Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes of MSCA Annual Meeting 5-17-04
The annual meeting of MSCA was held at Beverly Farms elementary school on May 17, 2004, as publicized in advance and in accordance with our bylaws.
Bob Gross, President, opened the meeting at 7:30. He introduced two guest speakers for the evening.
The first speaker was Amy Gleklen, representing the relatively new Seven Locks Civic Association. This group was formed to be an umbrella organization for the many community associations and other interest groups spanning the length of Seven Locks Road. Their first major subject of interest has been bike lanes and sidewalks along the entire road, replacing the patchwork of paths and sidewalks that appear and disappear. The section from Bradley Boulevard to Democracy Lane was noted as being particularly dangerous. Bob Gross followed up on this discussion with descriptions of what we as MSCA had done to get the corners improved at Post Oak and at Gainsborough, including repaving sidewalks and improving drainage.
The second speaker was Tom Pogue, Community Outreach Manager, Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T.) Mr. Pogue explained that there is a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) project called Facility Planning, which is an umbrella project that looks at proposals and projects like the ones mentioned and costs them out. Thanks to the efforts of the Seven Locks Civic Association, the area in question will be looked at in the FY06 CIP Budget that starts in July 2005. Facility Planning will study and cost out any missing sidewalk links in that corridor. Once a cost figure is established a project can then be put in the CIP Budget. Also scheduled are about a half dozen traffic studies at various intersections along that corridor. The overall process for the Seven Locks Project planning was explained. Mr. Pogue entertained questions and left literature on the Department's services for those interested.
During the question and answer session, the mystery of the digging along Montrose Road west of Seven Lock Road was solved - this was for a water/sewer main to the State Police barracks, but the contractor ran into rock and abandoned the project, forcing the County to go out for new proposals to do the work, which may take many more months to restart and complete. A status of the development effort at Fortune Park was also shared. The commercial sector development there has been postponed, but townhouse construction can start anytime now. Similarly, construction at the Potomac Crest property, across Seven Locks Road from Cabin John Mall, will begin this summer.
Secretary Tom Hall announced the results of the call for nominations for officers of the association. Most standing officers volunteered to continue in their positions, except for the Vice President. There were no new nominees offered. Re-election of the remaining current slate was unanimous. The Board now needs a new Vice President. Volunteers for this or any other position on the Board should contact the President at any time.
Bob Gross then quickly covered recent events and successes. The community yard sale was again a big hit, generating sales for participating residents, who in turn donated $150 to the Stepping Stones Shelter. The Block Party surpassed all expectations, with great weather and an outstanding musical performance from a local band. Guests consumed 18 pizzas purchased from and delivered by Sienna's Pizza. Bob also covered the budget and fiscal health of the association. With over 200 dues paying residents, the Association raises enough money for significant landscaping and beautification all year long, plus special events such as the ones mentioned.
In closing, the President thanked everyone for coming. Refreshments provided by Geppetto Catering, courtesy of owner and MSCA resident Josh Carin, were enjoyed by all.
Meeting was adjourned.
