote.
Juanita Rabb
asked about the progress in the historic designation.
Spring Fling
was changed to Saturday, April 28.
Ray Leonard
and Jay Wilkinson expressed concern about what crime was actually
happening in the neighborhood. Different incidences were reported
and discussed.
Meeting adjourned at
8:15 p.m.