Minutes for May ANC Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E was called to order at 7:45 PM by Chairperson Diskan, with Commissioners DiBiase, McNamara and Posniak in attendance.

ANC Business/Actions

The minutes of the April 13, 2000 were amended to include a statement from Mr. Vincent…if anyone had not received their tax notice then the deadline would be moved to accommodate them. The minutes were unanimously approved with this amendment.

The treasurer's April report was unanimously approved.

The commissioners did not oppose the liquor license renewal for Babe's Billiards.

Announcements

Ken Ellerby announced the Friendship-Tenley Citizens Assoc. meeting May 23rd, 7:30 PM at Tenleytown Library.

Ann Beurnel announced the May Fair at Friendship Park on May 20th from 10-3.

Mr. Scott reminded everyone of the special election on June 27th concerning the school board.

Commissioner Diskan announced the May 13th Hazardous waste collection in the district.

Commissioner DiBiase announced the operation of the ANC's web site at ANC3e.org.

Moradian Khosrow announced an art class for seniors at St. Albans and St. Columba's during the summer.

2nd District Police

Sgt. Ladson gave the neighborhood crime update for the month and announced the reintroduction of the PSA 202 monthly newsletter.

Open Forum

Cathy Wiss updated the Commissioner4s on the negotiations between the Tenleytown Neighbors Association and Holladay developers concerning the proposed construction on Albermarle and Nebraska. Tenleytown Neighbors rejected the new plans of 17 town homes proposed by Holladay and stated they have the support of the Office of Planning. Tenleytown Neighbors meet June 1 at the Tenleytown Library.

Steven Schwartz of the Western Ave Citizens Association updated the commissioners on the traffic impact of the development at Friendship Heights and the traffic restrictions in Maryland that funnels traffic on specific streets in the district. Mr. Schwartz would like the ANC to write a letter to the Mayor and other parties urging them to use their leverage to facilitate Maryland changing their traffic restrictions.

Commissioner Posniak stated that the DC Council voted a metro subsidy of 2.5 million and did not apportion any monies for the N-8 route.

Grant Presentation

Friends of Tait Park asked for a grant of $1,000 to rejuvenate and maintain Tait Park located at 48th & Ellicott Street, NW. Western Ave. Citizens Assoc supported their grant application.

AU Park Citizens Association asked for a grant of $400 to pay for the production and distribution of their Street Smart Newsletter.

Chevy Chase Playground requested a grant of $1,000 to help pay for continuing ground maintenance at the park located at Livingston St. and 41st St., NW.

Friends of Turtle Park requested a grant of $1,000 to help pay for landscaping around the newly renovated tennis court entrance. The park is located on Van Ness St. at 45th ST., NW.

Presentations

Neil Albert and Neil Rodgers of the Dept. of Parks and Recreation gave a presentation about the District's summer program and the maintenance programs Parks and Recs are initiating. The department has signed grass-cutting contracts for each ward and they are separating the maintenance of ball fields and regular fields. The department is also initiating a program to develop specific sites for set ball programs. They are also involved in the USDA summer feeding program. Mr. Rodgers also addressed the removal of playground equipment and the factors that caused the facilities to be without equipment for an extended period.

Alvin McNeil manager of WMATA's Plan Development gave a presentation concerning the development of the Friendship Heights bus garage. Mr. McNeil stated there are four proposals on the table and all of the proposals are mixed use. The selection of a developer will take place in the fall of 2000 and that will give the developer the right to present his plans to the community and from there the developer will have to follow the traditional paths to completion of the development.

With there being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Tad DiBiase
Secretary