Membership Meeting Minutes-October 10, 2018

Posted onAuthorDRCA Secretary

  1. Welcome
  2. Alexandria Police, Crime and traffic Report, Captain Dennis Andreas
  3. Welcome New Sheriff’s Office Liaison,  Sergeant Sean Casey
  4. Traffic, Parking, and Pedestrian Safety Committee Update
  5. Agenda Alexandria Presentation, Michael Pope
  6. Simpson “Triangle” Park funding request
  7. Proposed Simpson “Triangle” Park Name
  8. Announcements

  1. Call to Order 7:04
  2. Alexandria Police Report, Captain Dennis Andreas
    1. Only larceny 7 vehicle related (all unlocked)
    2. Bicycle (Unlocked) 
    3. Butt grab by Braddock Road Metro (suspect: 30’s white man)
    4. Incidents involving  DR Neighbor disputes
    5. Accident 16 accidents
    6. 1 pedestrian struck,  2000 block MVA
    7. Traffic stops down (CWA)
      1. Clear stops signs
      2. Checking locks call 911
    8. Electric Scooters 11/1
      1. Rules already in place; must be publicized
        1. No scooters on sidewalks
          1. In bikes lanes? OK
        2. Signal
        3. Obey signs
        4. Pedestrians have right of way
        5. Are there age restrictions? Not sure
        6. No helmets are required
        7. Parking?
    9. New Sheriff’s Office Liaison
      1. Welcome Sgt Sean Casey
      2. DRBA liaison too
      3. Overview of sheriff’s office services
        1. Jail
        2. Courthouse (state courthouse on King St)
        3. Fed suspect rent bed space (detainees); Marshalls defend fed courthouse
        4. Service civil process
        5. Assist APD LEOs as needed
        6. Citizens Sheriff’s Academy just started
    10. Agenda Alexandria, Michael Pope
      1. Overview of upcoming programs 
      2. AA looking  for venue for March program on Del Ray
      3. One suggestion Windsor Ave Fire Station/old Town Hall?
    11. Simpson Park Funding Proposal
      1. Explain request 
      2. $7,500 from parks fund — biggest planting bed and a plaque
      3. $5,000 from tree /beautification — pays for tree grove with plaque
      4. Questions on motion?
        1. Part of Adopt-a-Park
      5. Motion carries without objections
    12. Proposed Park Name
      1. Need Letter of support for name:
      2. Naming Commission must approve the name
      3. Motion to support naming new park “Kettle Park”  carries, no opposition
  3. Announcements
    1. Del Ray Artisans
      1. October show: Symmetry: Balance in a Asymmetrical World
      2. November show: Connecting Threads, 11/2 opening reception
      3. December Holiday Market (3 weekends)
    2. Halloween Parade
      1. October 28
      2. Deadline: 10/21 at Noon Nominations for Best Decorated House
  4. Adjourned: 7:49pm!