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The meeting can be viewed by clicking on the link above. Highlights include:

• Treasurer’s Report: $3,885.08
• Due collection was suspended in 2020 and will resume in 2021.
• Geese report: 186 domestic geese were relocated in October, 20 remain.
• Lt. David Naoroz provided the precinct crime report. To date, this year there have been 540 crimes. To give it some context, last year was an all-time low of 622 for the full year. He reminded us to be cognizant of package deliveries and to remember to lock car and house doors.
• Delegate Betsy Carr reported that there is an upcoming special General Assembly session and they will be meeting virtually.
• New School Board representative Stephanie Rizzi introduced herself. She can be contacted at stephanierizzi4sb@gmail.com until she enters her new office in January.
• Joy Rogers reported that there are 398 houses and 1 church in our official neighborhood.
• Benjamin Lamont provided a report on the sidewalks. Phase 1 construction will begin in mid-late summer. Phase 1 will include sidewalks on Kansas from Texas to Hampton and on Meadow from New York to Dakota. The dead trees on Kansas will be removed as part of this process.
• The neighborhood is encouraged to decorate your block with Christmas bows. You can be reimbursed if you bring a receipt for the purchased bows to the Treasurer.
• There will be a playground report and update on December 9 at 6PM.
• Stephanie Lynch provided a District update. 130 senior bags were distributed since our last meeting, an infrastructure walk was conducted and she encouraged everyone to use the 311 app to report potholes, sidewalk issues, etc. She made everyone aware of the new additional speeding fine on Colorado/Harrison. The budget session starts in March. December 3 will be Stephanie’s holiday fellowship which will be held virtually this year.

The Civic League September meeting was a virtual Zoom meeting which you can view above. Highlights include:

• 311 app update
• Elias Franz’s tree project at the Amelia Street School
• Guest Andrew Grigsby discussing his non-profit Veridiant which helps homeowners find energy savings (andrew.grigsby@veridiant.org or go to veridiant.org for more information)
• Lt. David Naoroz introduced himself as he is new to our sector and precinct but not the City
• Treasurer’s report
• Stephanie Lynch gave her councilperson report which included topics such as 311, GRTC route changes, elderly tax relief program, polling location and absentee voting updates
• Betsy Carr gave House of Delegate report on the budget which should be public and circulated to the public soon

I. Mark Brandon called the meeting to order at 7:05PM. 31 neighbors were in attendance.

II. Justin [last name?] was voted in as the new Treasurer to replace outgoing Treasurer Davis Barry.

III. Joy gave the Treasurer’s report:

1. Beginning Balance: $4,527.15 ($704.98 stipend)
2. Deposits: $20.00
3. Withdrawals: $83.52
4. End Balance: $4,463.63 ($705.00 stipend)

IV. Parke Richeson with Maymont advertised the African American experience exhibit. For additional information or to see the flyer, please email info@maymontcivicleague.org or visit Maymont Park.

V. Allison Andrews spoke on behalf of the Monroe Park Conservancy. She spoke about the Friends of Monroe Park organization which is an organization that is fully self-funded and has many projects that they would like to do. She encouraged donations to that group and also encouraged the group to visit the park to see all of the features in it. The Portal will be in Monroe Park through March and hours can be found on sharedstudios.com/Richmond

VI. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mark read a Martin Luther King, Jr. quote and neighbor Jennifer Edwards said a prayer.

VII. Jennifer Mullins with the Navy Hill Development Team gave an update on the Navy Hill project. Her presentation included the new map of the mixed-use development showing the current plans and potential tenants. There is a bill currently in the House of Delegates involving a proposed sale tax for that area. Currently, City Council has held its last public comment and they have reviewed third party consultant reports. City Council will vote on the project on February 24.

VIII. Neighbor Ida Cheatam is celebrating her 100^th birthday and the group voted to donate towards her birthday party on February 1.

IX. Chris Liesfield reported back to the group regarding his property covering parts of Greenville and Carter. He is now going to donate the land to a conservation easement and with the exception of his house which will be built on Carter Street, the rest of the property will not be developed. Former Councilman Parker was there on behalf of the conservatory to answer questions. Chris is planning to purchase parts of the west side Carter Street alleyway from the City so that the entire property can be donated to the conservatory.

X. Neighbor Leslie spoke up against the Navy Hill project and encouraged opposed neighbors to sign her petition.

XI. Stephanie Lynch and Amy Robbins spoke about the Navy Hill project and mentioned the tremendous amount of pressure Councilmen have experienced regarding this proposed project.

XII. Todd Woodson of the Oregon Hill Civic League spoke to the group about his work with the Monroe Park tree ordinance. The canopy of trees is a protected asset and his group is working to have it be restored.

XIII. The meeting adjourned at 9:08PM.