MINUTES
BELLEVUE CIVIC ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 10, 2009
STIR CRAZY

The Meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Eric Gregory, President.

The 2009 Calendar was discussed.

a.      Spring (and Fall) Clean Up

Bert Perkins will check with Ms Mallory in the city to learn
if trucks are available April 18 or 25 for the Spring Clean Up.

b.      Plant Swap May ?

Eric will check with committee on date.

c.       Garden Walk June ?

Eric will with committee check on date.

d.      Yard Sales (weekend before Clean Ups)
Eric will check with JoEllen Davis to learn of main coordinator
for last Yard Sale.  She will be asked to coordinate again, and
select a small committee to work with her.

We will get arch art work to supply to Yard Sale participants to
use on their signs if they wish.

Advertising can again be done on Craig’s list, and BCA will help
cover the cost of an ad in the Times Dispatch.

Sally Dunnington reported that the next newsletter will be out in April. That
will announce the Spring Clean Up, the Yard Sale, Plant Swap and Garden Walk. 
Linda O’Neal will be invited to help with the newsletter.

A question was raised regarding the status of tree planting by the city.  It was
confirmed that the city has started planting, and expect to put in 100 per month
throughout the city.

The Board discussed traffic issues, including the status of the roundabout at
Hermitage & Laburnum.  Roy Reynolds commented that city committees and
supervisors were moving forward with their assignments.  In reaction to a
complaint from Bellevue neighbors, the traffic at Bellevue & Fauquier and
Nottoway & Fauquier was also discussed.  One recommendation for Bellevue &
Fauquier was speed bumps of some type, and this idea will be sent to the
Traffic Committee for investigation.

Another neighbor complained about inappropriate trash in the alley.  They will
be advised by Doug Braband that the Board thought CAPS would be the best
resource to contact.

There was much discussion about locations for a baseball stadium.  Eric reported
on a presentation from Highwood, which received the contract from the city for
both Shockoe Bottom and the Boulevard.  It was suggested to have someone from
Highwood come to speak at a future General Membership meeting. Eric suggested
a subcommittee to watch and report on developments and he would like to serve on it.

David Curtis of Rosedale invited Bellevue to participate in a Neighborhood Food Drive.  
Rosedale has them twice a year.  Roy will contact the Food Bank to learn if they need
money or canned goods.  Eric will respond to Rosedale to tell them we are interested
in participating in some way, but we don’t know how yet.

Phil Strunk gave a Treasurer’s Report with net funds of $8,367.76 as of 2/1/09.  He
is getting several door prizes for the general membership meeting and Roy reminded
us that JoEllen also had a few.

Roy commented on the Ginter Park Library’s renovation and suggested BCA consider
some sort of gift in the near future.  He will contact them to find out what they need.
One suggestion was a gas fireplace for the new adult reading room.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

In attendance:

Eric Gregory

Doug Brabrand

Sally Dunnington

Bert Perkins

Phil Strunk

Pat Vitsky

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Patricia A. Vitsky, Secretary