ATA November 12th, 2020 Meeting Minutes

November 13, 2020 ATA President

THE NEW AUCHENTOROLY TERRACE ASSOCIATION, INC.

ATA’s monthly meeting was held via Zoom video conference call on Thursday November 12th 2020. Graham Coreil-Allen, interim vice president, opened the meeting and led the residents in a community prayer. The minutes from the October 8th 2020 meeting were read by Anne Goncalves, secretary, and approved as read. President Barbara Anderson Dandy welcomed residents and partners and gave remarks.

Agenda:

Sergeant Jesse H. Rosser, Supervisor-Western District Police Department-Neighborhood Coordination Officers, and Officer Adrian Mobley gave residents statistics about crime in the neighborhood. Larceny from automobiles has been on the rise, so please be vigilant. Illegal dumping sites should be reported first to 311 and then followed up with an email to Sergeant Rosser. Please follow the same protocol for abandoned vehicles. Additionally, Sergeant Rosser put out a call for interested youth, aged 14-20 who have completed 8th grade with at least a C average that may be interested in becoming involved in law enforcement. The Western District is also requesting names of families that may need assistance in the form of a Thanksgiving basket. Since Sergeant Rosser is new to our district, he told residents about himself and why he is passionate about community involved policing. Officer Mobley replaced our last NCO – she introduced herself and asked residents to email and call her if they need any assistance. Members were able to share questions and concerns with the officers about their neighborhood, including crime related to drug sale.

Roan Bennet, the Director of Office of Customer and Community Relations MDOT- MTA, reached out to residents to introduce himself and welcomed questions and remarks about the functioning of MTA in our neighborhood. Mr. Bennet reviewed the various measures and efforts that the MTA has undertaken in order to keep MTA riders and operators safe during the Covid19 pandemic. Mr. Bennet made his contact information available to residents for future MTA related questions and concerns.

ATA’s membership discussed their upcoming election- ATA’s President Barbara Anderson Dandy announced that she would step down from the presidency after two decades of incredible dedication to the Auchentoroly Terrace community. Residents shared memories and thanks. We are so grateful for Miss Barbara’s leadership and service!

Save the Date:

ATA’s last cleanup of the year was Saturday November 14th. Trash pickup is Friday. Recycling is now DAILY – 7 a.m. – 3p.m. at The William S. Baer School located at 2001 North Warwick Avenue, until at least December. Please use municipal trash cans! DO NOT put trash bags/bulk items on corners or in alleys.
Leaf collection season began on Monday, October 26, 2020, and will continue through Monday, January 4.
Election Reminder: ATA’s election of officers is upcoming. On Thursday, December 10, 2020 ATA will vote to elect new officers. The Nominating Committee is finalizing the process and will have ballots ready. According to our By-Laws, (Article V- Membership), in order to vote one must pay annual membership dues and membership will be verified before voting. Annual dues are $10 per person. Please pay your dues before December 4, 2020 if you plan to cast your vote.
Our next meeting will be a Zoom video conference on Thursday, December 10th. Please look out in your email for a link to participate. If you need assistance getting set up please respond to the email.

***Special Note: We are STILL in the fight against Covid-19 together! Please wash hands often, wear masks, and practice safe distance procedures! Take care of yourself and check on your neighbors! ***