ANC1B

Government of the District of Columbia

PO Box 73710, Washington, DC 20056

 

January Minutes

 

The regular monthly meeting of ANC1B was held on Thursday, January 5, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the True Reformer Building, Commissioner Moss being present as acting chair, and Commissioner Spalding present as acting secretary. Other Commissioners present Hammonds, Hunter, Nadeau, Conklin, Z. Wright, Akinmboni, Smith, Matthews, R. Wright.

 

Commissioner Moss called meeting to order with quorum at 7:10 p.m., indicating that upon the arrival of Councilmember Graham the meeting would be suspended to swear in three additional commissioners. Commissioners introduced themselves to the community.

 

Commissioner Moss called for community announcements and events. Announcements were made by Commissioners Moss, Hunter, and T. Smith.

 

Presentation was given by Fred Green with regard to BZA 17553 at 1327 Euclid Street. Motion was postponed for swearing in.

 

Councilmember Graham swore in Commissioners Hunter, Nadeau and Matthews.

 

Commissioner Hunter congratulated Councilmember Graham on his appointment to the Committee of Public Works and the Environment.

 

Councilmember Graham addressed the Commission and the community.

 

Commissioners Hunter and Akinmboni moved that the Commission show support for BZA 17553, provided that the applicant first meet with the South Columbia Heights Neighborhood Association, and that any comments generated from that group shall be incorporated into those of the Commission. Motion was adopted after debate.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave the Secretary’s Report, and moved approval of minutes. Minutes were adopted.

 

Commissioner Spalding gave the Treasurer’s report, moved that the Secretary’s expenses for December in the amount of $50.59 be reimbursed. The motion was adopted. Commissioner Spalding moved the Commission authorize payment of the ANC Security fund in the amount of $25. The motion was adopted.

 

Officer Elections: Commissioner Moss called for nominations to the office of Chair. Commissioner Spalding nominated Commissioner Smith. Seconded by Commissioner Matthews. Commissioner Nadeau nominated Commissioner Hunter. Seconded by male Commissioner inaudible on tape. Commissioner Hunter is elected Chair by a roll-call vote indicating 7-3 in favor of Hunter. Commissioner Hunter called for nominations to the office of Vice-Chair. Commissioner Nadeau nominated Commissioner Moss. Commissioner Hunter seconded the nomination. Commissioner Matthews nominated himself. Seconded by Commissioner Smith. Commissioner Moss is elected Vice-Chair by a roll-call vote indicating 8-2 in favor of Moss.  Commissioner Hunter called for nominations to the office of Treasurer. Commissioner Moss nominated Commissioner Conklin. Commissioner Hunter seconded the nomination. Commissioner Conklin is elected Treasurer 10-0. Commissioner Hammonds nominated Commissioner Spalding to the office of Secretary. Commissioner Spalding declines the nomination. Commissioner Hunter nominated Commissioner Nadeau. Commissioner Moss seconded the nomination. Commissioner Wright nominates Commissioner Matthews. Commissioner Matthews declines the nomination. Commissioner Nadeau is elected Secretary 10-0.

 

Budget Report: Commissioner Spalding announced that there must be a budget to approve at the next meeting.

 

Commission Business:

 

Commissioner Smith moved to table discussion on BZA 17587. Motion was adopted.

 

Commissioner Hunter moved that the commission oppose DDOT Public Space unenclosed sidewalk café at 1406 Florida due to lack of contact and information from the lessee. Motion was adopted after debate.

 

Commissioner Hunter moved that the commission withdraw the protest against W Street Market on the basis that they have met the previous demands of the commission and that their lease is expiring in one year. Motion was adopted.

 

The Commission heard from representatives of the International Grill. Commissioner Spalding moved that the commission protest the application for a CR License for International Grill. (ABRA Application 76011) on the basis of peace, order and quiet, and that the applicant should continue with the voluntary agreement negotiations. Motion was adopted.

 

Commissioner Spalding moved that the commission protest ABRA Application 76166, 14th Street Café at 2007 14th Street for a CT Tavern License. Motion was adopted.

 

Notice was given by Commissioners Hunter, Moss and Conklin of future grant applications for a Senior Exercise Program; security camera for LeDroit Park; and Parks and People program related to Meridian Hill Park, respectively.

 

Neighborhood Investment Fund Grants awarded by Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development were reviewed for the Commission’s comment. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission submit a letter of support of the CSNA, 9th & U Hospitality Resources Partnership Pilot Project to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Motion was adopted. Commissioner Smith moved that the Comission submit a letter of support of Mentors of Minorities in Education’s Total Learning Cis-Tem to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Motion was adopted. Commissioner Spalding moved that the Commission submit a letter of support of Shaw Main Streets to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. Motion was adopted. Commissioner Matthews moved that the Commission submit a letter of support of the Young Playwright’s Theater to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.